Always the optimist eh AngieThat sounds like a fault to me. Mines stay with the same pressure on either side on both seats. Sounds like the valve maybe gone hence why air is getting back out. Can't see that being a cheap fix
i would imagine that a mechanical system would not be as supportive or as comfortable as the air system, well thats my defence for BMW :hihiSounds like a daft idea to me. For longevity, a mechanical system would have been infinitely preferable. Looks like they went the cheap route. When all is said and done, its no skin off BMWs nose how much it costs to rectify as there is always someone willing to pay for it