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Old 03-14-2010, 02:09 PM
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Default Long Distance Driving Comfort??

I like take long-distance road trips from time to time. How is the comfort-factor on a 2010/11 for say, 6-8hours behind the wheel? It's the type of thing a 1/2 hour test drive really can't duplicate. I'm around 5'11 and 230lbs, so I'm not small. It's the type of thing a 1/2 hour test drive really can't duplicate.

I used to get Ford Expeditions from the last job, and they were outstandingly comfortable, but huge to drive and fuel. Currently I have a Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape clone) and it's a decent little utility wagon, but I also want a fun car again.

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Old 03-14-2010, 02:11 PM
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Well I've driven for 4-5 hours at a time and it's fairly comfortable. I'm 6 3 200 lbs. and I've very comfortable. I will be able to tell you fot sure after I take my trip down to florida at the end of june
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Old 03-14-2010, 04:04 PM
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i just drove 4 hours, and with my seat adjusted properly with the right lumbar adjustments, i was good to go for another 4...

very comfortable...
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Longest trip I've taken in mine was about 7 hours. No problems at all.
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Old 03-14-2010, 04:35 PM
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I did 11 hours straight, my *** hurt. But overall it wasn't bad.
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Old 03-14-2010, 04:36 PM
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I went from Mesa, AZ to San Diego and back with no issues. I rhink it was 6 hours each way, I forget exactly.
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Old 03-14-2010, 04:57 PM
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The leather seats in the 2010 are amazing. They are equally as good if not better than my 2006 honda accord. I could ride all day in that seat and not be sore. I'm 6'0 200 pounds. My 2007 mustang, not so much. Those seats were thin and hard compared to the 2010.
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Old 03-14-2010, 05:27 PM
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Drove to Albany, NY from Tampa, FL and stopped for gas and food only. No issues
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Northern LA County, CA to Phoenix, AZ with one gas stop; the seats are very comfortable.
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you'll be fine, these seats are wide and pretty supportive
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