ctguy

Just purchased a CPO 2012 CT200 about a month ago. Test drove it multiple times, loved the drive and comfort at the time. Now that honeymoon period is over, and after driving it for the past few weeks, about 20-30 mins on the road I begin to shift, change power seat settings galore - I can't seem to fit comfortably and at ease in the seat. I've realized the side bolsters are too tight, and I can't fully rest my back on the seat. I even have to lean my head back to touch the head rest. When I get out of the car, my back feels weird and I have to stretch it out. I've read on forums for other brands that the bolsters have been a major issue as well, but not so much for the CT. Am I the only one?! I had the car serviced for a couple weeks, and they gave me a GS 350 to drive. I never had this issue in that car as the bolsters were spread out.

Anyone one have suggestions or similar experience? I've read on other forums to take the car to a seat upholsterer and have the bolsters cut down. Got an estimate for around $150-200. I am considering it. I live in South Florida, so if anyone has a recommendation that would be great.

FYI I'm 5'8, 190, pretty thick back due to the gym.

Thanks for any helpful advice!

corradoMR2

I remember the seats feeling snug on my CT but not as snug as my IS F-Sport seats and never uncomfortable, even on the odd long trip.

PS. This post should be in the CT Forum - you'll also get better visibility and responses.

Good luck!

r81984

I am used to driving a corolla and I actually prefer the more form fitting of the ct seat.

The only other option if you dont want to cut it down is to buy a seat out of another toyota or lexus to swap it out.

Getting it modified for $200 seems to be the easiest and cheapest way to go.

UMassMike

I've had this problem, too, with my CT and with the IS250 that I briefly had before it. I thought it was just me, but I think that these seats are uncomfortable. Sometimes, it will be fine, but other times, I will feel back/neck pain when driving it. I'm wondering if all Toyota seats are like this, as I had a similar problem with my 2010 RAV4.