Car suggestions...

Can't go wrong with the Honda Accord.

But I can agree on the Volvo sentiment if comfort is the top priority but as FST has said you are in it for life.

Most comfortable seats ever? SAAB.
 
Tsepz_011 said:
OUCH! I have a compressed L1 (20%) and the bit of pain I go through in early winter has me losing my mind, I cannot even begin to imagine what you're going through.

You know what cars have incredible seats? Volvos, most cushioned cars (seats and suspension) around. Maybe look for a 2012 S40 or even C30? Truly comfortable cars
Click to expand...

It's a bitch isn't it? I basically have to walk around all day, the moment I sit down for longer than 20 minutes it becomes unbearable... So I need some lower back support from the seats... Will look into the volvos, depreciation is fine as long as I'm not in pain I actually don't care at this point lol...
 
ChrisThomas said:
It's a bitch isn't it? I basically have to walk around all day, the moment I sit down for longer than 20 minutes it becomes unbearable... So I need some lower back support from the seats... Will look into the volvos, depreciation is fine as long as I'm not in pain I actually don't care at this point lol...
Click to expand...

The worst, nobody understands it, but when your back is unstable it affects everything, stomach, breathing, posture, even moods. I am honestly thinking of getting surgery next year, its no way to live. I don't know how you're managing with that much pain constantly, mine is usually for the 1st week or 2 in winter, then it slowly goes away.

Also look into using the Microwavable bean bags, those can help calm the pain.

All the best man!
 
Tsepz_011 said:
The worst, nobody understands it, but when your back is unstable it affects everything, stomach, breathing, posture, even moods. I am honestly thinking of getting surgery next year, its no way to live. I don't know how you're managing with that much pain constantly, mine is usually for the 1st week or 2 in winter, then it slowly goes away.

Also look into using the Microwavable bean bags, those can help calm the pain.

All the best man!
Click to expand...

I've considered surgery but have been told because 2 vertebra are sitting on all my nerves it's risky and I could lost feeling in my legs due to the way my spine curves as well... So I've learned how to live with it for now, but these car seats are just pushing it to a new extreme where I actually park and have to walk around for a bit before continuing my journey...
 
ChrisThomas said:
I've considered surgery but have been told because 2 vertebra are sitting on all my nerves it's risky and I could lost feeling in my legs due to the way my spine curves as well... So I've learned how to live with it for now, but these car seats are just pushing it to a new extreme where I actually park and have to walk around for a bit before continuing my journey...
Click to expand...

That is a tough one man, as long as you are coping.

Yeah, its amazing how many car seats are actually not that well designed, my old Polo Vivo's didn't offer any lower back support, but my new Renault Clio 4's seats are a lot better, haven't had any discomfort with them.

I know with a lot of Volvos, you could adjust the Lumbar Support, both my mom's old S60 and grandad's C70 had manual Lumbar Adjustment.
 
Tsepz_011 said:
That is a tough one man, as long as you are coping.

Yeah, its amazing how many car seats are actually not that well designed, my old Polo Vivo's didn't offer any lower back support, but my new Renault Clio 4's seats are a lot better, haven't had any discomfort with them.

I know with a lot of Volvos, you could adjust the Lumbar Support, both my mom's old S60 and grandad's C70 had manual Lumbar Adjustment.
Click to expand...

The clios are very comfortable cars though, suspension wise as well... Maybe I should look into a Megane or something... Hmmm
 
ChrisThomas said:
The clios are very comfortable cars though, suspension wise as well... Maybe I should look into a Megane or something... Hmmm
Click to expand...
Great deals to be had with the Frenchies hey. Clio 4, Megane, and Dusters.

I'm not sure how comfy the Peugeot's are, but the 208s are going at a steal and the new 308 is a beauty, always a good bit of negotiating waiting to happen with the French cars.
 
E60 530d with comfort seats. You'll have to be lucky with the mileage but they do exist.
 
rorz0r said:
E60 530d with comfort seats. You'll have to be lucky with the mileage but they do exist.
Click to expand...

I've wanted either a 530D or 730D forever, I'll keep looking... But scared to buy a high mileage car again after my 206cc caught fire lol
 
Tsepz_011 said:
Great deals to be had with the Frenchies hey. Clio 4, Megane, and Dusters.

I'm not sure how comfy the Peugeot's are, but the 208s are going at a steal and the new 308 is a beauty, always a good bit of negotiating waiting to happen with the French cars.
Click to expand...

I've driven the 208 quite a few times...

Very comfy and the 1.2 engine is quite nice but does lack a little bit of power although it should be sufficient for most people. It's a really easy car to drive.
 
ahoudet said:
I've driven the 208 quite a few times...

Very comfy and the 1.2 engine is quite nice but does lack a little bit of power although it should be sufficient for most people. It's a really easy car to drive.
Click to expand...

I've driven the 1.2 208 and I agree it's a beautiful car but not enough power for me unfortunately, they've recently come out with a 1.2 turbo though
 
ChrisThomas said:
I've driven the 1.2 208 and I agree it's a beautiful car but not enough power for me unfortunately, they've recently come out with a 1.2 turbo though
Click to expand...

That may be quite interesting... I assume it rivals the 1.2 turbo Clio available in Europe? That might make for quite an awesome drive considering the reviews on the slower 0.9 turbo
 
ahoudet said:
That may be quite interesting... I assume it rivals the 1.2 turbo Clio available in Europe? That might make for quite an awesome drive considering the reviews on the slower 0.9 turbo
Click to expand...
1.2 Turbo 88kw Clio is available down here, but only in the lower end Expression Trim, very odd. They really wanted to push the 0.9TCE, so they gave it the Dynamique and GT Line trims on top of Expression, as I understand it.
 
Tsepz_011 said:
1.2 Turbo 88kw Clio is available down here, but only in the lower end Expression Trim, very odd. They really wanted to push the 0.9TCE, so they gave it the Dynamique and GT Line trims on top of Expression, as I understand it.
Click to expand...

There is also a 1.2 turbo unit in Europe... Ours isn't turbocharged
 
ahoudet said:
There is also a 1.2 turbo unit in Europe... Ours isn't turbocharged
Click to expand...
Oooh! That explains it being Expression only. Thanks a lot, that makes sense.

When I 1st began looking at the Clios I was after the 1.2 88KW thinking it was a Turbo, but couldn't find a GT Line or Dynamique of the 1.2, only the 0.9TCe.
 
So I'm looking into an F10 5 series... Will have to increase the budget a bit..

Any thoughts on the 520D?
 
I know someone with a F10 528i and another with a 523i, so I can't say much WRT diesel. The car is quite big though, but feels well balanced and lite like any Beamer, but I just hate how long it feels in a parking lot. Incredibly comfy, at this range of car you'd have to try hard to find something uncomfortable, the F10s also do seem especially popular in this range of cars, I see countless White M Sport F10s around, I must say.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X