3RX Front seats are uncomfortable (merged threads)
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3RX Front seats are uncomfortable (merged threads)
So, I was checking in at Edmunds.com, and reading their owner reviews.
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
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I've only had mine for 5 days, but I am happy with the multiple seat adjustments and the comfortable seating positions they provide. It sure seems like it would be a great road car.
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So, I was checking in at Edmunds.com, and reading their owner reviews.
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
One last comment. This felt and drove WAY better than a GLK.
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I took my RX450h for a three weeks 6000 miles road trip and the seats were definitely comfortable. On some days we spent over 12 hours in the car and still no sore back or any discomfort. You really need to spend at least 3 or 4 hours sitting in the seat to tell if they are truely comfortable.
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I'm 5'11', not obese, and these seats are better than 05 Rx. Longest time spent sitting without gettin out = 4 hrs. Having vented seats traveling through the desert in summer is AWESOME! Of course, all this seat comfort stuff is my opinion...my butt sensitivity is likely different from the next person's. I like soft and cushy now that I'm older, just not into the Wehrmacht stiff sport stuff. Even when younger, didn't like those F-15 thin cushions for more than an hour.
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So, I was checking in at Edmunds.com, and reading their owner reviews.
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
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Sandi, Seats are a big issue for me in that I have back trouble. There is probably more metal in my back than in our RX. I have always found seat design to be a shortcoming for Lexus. I can tell you the seats in the 2010 RX are a big step ahead of the prior RX seat design, and the cushion extensions are a must! Your comfort has to be the final test, not my opinion. Good luck.
My husband had spinal surgery in 2005, and I had a spinal fusion of the neck last December. So it's CRITICAL that we are comfy for the road trips - and that's why I'm selling my current car.
Thanks, DNC.
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I took my RX450h for a three weeks 6000 miles road trip and the seats were definitely comfortable. On some days we spent over 12 hours in the car and still no sore back or any discomfort. You really need to spend at least 3 or 4 hours sitting in the seat to tell if they are truely comfortable.
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Glad to hear your road trip was comfy. That's inspiring.
Sandi
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Have you tested any out? I had one out for about 30 to 40 minutes and it was incredibly comfortable. Coming from a sports sedan it was like floating in a nice lazy boy/favourite chair. But you probably want feedback from actual owners that have a lot of time behind the wheel.
One last comment. This felt and drove WAY better than a GLK.
One last comment. This felt and drove WAY better than a GLK.
I wasn't looking at the GLK - I had other comparators, and I agree that the RX350 is the best middle ground between comfort and handling thus far.
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Yeah, I've test-driven it twice, and it was smoother than any of the other 10 cars I tested. But I can't get a rental for a long-term weekend trip. Darn it!
My husband had spinal surgery in 2005, and I had a spinal fusion of the neck last December. So it's CRITICAL that we are comfy for the road trips - and that's why I'm selling my current car.
Thanks, DNC.
Sandi
My husband had spinal surgery in 2005, and I had a spinal fusion of the neck last December. So it's CRITICAL that we are comfy for the road trips - and that's why I'm selling my current car.
Thanks, DNC.
Sandi
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So, I was checking in at Edmunds.com, and reading their owner reviews.
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
A surprising number of people posted that the seats felt "thin" and uncomfortable.
Any one here agree/disagree?
Our #1 priority is seating comfort for road trips, so this is a concern for me.
TIA,
Sandi
I ended up trading my 2009 the end of August for a 2010 based on seat comfort alone. The 2nd gen seats were very uncomfortable for me and after 7 months I finally turned it in ($$ ouch $$) for a Cerulean blue w/Parchment2010. I've had it now for about 2 months and find the seats to be much better than the 2009. When I drive to work in the morning they feel great, when I drive home from work after sitting all day, I find myself squirming around to get comfortable, but I believe that is because of sitting for 8 hours at work...it's not the fault of the seat. Just as a comparison, I sat in the new 2010 Cadillac SRX and the seats were extemely comfortable...along with a manual seat extender (for long legs, the extender feels great) the seat is also constructed with a separate cushion that makes them very cushie and comfortable. Volvo's seats are super comfortable too. I hope this helps, because you want to be comfy in your car.