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birdman · 10-01-2009, 07:10 PM

I find the armrest relieves my arm fatigue and allows greater control on the longest of drives. What's dire for some is dandy for others.

TgrChica7 · 10-01-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleMo

Funny but valid questions. Of course, but it isn't like you can test it out over a longer period of time. You can't drive it for say 30 miles.

When I test drove mine the salesman made me go all over the place just to make sure I was comfortable. I think we went about 40 miles and then they were gonna let me take it over night....

birdman · 10-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Sales must be dead slow at that place.

TgrChica7 · 10-01-2009, 07:18 PM

they were actually pretty good, most of the dealerships in that area do that now...

birdman · 10-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Just kidding.

birdman · 10-01-2009, 07:26 PM

At my age I've had all kinds of cars from a tiny 3 wheeled Messerschmitt, a hand full of Isettas, a Subie 360 micro van, a 1950 Nash wagon, an Audi A4 Quatro, a couple of Lotuses and many more. I can honestly say that my overall glee factor is darn near the highest in my frumpy-cool Zen pen Blazing Blue Yaris!

AlexNet0 · 10-01-2009, 07:27 PM

Ive taken many several hundred mile drives (no stops, except for gas) and Ive been comfortable all up untill the 5th or 6th hour of driving, and nothing a stretch wont take care of. Maybe its just you're body geometry, I am 5'11" with a long torso, and I find having the seat all the way back, backrest just up enough so that my left shoulder is an inch or two higher than the "window sill", is plenty comfortable.

one thing thats weird, is I dont sit square in my seat, at all, I sit about 3-4 inches off center to the right.

birdman · 10-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Yeah that's the ticket!

bronsin · 10-01-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman

At my age I've had all kinds of cars a Subie 360 micro van...

I saw one once 30 years ago in DC. Loved it!

birdman · 10-02-2009, 04:09 AM

That was a real slug but I miss it just the same.

NJBob · 10-02-2009, 05:05 AM

I'm 6'2" 210# and find mine pretty comfortable. I would like there to be a tad more room for my left leg and a telescopic steering wheel but it's no big deal.

Thai_Dang · 07-01-2010, 04:09 AM

I would say camrys are more comfortable. But mines is adequate for short stretches, but my hands feel tired after driving a while and gripping the steering wheel. If comfort is worth it to you, you could mod your car with steering wheel extension or new driver's seat?

desiCyrus_Yaris · 07-19-2010, 02:47 PM

My recently acquired sedan seriously lacks the stiff lumbar support. On long drives, the lower back ache kills me. (Wifey drives the Civic, and I love the firmness that seat offers in the lumbar region).

I love my Polar White Y and see that some people do face this particular issue. Therefore, seriously scouting for a professional solution or a permanent solution to support the lower back - from changing seats to a professional auto upholsterer etc. Currently using a microsuede seat cushion from Wal-Mart :-(.

To the people with lumbar support issues with their front seat, what are your solutions currently in use? Thanks for the feedback.

ChilliwackGuy · 07-19-2010, 03:38 PM

for lumbar support - I use a stuffsack/camping pillow combo - u can buy them at most camping supply stores

10-01-2009, 07:27 PM	#79
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	Ive taken many several hundred mile drives (no stops, except for gas) and Ive been comfortable all up untill the 5th or 6th hour of driving, and nothing a stretch wont take care of. Maybe its just you're body geometry, I am 5'11" with a long torso, and I find having the seat all the way back, backrest just up enough so that my left shoulder is an inch or two higher than the "window sill", is plenty comfortable. one thing thats weird, is I dont sit square in my seat, at all, I sit about 3-4 inches off center to the right. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

10-02-2009, 05:05 AM	#83
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	I'm 6'2" 210# and find mine pretty comfortable. I would like there to be a tad more room for my left leg and a telescopic steering wheel but it's no big deal. __________________ \| \|

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10-01-2009, 07:10 PM	#73
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I find the armrest relieves my arm fatigue and allows greater control on the longest of drives. What's dire for some is dandy for others.

10-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#75
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Sales must be dead slow at that place.

10-01-2009, 07:18 PM	#76
TgrChica7 Need to sell my Yaris :( View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglassville, PA/Hereford, AZ Posts: 344	they were actually pretty good, most of the dealerships in that area do that now...

10-01-2009, 07:26 PM	#78
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	At my age I've had all kinds of cars from a tiny 3 wheeled Messerschmitt, a hand full of Isettas, a Subie 360 micro van, a 1950 Nash wagon, an Audi A4 Quatro, a couple of Lotuses and many more. I can honestly say that my overall glee factor is darn near the highest in my frumpy-cool Zen pen Blazing Blue Yaris!

10-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#80
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Yeah that's the ticket!

10-02-2009, 04:09 AM	#82
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	That was a real slug but I miss it just the same.

07-01-2010, 04:09 AM	#84
Thai_Dang View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5-Door LB AT MM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57	I would say camrys are more comfortable. But mines is adequate for short stretches, but my hands feel tired after driving a while and gripping the steering wheel. If comfort is worth it to you, you could mod your car with steering wheel extension or new driver's seat?

07-19-2010, 02:47 PM	#85
desiCyrus_Yaris Drives: 09 SedanBase in PolarWhite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 3	My recently acquired sedan seriously lacks the stiff lumbar support. On long drives, the lower back ache kills me. (Wifey drives the Civic, and I love the firmness that seat offers in the lumbar region). I love my Polar White Y and see that some people do face this particular issue. Therefore, seriously scouting for a professional solution or a permanent solution to support the lower back - from changing seats to a professional auto upholsterer etc. Currently using a microsuede seat cushion from Wal-Mart :-(. To the people with lumbar support issues with their front seat, what are your solutions currently in use? Thanks for the feedback.

07-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#86
ChilliwackGuy WCOAST CANADIAN DRIVER!!! Drives: 2010 Hatch 5DR - AUTO/AC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chilliwack BC, Canada Posts: 109	for lumbar support - I use a stuffsack/camping pillow combo - u can buy them at most camping supply stores