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#11533 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [blwinner] by bbinsb

Jul 17, 2007 (2:01 pm)

Replying to: blwinner (Jul 15, 2007 7:04 pm)
I really appreciate all the feedback offered here! Mine is a 2007 2.5i Legacy wagon--thus the seats are cloth. I did actually ask a dealer about re-upholstering the seats in leather--glad to hear they aren't as hot as some have predicted. But would the leather itself solve the cushion problem? Would a piece of foam from the GT fit my seat and make a difference? What about a cushion from an Outback seat? Those L.L. Bean models seemed comfy.
 
I've been riding around with friends in various cars recently--everything from an old Jeep to a new Corolla to a Chrysler van, and ALL the seats are more comfortable than my Subaru! So frustrating....

#11534 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [bbinsb] by orangelebaron

Jul 29, 2007 (12:52 pm)

Replying to: bbinsb (Jul 17, 2007 2:01 pm)
Go to a Subaru dealer and sit in a GT and other models to see if you like the comfort. Ask how much for the foam bottom. Ask an upholsterer how much if you give him the foam.
Just re-covering your seat would NOT solve the problem.
The problem is the cushion design, not the fabric.

#11535 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [orangelebaron] by famof3kids

Aug 17, 2007 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: orangelebaron (Jul 29, 2007 12:52 pm)
I have to agree with this post. For the first few years of ownership, I've not driven my Legacy for over an hour at most. Recently, I've been making several 4 hour trips. Wow, I'm hating the seats now. It is hard and just uncomfortable for a long trip. My passengers have said the same. BTW, I'm 5'8" and 150lbs.
I remember the Subaru seats of late 80's, now those were comfortable seats!
 
Mark
2003 Legacy Wagon Spec Edt

#11536 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [famof3kids] by shrinermonkey

Aug 17, 2007 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: famof3kids (Aug 17, 2007 12:40 pm)
I have the opposite experience with my 2006 2.5i SE. I find the seats uncomfortable at first and then I get accustomed to them. I have gone on a 1400 mile road trip without any issues. Having the 8-way power drivers seat makes a big difference as I don't find the passenger seat to be as comfortable. The Lumbar support doesn't seem to hit in the right spot and they seem very firm. But for long trips it actually helps to straighten out my slouch and I can keep driving for a lot longer.

#11537 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [shrinermonkey] by ateixeira

Aug 17, 2007 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: shrinermonkey (Aug 17, 2007 12:47 pm)
The 06 would have different seats than an 03.
 
Basically the current Legacy came out in 2005. 2000-2004 were the years for the previous generation.
 
I do not like our 2002 Legacy L's seats much, either. I loved my '98 Forester's seats.

#11538 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [ateixeira] by paisan

Aug 17, 2007 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 17, 2007 12:54 pm)
Yeah my 05 LGT wagon seats are great, even though they aren't even power. My favorite all time seats were the SVX leather seats. We did 1500 miles in 2 days in the SVX and didn't feel a thing
 
-mike

#11539 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [paisan] by xwesx

Aug 17, 2007 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Aug 17, 2007 3:18 pm)
We did 1500 miles in 2 days...and didn't feel a thing
 
Sometimes numb is the best way to go!

#11540 of 11746 Re: Uncomfortable driver's seat--Legacy Wagon [xwesx] by paisan

Aug 17, 2007 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 17, 2007 3:23 pm)
Nah those SVX seats really were awsome! I should get a set for my dad's new 95 impreza.
 
-mike

#11541 of 11746 neck pain by terenceb

Aug 20, 2007 (7:34 pm)

I bought an 08 outback a couple of months ago. The front seats are the most uncomfortable of any car I've owned. In particular the head rest tilts so far forward it gives me a pain in the neck. I've had comments from passengers (my wife in particular) stating(unsolicited) the same. Anyone else having the same problem? I was talking to the salesman I bought the car from and he stated he's heard several comments on this same issue. His pursuing this issue.

#11542 of 11746 Re: neck pain [terenceb] by xwesx

Aug 21, 2007 (10:09 am)

Replying to: terenceb (Aug 20, 2007 7:34 pm)
It all depends on the person. I found the seats in my 07 Outback to be the most comfortable. I could drive from Anchorage to Fairbanks (6 hours, 350 miles) or vice versa without a bit of fatigue. That is the first car in which I was able to lay such a claim.

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