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arondaniel
Il Sessanta Caricato
Hello, owner with original 2013 seats here. I was just quoted $5792 + labor for the "next gen" front seats. A bit spendy... but in-line with what others are seeing.
For commuting distances the seats are fine. My issue is I get bad leg cramps on long drives that I don't seem to get in other cars.
I'm hoping someone else out there has a similar experience, maybe fixed by the new seats?
For commuting distances the seats are fine. My issue is I get bad leg cramps on long drives that I don't seem to get in other cars.
I'm hoping someone else out there has a similar experience, maybe fixed by the new seats?
Aron I have the same problem. I just purchased a 2013 Model S and I can't believe how uncomfortable it is compared to my Dodge Charger. I get leg cramps and lower back pain within 20 minutes no mater what lumbar setting or seat reclining angle. I am thinking that perhaps the lack of a center console to rest my right leg on could be causing the leg cramp issue. When I sit in my charger with the seat all the way back it seems to be approx the same legroom (I am 6'2) so I am confused as to why it's so uncomfortable.
I am so sad that there really aren't any options to change the seats other than paying over 6k for the next gen seats.
I am so sad that there really aren't any options to change the seats other than paying over 6k for the next gen seats.
I didn't care for the comfort of the seats that came on my 2014 P85 (1st Gen). What I did was buy quality made Sheepskin seat covers and had extra foam installed under the driver seat bottom where your butt sits. Made a tremendous difference in both comfort and feel. They cost me $700 but were well worth it. Their website is called Classic Sheepskins, located in Southern California. My new 2016 P90D model S has the 2nd Gen seats which are nice but I made just have sheepskins put on it just to add more comfort.
GaryREM
Member
Old thread yes...
I took delivery of my Model S in December 2016, with the old seats.
I love my S but on my long commute, the old seats are really hurting my back and neck.
I find posts like these that imply that Tesla will upgrade your seats, but when I call service, they have no idea what I'm talking about.
Any leads on making this happen?
I took delivery of my Model S in December 2016, with the old seats.
I love my S but on my long commute, the old seats are really hurting my back and neck.
I find posts like these that imply that Tesla will upgrade your seats, but when I call service, they have no idea what I'm talking about.
Any leads on making this happen?
its like up the road.
Scannerman
Member
I may end up purchasing a CPO vehicle. Could you share with me, the point in production, when the improved seats were introduced?
Scannerman
Sometime in late 2014 i think, theres a thread around here somewhere with a crazy timeline of all the improvements. It was not standard until very late 2016/2017... so you still need to specifically request for next gen seats for used/cpo cars.
DDotJ
Member
They were introduced with the P85D back in October of 2014. But they were not standard, they were an available option only for people who ordered the P85D. A few months down the road, Tesla made the option available to everyone, not just P85Ds.
ShibbyRomes
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Skateboardgolf
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I am interested in this as well.
Supposedly there is a Tesla shop in Hickory, NC, that will install next generation seats. I emailed them several times, but never heard back.
Supposedly there is a Tesla shop in Hickory, NC, that will install next generation seats. I emailed them several times, but never heard back.
arondaniel
Il Sessanta Caricato
Tesla store or independent shop?
In the meantime I fixed my 2013 Model S seat comfort issue with a 2018 Model 3 (LR) which we use for road trips.
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