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Mazda 3 with heated seats vs Allroad without heated seats. Now, do you notice any difference apart from 'heated seats'. Right - one was a Mazda 3 and the other an A4.
Your back problems may be more related to the difference in the shape and construction of the seats, than the presence or absence of heat.
I find that low-end Toyota seats actually suit my back better than higher end seats (BMW, Porsche and Audi, all of which I own or have owned).
You might consider an after-market heated seat element, installed by someone who knows what he is doing.
Mazda 3 with heated seats vs Allroad without heated seats. Now, do you notice any difference apart from 'heated seats'. Right - one was a Mazda 3 and the other an A4.
Your back problems may be more related to the difference in the shape and construction of the seats, than the presence or absence of heat.
I find that low-end Toyota seats actually suit my back better than higher end seats (BMW, Porsche and Audi, all of which I own or have owned).
You might consider an after-market heated seat element, installed by someone who knows what he is doing.
I was actually looking at some aftermarket instillation videos today. I would definitely spend the money on it because I really do love the vehicle. I have one or two herniated discs so I end up really feeling it after a few hrs. When I don't have the heated seats on in my Mazda, I definitely feel the difference. My job requires me to drive all day, and I've bought plug-in seat cushions with different results. I even bought one for the allroad and it didn't make much of a difference. At one point, I didn't even want to come to work because of how much pain I would have had at the end of the day. That was while driving a 90s Ford explorer sport. Once I got the heated cushion, I could work 7 days a week, easily. I've had tens units, warning pads etc. Just something I'm living with and some days are worse than others. But it's not something that I want to feel on the vehicle I love to drive. My current work vehicle is a 2016 Ford f150 and I haven't had too many issues related my back.
I've owned a 2003 Mr2 Spyder, 2006 Mazda3 hatchback without heated seats, my 2009 Mazda3 hatchback with heated seats, and a 1997 Mazda 626 and a 2011 Mazda cx7 base model. The cx7 and allroad are the only ones that I've had back problems with.
my 2013 allroad is very reliable, like ZERO problem. I will be doing the 45000 mile service next month with my Audicare package.
Ive upgraded it to Stage 1 Revo so 0-60 mph is closer to 5.5 sec from around 6.2-6.3 sec. I also added Alu Kruez, so it handles and steers pretty well now. I changed the Wheels to he German made BBS. Im keeping it for as long as I can.
01-18-2018, 07:31 PM
