C300 Seats Awful - please help!
04-22-2016, 02:38 PM
#1
C300 Seats Awful - please help!
Hi everyone,
I just leased a new 2016 C300 4Matic. I originally planned to get the CLA, but my back was hurting after the testdrive so they were able to put me in the C300 instead. I test drove the 300 and all seemed great and comfy, and I actually had the C300 about a year ago as a loaner and really liked it.
After getting the car home and taking some very short drives around town, it has become apparent that the seat is causing me extreme pain. The lumbar presses on my lower back, causing pain which then radiates throughout my whole back and neck and down my legs and arms. It's causing me migraines as well. I have the lumbar in the flattest position possible and have adjusted the seat many different ways and nothing seems to help. I have also tried pillows and towels and that hasn't helped either.
I spoke with the dealership and they are not willing to take the car back.
1. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, what did you do to fix it?
2. Will buying a cushion help, or having someone remake the seat?
3. Is there a way I can make the dealer take it back without losing thousands of dollars?
4. Is anyone willing to take over my lease or buy the car? It only has 180 miles and the payments are low. I'm in the Los Angeles area if that matters.
I have never had this experience with a car before and would never have gotten it if I thought it would not be comfortable. I had the 2013 C250 before this and loved it (and it was comfy). I don't even want to drive this car; I want to cry just thinking about it.
Please help! I extend my appreciation in advance.
I just leased a new 2016 C300 4Matic. I originally planned to get the CLA, but my back was hurting after the testdrive so they were able to put me in the C300 instead. I test drove the 300 and all seemed great and comfy, and I actually had the C300 about a year ago as a loaner and really liked it.
After getting the car home and taking some very short drives around town, it has become apparent that the seat is causing me extreme pain. The lumbar presses on my lower back, causing pain which then radiates throughout my whole back and neck and down my legs and arms. It's causing me migraines as well. I have the lumbar in the flattest position possible and have adjusted the seat many different ways and nothing seems to help. I have also tried pillows and towels and that hasn't helped either.
I spoke with the dealership and they are not willing to take the car back.
1. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, what did you do to fix it?
2. Will buying a cushion help, or having someone remake the seat?
3. Is there a way I can make the dealer take it back without losing thousands of dollars?
4. Is anyone willing to take over my lease or buy the car? It only has 180 miles and the payments are low. I'm in the Los Angeles area if that matters.
I have never had this experience with a car before and would never have gotten it if I thought it would not be comfortable. I had the 2013 C250 before this and loved it (and it was comfy). I don't even want to drive this car; I want to cry just thinking about it.
Please help! I extend my appreciation in advance.
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SweetE (04-22-2016)
04-22-2016, 03:18 PM
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That just isn't normal. I would be concerned you have some medical issues going on and should see a doctor and physical therapist. I don't think the seat alone would cause those issues. The seats could just be aggravating and existing condition.
