lumbar support
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cayenne
lumbar support
Hi,
I purchased a new G550 for my wife but at the time we didn’t realize lumbar support didn’t come standard and that this feature only comes with the seat comfort package option, which the dealership car didn’t come with. Is there any way to purchase this option after the fact?
Thank you.
Edmond
I purchased a new G550 for my wife but at the time we didn’t realize lumbar support didn’t come standard and that this feature only comes with the seat comfort package option, which the dealership car didn’t come with. Is there any way to purchase this option after the fact?
Thank you.
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You would have to get new seats, or a lumbar cushion off Amazon. That is why I always spend the money on the inside since that is where one spends the most amount of time; however, I understand where you are coming from since unless one looks closely at what options contain you would not know.
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I do the same. Unfortunately it was a unique situation. My wife's car got hit and totaled. She fortunately was fine, and we looked at cars online for the next few days and decided on the G 550. Mercedes didn't have the build website working to learn about the options, we saw a color combination / build that looked great online that was immediately available with the $5,000 exclusive interior package and took it for granted that it would have lumbar support. We never asked the out of state dealer whether it did, so it never came up. They were extremely professional, so no complaints. I didn't know whether it was something that could be added after the fact, so I did this post. The car is absolutely beautiful but lesson learned.
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I do the same. Unfortunately it was a unique situation. My wife's car got hit and totaled. She fortunately was fine, and we looked at cars online for the next few days and decided on the G 550. Mercedes didn't have the build website working to learn about the options, we saw a color combination / build that looked great online that was immediately available with the $5,000 exclusive interior package and took it for granted that it would have lumbar support. We never asked the out of state dealer whether it did, so it never came up. They were extremely professional, so no complaints. I didn't know whether it was something that could be added after the fact, so I did this post. The car is absolutely beautiful but lesson learned.
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i have a '22 G550 and i have the same problem. Came from Range Rover of 17 years and thought i would try something new. I really like the car, but the concave seat is so uncomfortable that i would have back pain after just short drives.
The randomest thing. When i googled this issue, someone had posted a video on YouTube that showed how they took the back panel off the seat, inserted a blood pressure cuff and left the little pump outside dangling.
I followed this suggestion. Ordered a blood pressure cuff and placed in the spot of my lower back. I can pump it up and it is the most incredible change ever. I dont know how to post a photo here otherwise I would show you what i did.
Google the video. Its a game changer for these awful seats.
The randomest thing. When i googled this issue, someone had posted a video on YouTube that showed how they took the back panel off the seat, inserted a blood pressure cuff and left the little pump outside dangling.
I followed this suggestion. Ordered a blood pressure cuff and placed in the spot of my lower back. I can pump it up and it is the most incredible change ever. I dont know how to post a photo here otherwise I would show you what i did.
Google the video. Its a game changer for these awful seats.
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I had a 1994 Viper with e hand pump for the seat as well....nice idea and I am glad it worked. I have back paint as well though and the seats are perfect for me but I know how back pain can differ from one to another.
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I had that on my Viper and it leaked out as soon as I pumped it up. I kept that car for a couple weeks, very poor build quality.
