sconnoll

I really dont know what do to....can u guys help...
the drivers side seat has got to be the most uncomfortable seat i have ever owned.

i cant even drive 20 minutes without moving around at least 5-10 times....


should i take it back to the dealer and complain?

i have only had it 45 days and i am to the point where i ready to trade it back in....
dont know if this matters....i am 5'10 215lbs...

what do the rest of you weigh and are u having discomfort ?

thanks for all your input in advance.

rec

I'm about 190lb. I've noticed the seat seems a little uncomfortable for longer trips, although I realize it is a firmer ride than other cars I've had. I try to make sure I'm not sitting on anything like my wallet in back pockets.

One of the other threads here suggested a seat cover and another poster was pleased with using an ObusForme seat cushion. I'm considering giving the seat cushion a try.

http://www.obusforme.com/product_nav.asp?ID=24

sconnoll

yeah but i did not spend the money to sit on a cushion....love every thing else about the car but to me its not worth it if its uncomfortable....u dont realize this in a 10 min test drive ....

very un happy....i have moved the seat to all kinds of positions but nothing seems to make it go away...

one postive note is i bought the car not a lease and i had 5k in equity in my truck when i traded it in...i will lose on that but it will be worth the discomfort...

most of u drivers of the tl must be small or light weight...i went from a ford f150 wish i would have kept it now.

DrPyro

Sorry to hear its uncomfortable.... I was very worried about this when i purchased the TL, since my '95 Honda seats were giving me major upper leg cramps on even shorter drives (1 hr). I actually find the TL seat very comfortable, I don't get leg cramps anymore even on my 5000 mile road trip! (I'm 6' at 170lbs) However, my g/f is 5'3" and she really hates the drivers seat, says it hurts her back but she can go to sleep in the passenger seat in less than 5 minutes so it must be comfortable...

Wid-TL

I'm 5'10, 235... my Galant GTZ had very comfortable seats believe it or not, way better than my TL, which has more sporty seats.

But I do LOVE the adjustable headrest in the TL. Compared to the other cars in the class, I fit in the TL the best!

When I drive my wife's MDX, those seats drive me CRAZY. TL is way better in that respect.

Try playing with the adjustments a ton, that may help. I prefer the front of the seat up, and the back all the way down... Good luck...

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

I think it's very comfortable. . . .

dmarcus48

6'5", 240 lbs, I'm comfortable. And I came from a Volvo S80. My neighbor has an 05 tl and had a problem with the seat frame being out of line. Maybe you have some problem like that.

Dave

bluenoise

I am 6'3", 195 lbs.

During the test drives, I found the seat comfortable. After I got the car, though, it took me a lot of messing and tweaking to get the settings "as good as possible," but it wasn't perfect. I started to worry that I wasn't compatible with the seat for long hauls, like my ~1 hour commute. Luckily, after several weeks, the seat seemed to adjust to me and I now find it quite comfortable.

I hope you have the same experience.

subinf

Took a little while for me to find my "spot" but I find the seats very comfortable for long road trips. I do know that if the seat gets tweaked at all my body gets uncomfortable, but once it goes back to the preset everything is fine.

bhelsdon

I'm 5-10 and 190lbs. I Find the seat very comfortable. It did take me almost a month to get the seat just -right. I thank god for the memory settings. I have more trouble getting the the steering wheel both comfortable and set so I can see the entire guage cluster. I either loose from 60mph and up on the speed-o or I loose the temp guage. I can never get that "just right"

oppnyc

It is strange.
My case:
6.1 And 210 lbs
I found that seat is very good.
It keeps body from rolling and I feel as it touches my side and it gives me better feeling.
I did several trips (NY - Washington, NY - Toronto, NY - other places) and each trip last more that 3-5 hours. I was absolutely fresh after each one.
Sorry to hear your problem

neuronbob

I'm 5'10" and 180# and the seat fits like a glove except for the headrest. I've done 10-15 hours of driving at a stretch without significant discomfort. The seat has so many potential positions that it did take a while to reach my comfort spot.

Hope it works out for you either way.