Seat comfort in the Mazda3?

[douginamherst]

I just bought a new Mazda 3i with coth seats. I like the car well enough but I am returning it to the dealer tomorow. I drive 2 hours a day on my commute and my back has ached for the 2 weeks I've had the car. The hard seat is not so great either.

The lumbar and thigh bolsters are about right.

I am 5'11", 195#, 34" inseam and 36" sleeves.

Is a Mazda 6 any better?

Thanks,
Doug

[redneck4Christ]

I'm 5'11" and have a '07 Speed3. Daily commute 120 miles round trip.

I Love the car and the seats are good for me. I think the Mazdaspeed seats are different than the basic 3 seats, so y'all might try them (direct bolt in) before customizing for non-Mazda parts.
One complaint-Passenger legroom. With a rear facing baby seat, you have to move the front passenger seat forward a bunch. OK for a trip to the grocery store, but not a road trip.
That problem was solved by removing the glovebox door. No bolts or screws, just clips. Then just add a piece of anti-slip toolbox/drawer liner to keep the owners manual from sliding out.