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I'm shopping for a new car. I have a bad back so I need something with a really decent seat. I'm also planning to drive across country, and I need something that isn't going to cripple me after 3,000 miles. Any suggestions? I can only afford about $16,000 tops -- so I'm thinking a used BMW 325i? Or can anybody suggest a used SUV that is comfortable and gets good gas? I would drive a car or a hatchback or an SUV. I just need something I'm comfortable in! I need good seats.
If you need a comfortable seat, they do make cushions that you can buy at Pep Boys, maybe Auto Zone, truckstops, to adapt to the curve of your back. I find my types of seats uncomfortable, they dont dont conform to the backs for shorter people.
I'm shopping for a new car. I have a bad back so I need something with a really decent seat. I'm also planning to drive across country, and I need something that isn't going to cripple me after 3,000 miles. Any suggestions? I can only afford about $16,000 tops -- so I'm thinking a used BMW 325i? Or can anybody suggest a used SUV that is comfortable and gets good gas? I would drive a car or a hatchback or an SUV. I just need something I'm comfortable in! I need good seats.
Thanks,
Greenie
In addition to the seat comfort and support, I'd stay away from vehicles with a short wheelbase and/or ones with sport suspensions. You may also want to pay attention to what the retirement aged folks are driving. They seem to like the ride comfort of Buicks.
I'm looking at a Mazda3 today. People seem very happy with them.
I'm not sure about the reliability and gas mileage of a bUick.
While I like Mazda, having owned a 2002 model, I'm not too sure I would choose one for long-haul interstate highway travel with a bad back. Different horses for different courses.
Here's an recent article you may want to take a look at concerning reliability among the auto makes.
2007 Vehicle Dependability Study Results | J.D. Power (http://www.jdpower.com/articles/article.aspx?ID=301 - broken link)
I've had that problem for more years than I want to think about. Generally speaking, I have found that the Chrysler line of cars was much more back friendly than the GM lines. I don't know how it is with others.
It's not only the seat, but how high the arm rests are. One of our cars now (GM) has a nice adjustable seat, but the arm rests are so high that it makes my shoulders hunch up. Very tiring on long trips.
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