2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
#11
Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
Originally Posted by psyshack
Honda does not build plush seats. They never have and dont think they ever will. Thats Toyota. They build the soft seats like Fords and Buicks have.
I test drove an 03? Mazda protege5 that had really comfortable seats. The 05 3s seat weren't that great though.
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Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
I think the seats are fine. In fact, my wife commented to me that this car is more comfortable long distances(5hr drive to Delaware) then the 02 Infiniti I35 I had before trading it in for this wonderful car!!
#13
Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
Originally Posted by dalemccl
Did some of you find the seats uncomfortable at first, but then you adjusted to it and now you don't think about it anymore?
They're really quite sporty and they sort of "hold" you, I like them.
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Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
One of the major manufacturers (VW, I think) had an ad campaign a year or two ago that actually highlighted the fact that they had firm seats as compared to the competition.
That said - I love the seats in my HCH. I drive 3+ hours per day and find them quite comfortable, even compared to my former Insight's seats which were also 'firm' - maybe more firm than the HCH. By comparison, my F-150 has 'marshmallow' seats, which are comfortable for short rides, but really get uncomfortable on long-hauls.
Jim
That said - I love the seats in my HCH. I drive 3+ hours per day and find them quite comfortable, even compared to my former Insight's seats which were also 'firm' - maybe more firm than the HCH. By comparison, my F-150 has 'marshmallow' seats, which are comfortable for short rides, but really get uncomfortable on long-hauls.
Jim
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Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
The HCH II seats to me are suprisingly comfortable but not as comfortable as my Volvo seats, which are the best for me that I have ever sat in among car seats.
That being said, you can get a more cushy seat by redoing them in leather, where a bit more cushiness is added. The dealers in West Houston use Westside Upholestry to do their Civic seats in leather. I think the cost is like 450-500 a seat however.
That being said, you can get a more cushy seat by redoing them in leather, where a bit more cushiness is added. The dealers in West Houston use Westside Upholestry to do their Civic seats in leather. I think the cost is like 450-500 a seat however.
#16
Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
Originally Posted by JimHolmgren
One of the major manufacturers (VW, I think) had an ad campaign a year or two ago that actually highlighted the fact that they had firm seats as compared to the competition.
That said - I love the seats in my HCH. I drive 3+ hours per day and find them quite comfortable, even compared to my former Insight's seats which were also 'firm' - maybe more firm than the HCH. By comparison, my F-150 has 'marshmallow' seats, which are comfortable for short rides, but really get uncomfortable on long-hauls.
Jim
That said - I love the seats in my HCH. I drive 3+ hours per day and find them quite comfortable, even compared to my former Insight's seats which were also 'firm' - maybe more firm than the HCH. By comparison, my F-150 has 'marshmallow' seats, which are comfortable for short rides, but really get uncomfortable on long-hauls.
Jim
#17
Re: 2006 Civic - Hard Seats - Can you get used to it?
I just completed two 825 mile trips, Davenport to Atlanta, then back. Going out I stopped once for fuel and twice for short rests. Coming back I took at quick pit stop and one other stop to get fuel. The seats where great. Never felt uncomfortable, and I was glad for the firmer support. My recomendation is, don't be concerned about the seats - they are fine.
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