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Old 06-10-14, 05:49 PM
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Hi. We have a 2013 ES 350. Later this month we have a long trip, and we're considering driving the ES. Looks like in the back seat we'll have 3 females, 5'6" and under, fairly slim. Would they be adequately comfortable?

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shouldn't have a problem with comfort. it really doesn't get that much more comfortable unless you step up to an LS. I had an ES300h loaner for 3 days not too long ago when I bought my IS350 to service a recall. while the rear seat is a bit narrow its plenty comfortable. if anything, the middle passenger may feel slightly uncomfortable. but then again, with any 1000 mile trip, everyone is bound to feel road fatigue even with frequent stops. good luck and have a safe trip!
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I have a ES-350 and I would not want to be the middle passenger in the back seat for 1,000 miles. And I wouldn't even be too excited about the trip in a LS.

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Originally Posted by jagiovana
... Looks like in the back seat we'll have 3 females, 5'6" and under, fairly slim. Would they be adequately comfortable?
Age and fitness affect comfort. Young people are more resilient than older people. Bad backs need more support. And comfort is very subjective. I am sure they will fit in the space. Whether they will enjoy it, or complain, is up to them.

If there really is a choice, ask the three people who will have to sit in the chairs. If not, at least talk about the plan so that there will be no surprises. You might go for a shorter ride, first. Maybe take them to dinner, thirty miles away...
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Every 333 miles have them switch positions. Everybody gets to experience the middle seat...
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