Too firm seats on '08 Frontier?

[r.ed]

I'm ready to trade my 4X4 '94 Hard Body w/186k mi,for a new truck so the first thing I test drove was a new '08 Frontier SE.

Just as I expected, it's a very nice truck, but the seat-back seemed to be VERY firm. Then when I got home read some road test reviews on the internet, and found a comment saying the same thing.

I'm not sure if this will be a problem for me, as I seldom drive less than a hour. I'm wondering if these seats sort of break-in like a very firm bed.

Your thoughts please.

Thanks,

~Ed

[black_pearl]

They do wear in some; but from the moment I drove mine they have felt perfect. Much better than any of the other vehicles I have driven recently...which is an awful lot.

[mustard23]

you can get some nice suspention seats..

[paris1]

r.ed: Seats are kind of a subjective thing, but after a year in my '07 XE, I find them to be just average at best. You tend to "settle into" the bottoms a little more than the back and the seat offers little or no lateral support for even mildly spirited cornering. I don't find them to be uncomfortable, just mediocre.

[2WD_NISMO]

The ride is harsh, not so much the seat being hard. Also, they have multi adjustments (on the NISMO; not sure about the SE) so that should mitigate the comfort issue you may have. My 4X4 '88 Ranger by far road much more comfortably.

[r.ed]

Originally Posted by mustard23

you can get some nice suspention seats..

Suspension seats: Sounds cool, but expensive.

Please tell me more.

~Ed

[FitzIngarage]

Unless they've changed it, Nissan cheaped out on the SE seats, offering no lumbar and no seat bottom tilt. I accepted this to get a 6-Speed stick, but I still think it's rather stupid not to offer seats with these features like most brands do, even on their lower trim models. Heck, I'd have paid extra for a better driver's seat. BUT, I can live with it.

[r.ed]

Originally Posted by paris1

r.ed: Seats are kind of a subjective thing, but after a year in my '07 XE, I find them to be just average at best. You tend to "settle into" the bottoms a little more than the back and the seat offers little or no lateral support for even mildly spirited cornering. I don't find them to be uncomfortable, just mediocre.

You're right, seat comfort really is subjective. I do enjoy a more firm seat, and the seat bottom on the '08 I drove felt good, but that seat back is what concerns me.

I just saw a used '05 LE online which has electric seats, so I may go test drive that one.

Thanks again for your reply.

~Ed

I agree, too bad they only offer the more adjustable seat on the upscale models.

[Barcin]

Yeah man there not the best, bbut im content with them

[Inyourface1650]

Originally Posted by 2WD_NISMO

The ride is harsh, not so much the seat being hard. Also, they have multi adjustments (on the NISMO; not sure about the SE) so that should mitigate the comfort issue you may have. My 4X4 '88 Ranger by far road much more comfortably.

You did get the offroad package....