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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [freda5]
by kiawah
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May 29, 2008 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: freda5 (May 29, 2008 3:08 pm)
Hmmm, don't have that problem, and have almost 30K miles and have taken a number of long trips. Is the metal that you feel on the bottom seat, or the back rest? I just went out and refelt the seat, pushing all over trying to feel something hard and metal, and can't find anywhere that it hard like you reference.
Go to the dealership, and show them where the metal hardness is. You can compare against other cars at the dealership as well.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [bob1111]
by andie4
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Nov 12, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: bob1111 (Dec 08, 2007 11:03 am)
I have the same problem with my 2009 Camry Hybrid leather seats! I was beginning to think it was just me. I took the car back to the dealer and had the heating elements in the seat adjusted. It seemed as if that was the problem, but it wasn't solved. I still have trouble with my tail bone and sometimes my lower back. I, too, sit on a pillow which is crazy given how much the car cost. Did you find any other solution to the problem? I hope someone else reads this and has some good advice. I like the car, love the gas mileage, just hate the seat. I am almost ready to get a different car!!
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- #16 of 45
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [andie4]
by gailalong
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Dec 27, 2008 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: andie4 (Nov 12, 2008 6:10 pm)
I had definitely decided to buy a 2007 or 2008 Camry. I have test driven it twice. Each time, within a few hours later, my lower pain went into excruciating pain. I am amazed that a simple test drive could cause such pain. It lasted about a week. Now I am afraid to drive one again. I do not like Hondas at all, and want a comfortable 4 door car. This is very discouraging. At least by reading your review, I do not feel totally crazy.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [gailalong]
by lzc
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Dec 28, 2008 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: gailalong (Dec 27, 2008 12:57 pm)
Over many years, car seats have been lowered and made lighter than in earlier years. Just think about sitting in a chair at home in which the seat cushion was less than 1 foot off the floor. Not comfortable. The Camry seats are probably no better or worse than most cars. My wife is OK with her 2007 Camry. I didn't want an SUV but couldn't get away from how much higher and more comfortable the seats were. So I bought a small one. There are a few now that drive almost like a passenger car. Good luck.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [lzc]
by atb2
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Jan 03, 2009 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: lzc (Dec 28, 2008 6:39 am)
Just think about sitting in a chair at home in which the seat cushion was less than 1 foot off the floor. Not comfortable. The Camry seats are probably no better or worse than most cars.
This is so true. My main issue is the short length of the seat bottom. At 6'2", sometimes it's hard to get comfortable on a trip.
I didn't want an SUV but couldn't get away from how much higher and more comfortable the seats were.
I couldn't agree with you more. This would be the solution for me to get the seat comfort I need. My friends '03 Silverado bucket seats are very comfortable and the right fit for me (but, unfortunately wouldn't fit in the Camry!). Overall the Camry was the car of choice for me.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [atb2]
by gailalong
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Jan 04, 2009 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: atb2 (Jan 03, 2009 7:16 pm)
Thanks so much for your comments. I am sure that different car seats impact people differently. Many people are comfortable in Camry's, obviously. However, both times I drove one, a couple hours later I was in horrendous pain lasting several days. This is definitely not true of the Mitsubishi Galant I have had the last 10 years, so it is not because the seat is low. However, I would prefer not to buy another Galant, partly because the newer ones are not so comfortable to me as the older ones.
I appreciate the idea about an SUV. Guess I might try one, since I have not made my decision yet. IZC, which ones do you like?
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- #20 of 45
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [gailalong]
by wwest
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Jan 04, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: gailalong (Jan 04, 2009 10:01 am)
Lexus E3X0 seats, heat, position memory, etc, often show up on Ebay at decent purchase prices. I upgraded our MH with Ford Explorer leather seats from the 90's, purchased off Ebay, adjustable side support bolsters, lumbar adjustment, manual thigh extensions...
Those full day 500 mile drives are now not so tiring.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [wwest]
by gailalong
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Jan 04, 2009 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Jan 04, 2009 12:28 pm)
That sounds interesting. How did you install all of that equipment and how much would it cost? I do not have a guy at home, unfortunately, to do this stuff for me. It sounds complicated. Is it? Would all that Lexus seating fit in a Camry? Just wondering. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [gailalong]
by wwest
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Jan 04, 2009 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: gailalong (Jan 04, 2009 12:46 pm)
I cannot imagine that Lexus ES seating would not be a simple drop in upgrade in a Camry. Are you anywhere close to Seattle eastside.
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Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [gailalong]
by lzc
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Jan 04, 2009 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: gailalong (Jan 04, 2009 10:01 am)
I bought a Honda CR-V and am pleased with it. The added cargo hauling ability has come in handy more than I thought. I think the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 are also fine choices. Each has its own strong points.
A comment on switching seats, I had a Honda Accord with particularly low seats and explored changing them. Even if you're willing to undertake what is an expensive option, you will also need to assume some warranty risks. Seats are no longer just seats. Seat belt and airbag sensors, power seat motor, etc., anything that's been altered, or connected to anything altered, will no longer be covered. My dealer wouldn't touch it. It's a big step.
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