Horrible seats in the ES?
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Went to an auto upholsterer - put in firmer padding in the rear panel of the drivers seat bottom. Took it for a long trip (about 6 hrs each way) and very little improvement. Actually, the only thing that made the trip bareable was using cruise control each way.
I put the car up for sale this week :-(
I put the car up for sale this week :-(
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Interesting thread. I am looking at an 07 ES350 but it has the Ultra Luxury Package, which includes a seat cushion
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
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Interesting thread. I am looking at an 07 ES350 but it has the Ultra Luxury Package, which includes a seat cushion
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
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Never been in a Saab 9-5 in my life. And Merkur's are a distant memory unfortunately. I think the Lux pkg with the seat extenders should take care of the problem. Funny - for now - if i pull the seat up uncofortably close - my legs don't bother me. Also - my daughter borrowed it for a day and said the back and forth to work - her legs went numb. She is 5'4" - so, not a height thing.
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seriously thinking of selling my 2012, the only reason is SEATs. Other than that car is very nice. Seats just kill it, my butt and back hurts, I started driving my wife's Acura RDX to work, and my pain problems are gone.
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As mentioned before, I had two ES350's and thought the seats were very good in both cars, but things like this will vary by person.
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I will stay in this forum for another week or so to answer any questions about the problem i had wth my first and only Lexus. Too bad - i really liked the Lexus - but i am glad to be back in an Infiniti.
Thank you all for you comments. Best to you!
George
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I recently picked up a 2009 ES350 and I was very excited (I already own a Rx330). The seat thing got to me instantly as well. My left foot goes numb within minutes - but if I take my shoe off, the problem seems to go away, don't know why!! I will most likely sell this car sooner than anticipated. I miss my Volvo
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Sorry to hear about it. Funny, my daugter borrowed my ES350 and had both her legs go numb. She hated it after only one day (must be a genetic thing?). SHe also said the audio system (base) as terrible - i agree. Got a BOSE in the Infinti that kicks ***.
I have no complaints against the Lexus except the seats. I would be curious to hear of you - or others - experience.
I have no complaints against the Lexus except the seats. I would be curious to hear of you - or others - experience.
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Interesting about the seats comfort, I found them very comfortable.
There are seat shops, at least in GTA area, that can easily add padding to the seat lumbar and that doesn't cost much, probably less than $100 to do. I've done it to my Olds a few years back...
For the situation when the driver's legs went numb, there is a setting to change the height of the front most part of the seat and if that is high it can certainly make legs go numb...
There are seat shops, at least in GTA area, that can easily add padding to the seat lumbar and that doesn't cost much, probably less than $100 to do. I've done it to my Olds a few years back...
For the situation when the driver's legs went numb, there is a setting to change the height of the front most part of the seat and if that is high it can certainly make legs go numb...
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Already added more and firmer padding to the seat - and you are right $100. Tried that - no diff. Tried all kinds of adjustments.
2 Weeks now with the Infiniti - and my legs/back are almost back to normal. Go figure.
2 Weeks now with the Infiniti - and my legs/back are almost back to normal. Go figure.
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Interesting thread. I am looking at an 07 ES350 but it has the Ultra Luxury Package, which includes a seat cushion
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
extender. It adds only an inch or to the seat bottom but that's important for me...I find most seat cushions a little too short. My current ride, a 2001 Saab 9-5, has the second best car seats I've had... the best were in an ''89 Merkur Scorpio (anyone remember those)?
That said, I did find the seats in the 2013 Altima very good on a recent test drive. And I've never heard anyone complain about Volvo seats.
I was thinking of up grading to a used LS or a new ES but I'm a little worried it won't be as comfortable as mine.
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