parasailing

I just joined the forum and I am impressed with community and support here on this forum. Hopefully I can contribute to this forum by joining my fellow G37ers but my biggest concern is whether this car offers comfortable seats for a long commute.

I know it might not be the most practical car for this purpose but I don't want to drive a numb feeling car and if I have to commute every day, I might as well be pampered .

Does any one here drive more than 45 minutes in this car each way and can offer some advice on whether the seat and ride is comfortable?

Anyone know where I can rent one of these cars in the San Francisco Bay Area to test drive for extended period of time to figure out if this car is for me?

canucklehead

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^ any dealer who wants your business should allow extended road tests, even over-night or weekend test drives. i've done that numerous times, including a G37xS which i didn't buy because i couldn't get passed no 6MT.

there are two types of seats in the sedan: sport, and non-sport. you should see which works best for you. Sport has a few more adjustments. but it comes down to how the seat fits YOU.

i've never had any problem in my Sport. i'm 6', 195lbs.

eksigned

iTrader: (1)

I commute my car daily - about an hour and 30 minutes (round trip). I have a 2010 Sedan 6MT Sport with more than 42,000 miles on the odometer (purchased new). I'm a big guy - 6'2 + a little wide lol but despite, the bolstering on the seats doesn't bother me. I've never really considered myself as being "uncomfortable." You'll be fine!!!

jdg37

I drive about 90 miles round trip/day... I have the non-sport seats, which are a bit flat, but have turned out to be really comfortable. I'm about 6-2, 190 with back problems.

movinon

I bought my G37 primarily for highway trips. I didn't want the sport seats so I got the non-sport version. I've put 16,000 miles on it so far, which consisted of (2)5,000 and several 700 and 200 mile trips.
Before the G I had (2) Jeep GC's back to back, that I used for my longer trips.
I also wanted something a bit more fun to drive on these trips. So far we have been happy with the G and surprised with how much luggage we can take with us, considering the size of the car.
Tom

surfjax87

I've done a couple 1000+ mile trips and it's really comfortable. Not only is the ride smooth but I also have no complaints about the non sport seats.

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Same here, we're on our 2nd G and both have been Non-sport models. I love all the good stuff you get w/ the S but my wife couldn't get comfortable in the Sport seats. Definitely try both models for extended drives and see what you think. The journey (non-sport) seats have less adjustment than the S seats, but seem to have more cushion, or at least feel softer. The S seats keep the driver a bit more secured in the seat w/ the thigh bolsters and tighter side bolsters. The S seats are better for the twisty & high speed drives, and the Journey seats are more comfortable for longer cruising.
YMMV

Dj1ofDet

iTrader: (5)

My daily commute is only 13 miles each way, but in DC Metro traffic, that transferrs into a 30-60 minute commute. I find the non-sport seats to really be comfortable for a daily driver; much more than my last car, a 2008 Pontiac G6, and than my wife's 2006 Cadillac CTS.

SimpsonTide985

I spent about 90 minutes a day driving this car every day and I've had no complaints...

Micron

Pffffft! I drive to McLean almost daily from north of Baltimore (62 miles) in my 6MT Sport... No issues to speak of comfort-wise, including on 5+ hour trips to see family and clients in WV. Plus, even to McLean and back I average 400 miles/tank.

Presto

i drive 200 miles roundtrip a day in my DD. sometimes i take the G, i can step out of it after that drive and im still fine. so yeah its a pretty comfy car. though its not as comfy as say a mercedes e class for example.

financeman

Seats are fairly comfortable. Road noise is a bit high.

TeRRoRiFiC35

iTrader: (2)

I do 100 miles a day in mine, I'm comfortable in it. Then again, I'm coming from the world of Honda's where nothing is comfortable.

DocJohn

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I've driven my G37x as much as 650 miles in a single day and find that the seats and ride are just fine. I've owned a few cars with more comfortable seats, but the non-sport seats in my current G are quite acceptable.

MACS

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I used to commute in my '04 G35 sport 130 miles round trip. Never an issue. I've taken the new G37S to Vegas and back (600 miles)... no issues.

Sport seats are a little less comfy than the non sport, so go with non-sport if you want comfort.