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Old 12-08-10, 10:15 PM
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I've owned my IS350 for about three years now, but up until a yr or so ago, I've noticed my seats to be uncomfortable for anything over 30 mins. Particularly, the butt piece. I don't feel the same type of annoyance in the back nor as much on the passenger side, so it must be that the seat foam for the driver's side has gotten packed down and no longer cushioning....am I the only one that thinks so? Or maybe I just have a skinny butt? o.O
Old 12-08-10, 10:56 PM
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^ Yes, you're the only one. I don't think my seats are particularly uncomfortable.
Old 12-08-10, 11:02 PM
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to me, the seats are comfortable for the 1st hour but after that i feel nothing supporting my butt cheeks cuz the seats are too damn soft lol :P, nothing thats unbearable but i like the seats as is cuz i dont make long trips often
Old 12-08-10, 11:21 PM
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eat more junk food
Old 12-09-10, 12:25 AM
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Haven't had any pains with mine. And my back is trashed to begin with. If yours didn't bother you in the beginning, maybe it's the wear of the cushion kicking in. Haven't heard of too many seat issues with the IS.
Old 12-09-10, 05:02 AM
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no complaints here but I don't do much long distance traveling... 2 hours tops.
Old 12-09-10, 05:18 AM
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Mines is cool Turn uP the music and you'll forget all about it lol
Old 12-09-10, 05:31 AM
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My butt goes numb after an hour or so of driving. That's about when it's time to shift around to get the blood flowing.
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They're not as comfortable on long trips as the seats in my Audi were, but they're more comfortable than most of the other cars I've owned. I've not noticed much (if any) degradation in comfort over the 5 years I've owned the car. If weather permits, I find the seat heaters help when the butt begins to get sore on a long trip.
Old 12-09-10, 09:20 AM
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Mine are fine so far, but I don't really take it for a long ride... Not yet at least.
Old 12-09-10, 09:35 AM
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I feel as tho the bottom portion of the seat (where it meets behind my knees) aren't high enough to support my legs, the Honda Accord that we also own goes all the way up. Prolly just me... lol
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i miss the seats in my is300...suade/leather
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