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Need a car with supportive seats
Which make and models of cars have a reputation for good supportive seats? I drive a 2007 BMW 3 Series, but I am certain that the seat is causing my existing painful back condition to worsen, I now have sciatica and the thought of driving for any longer than 10 minutes fills me with horror.
Asked on 15 December 2012 by SS, Trowbridge
Answered by
Honest John
Right hand drive E90 3 Series had a slightly twisted driver’s seating position. With the F30 3-Series, BMW has corrected the deficiencies. I've done 610 miles in a day in an F30: 11 hours driving. But for the best seats in a small car, try a FIAT 500. They actually cure back problems. Best seats in a medium car: Mazda 5 TS2.
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