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06-05-2017, 10:26 PM | #19 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris 3dr LB (Bayou Blue) Join Date: Oct 2008
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I went on a 3,000 mile roadtrip last summer in mine from North Carolina to California stretched the trip out over 7 days.... so about 400-500 miles a day. My back KILLED me the entire time. I took lots of breaks and ended up getting a memory foam seat cushion which helped with the numb butt issue but otherwise lots of middle and lower back pain. these are definitely horrible economy seats not meant for long trips.
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06-06-2017, 10:06 AM | #20 |
Drives: 07 yaris hatchback Join Date: Dec 2016
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The best thing to do switch seat to the vw gti seat fit perfect wayyyy much better go further back the the yaris plus have high adjustment
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06-06-2017, 02:10 PM | #21 |
I've made multiple 4 hour trips in my Yaris over the last 9 years and can't say I experienced any more discomfort than in any other car I've taken long trips in, but everyone's body is different.
I'm thinking the best thing to do is replace with a nice set of Sparco seats. Fashion and function! |
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06-06-2017, 06:52 PM | #22 |
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Can't say I've ever done a 3000 mile road trip but on 4 hour trips I was good. Anything more than that and I started to get uncomfortable but tolerable. I don't think these cars were really made for one shot long distances. Seems more in line with city driving and running errands all day where you get in and out of the care periodically.
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06-06-2017, 07:18 PM | #23 | |
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My sister is a stylist and I can't get comfortable in the washing chairs, while my better half is super comfy. I don't think it's a one size fits all thing with any car seat. |
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06-06-2017, 09:40 PM | #24 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris hatch Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: NY
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I've had my 2007 Yaris hatch for a little over 2 years and find it to be comfortable (I'm 5' 9").
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06-07-2017, 03:19 AM | #25 |
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Drives: '09 3-door 5-speed Join Date: Jan 2016
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The seats feel just about right for me. I've done a one-shot 1,200 mile trip in them, twice, and didn't feel bad at all. I'm 6' and 150lb.
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08-13-2017, 02:57 PM | #26 |
Drives: 07 liftbsck Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Usa
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I drove cross country twice this year ,I'm 6 ft and I'll be getting new seats for the next trip but other then that car is great only spent 189 bucks on gas from Ohio to Oregon
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08-13-2017, 03:00 PM | #27 |
Drives: 07 liftbsck Join Date: Oct 2016
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So if you do drive a lot put your spare gas money in to your seats your butt will thank you . My friend did the same trip in his v6 mini van and won't tell me what he spent after I told him my gas numbers .he still thinks I'm lieing or mistaken lol
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08-13-2017, 03:11 PM | #28 |
Drives: 2015 Yaris L Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Illinois
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Having cruise control makes all the difference with comfort on long Yaris runs. I shift my seating position a lot. Install cruise if you don't have it.
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08-13-2017, 03:38 PM | #29 |
Drives: 07 liftbsck Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Usa
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I'm working on it now
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08-13-2017, 03:51 PM | #30 |
Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: USAnotCA
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Yaris front seat comfort lumbar curve
Pushing the butt back into them occasionally, to keep the lumbar curve they have engaged, may help. (This also affects how much the seat supports the legs.) Don't assume seat back angle and fore-aft adjustment should be what you are used to in prior vehicles.
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08-26-2017, 06:52 AM | #31 | |
Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bay Area
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I looked into replacing these seats but then I'd be losing the airbag feature. Don't think it'll be worth the risk if I get T-boned in the future. |
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08-26-2017, 09:21 AM | #32 |
Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016
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Toyota Yaris Tercel seat comfort tips recumbent foam velcro contact cement
Not enough seat support under the forward portion of the right leg, particularly w/o cruise control on trips, requires more muscles tensed up to hold a throttle position...w/ consequent body aches from foot to back. On my 89 Tercel, I put some washers under the front seat mount feet. Also placed a small folded towel under the right leg.
For seat pads of rigid recumbent bike seats, I cut and assemble 1/2 inch blue Walmart camp pad for all sorts of wedges, lumbar curves, full covers, headrests and area thickness adders. Cut w/ long sharp thin "bread knife" (?) or scissors. Dap Weldwood Contact Cement to assemble and add such as 3/4" not-stick-backed Walmart Velcro. (Can make multi-layer shapes w/ ramp edges, but simple stepped edges aren't felt.) My body doesn't like some plastics, but I have no reaction whatsoever to this stuff...sorta warm cozy feel, actually. And it imprints at the pressure points...maybe something like "memory foam?" Last edited by dogsridewith; 08-26-2017 at 09:36 AM. |
08-28-2017, 09:49 PM | #33 |
Drives: 2015 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: United States
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I spend a lot of time trying to adjust my seat to be comfortable, too. I've wondered if the seats were designed to be uncomfortable on purpose: to make people move up to the next model. I love the gas mileage, though.
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08-28-2017, 09:50 PM | #34 |
Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Arizona (USA)
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The SE version seats are fine - no complaints here. Very comfortable and snug.
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08-28-2017, 09:58 PM | #35 |
Drives: 2015 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: United States
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I have the SE, too. Sometimes, my Mom drives it, and she doesn't like the seat either.
I did a Lot of research on cars before purchasing this one. I feel that the positives of the car outweigh the seats: No GDI, No CVT tranny, proven engine/tranny combo, 4-wheel disc brakes (SE), good air conditioner, and good gas mileage. I, also, have a 1991 Geo Metro (auto tranny) that gets good gas mileage, but the Yaris gets, actually, a little better mileage and has more power. Last edited by invalid username; 08-28-2017 at 10:35 PM. |
06-28-2020, 07:08 PM | #36 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: tulsa
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Seats are MURDER
Love my 07 sedan but front seats start killin us after an hour or so of travel. Previously had a 2000 echo it too had firm basic seats that would never wear out and we could go two or three hours no prob. anyone tried the post 2012 seats? Wondering if theyll work with the seat belt and airbag sensors.
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