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#19 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [jmw4] by 62vetteefp Feb 04, 2006 (7:30 am)
Replying to: jmw4 (Feb 04, 2006 7:14 am) The seats rated very highly in a quantitative comparison to the old Camry and Lexus 300. The only complaints I have heard are the bottom length is a bit too long for those with shorter legs. Always a compromise that has to be worked out. Looks like Avalon spent the extra on the optional seat extenders. Often these add ons are less comfortable. How did the seat bottom extenders feel? Replies to this message: jmw4 (Feb 05, 2006 7:36 am)
#20 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [mldj98] by rake2 Feb 04, 2006 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: mldj98 (Feb 03, 2006 5:29 am) Wow, that stinks. Sorry to hear it. Drove my CXS from Philly to Pittsburgh and back, about 5 hours one way, without any problems like that. Of course, had my back started bothering me, I could have just put the heated seats on to try to loosen it up.   Only complaints I have are minor. Don't like how wide the turning radius is, and the "coin holder" is a pain to deal with when you're actually driving. Even my teenage nephews love this car, almost as much as the convertible Camaro SS I own.
#21 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [62vetteefp] by jmw4 Feb 05, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Feb 04, 2006 7:30 am) The Avalon seat extender helped provide more support for the thigh, but that only helps the driver. I don't think there is an extender for the passenger, plus I believe it is only available on the expensive limited model. Toyota products in general have short seat bottoms relative to most American and Honda/Acura products. I think it comes down to whatever one is used to. The Lucerne/Lacrosse seats are very comfortable, though the Lacrosse seat could use a little more side support.
#22 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [algee] by mldj98 Feb 05, 2006 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: algee (Feb 04, 2006 5:15 am) algee,   Thanks for your response, as well with everyone who responded.....I can tell you this....I have owned MANY cars in my day.....and this is the first time I can honestly say that I have had any type of seat issue...especially to the point of wanting to get rid of the car.....my commute is 45-60 minutes one way and by the time I get to work or get home after the commute my lower back is really sore.....no matter how I try and adjust the seat and the lumbar support.....to me the lumbar support feels like a pointed spear that is being pushed into my back.....instead of a somewhat rounded lumbar..... Anyway....I am going to get into another vehicle as soon as I can.....this stuff is for the birds! I have driven the Lucerne......and I must admit.....the car was real nice! In other words, this is no longer your daddy's Buick! Good luck to you in your search for trying to solve your problem.....as it sounds.....we both have the same type of issues! Replies to this message: eric6 (Feb 07, 2006 8:59 am) 62vetteefp (Feb 07, 2006 9:05 am) rake2 (Feb 07, 2006 7:02 pm)
#23 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [mldj98] by eric6 Feb 07, 2006 (8:59 am)
Replying to: mldj98 (Feb 05, 2006 5:24 pm) Hi,   A sore back is also my concern after the long commute. What have you heard about the Lucerne seats? Did it feel comfortable when you sat in it? How was the head room? I am looking for a large sedan, with comfort and easy access being a very high priority. Any suggestions?   Thanks, Eric Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Feb 07, 2006 9:05 am) rake2 (Feb 07, 2006 7:02 pm)
#24 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [eric6] by 62vetteefp Feb 07, 2006 (9:05 am)
Replying to: eric6 (Feb 07, 2006 8:59 am) see 765 and 766 for user comments
#25 of 88 Re: Drove Lucerne and Avalon.... [eric6] by rake2 Feb 07, 2006 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: eric6 (Feb 07, 2006 8:59 am) I have a CXS. I am 6'3" and weigh about 260. I've been on 5 hour trips w/ the car, w/ no back pains whatsoever. I have excellent leg room and head room, and the car has the sun roof. I have two settings for the seats, one for when I have passengers in the rear. Even w/ the seat up, I have plenty of leg room, more than in my '98 Regal. Not sure, but I don't believe I even have the seat all of the way back.
#27 of 88 Lucerne/Avalon Seats by fin Feb 05, 2006 (11:15 am)
After sitting in the Lucerne seats... the bucket seats with console are far less comfortable than the seats in my 2003 Avalon. The Lucerne split seat option with no console has a much better feel and would be my personal choice if the sides were supportive enough.. did not have time for the test drive while at the dealer and it was raining hard anyway. Fit-and-finish looked great.
#28 of 88 Just checked it out by escape15208 Feb 13, 2006 (5:56 am)
at the Pittsburgh auto show. The interior looks much better in person than it photographs. Iwas at first a little concerned with the "little buddah" looking radio pops, but I think it works - it's simple. The Avalon's fussy doors didn't impress me, and the buttons beneath look cheap. I did like Avalon's lighter wood. This si the first Bucik I've ever found captivating, at least from teh exterior. Then again, I really like the 2002 Q45, and the two look a lot alike. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Feb 13, 2006 7:55 am) escape15208 (Feb 13, 2006 8:56 am) sls002 (Feb 13, 2006 9:58 am) and 1 more... bumpygreens (Feb 17, 2006 5:17 pm) rake2 (Feb 17, 2006 5:22 pm) imidazol97 (Feb 17, 2006 5:24 pm)

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