Daily commute 2.5 hours - what to buy

Bellview

Hi, I have just changed job and will have a round trip commute of 2.5 hours daily. I would like to buy diesel SUV type car and would appreciate idea's on what is best. Good seat is most important & prefer automatic...I will be doing some tyre kicking over the next few days/weeks and appreciate peoples thoughts. Thanks

User1998

Budget?

masterboy123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058278499/daily-commute-2-5-hours-what-to-buy

I do daily 3 hours work commute.

I bought Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Initially, seats were not so comfy but after few weeks body got used to it. I am on my second year now and clocked 55000 km, zero issues.

Bellview

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120076220#Comment_120076220

willing to go 70k as medical advise to get SUV due to back... so good seat is king

bigroad

Volvo XC60 might be good .Seats are supposed to be top notch.

User1998

Volvo XC90?

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/32720659

I’d avoid any AMG’s, S-Lines, or M-Sports (Merc, Audi, and BMW’s sportier versions)

masterboy123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120091753#Comment_120091753

Volvo XC60 inscription model with thigh support and electric lumbar support has the best seats for any back related medical condition.

But I am not sure how reliable they are when over 3 years old, heard service cost is more expensive than BMW etc.

Matthewjohn

I’d go Volvo all the way, hard to beat on the comfort front.

Gusser09

Cant beat a hyundai.

Ssnta Fe on that budget.

masterboy123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120096766#Comment_120096766

I guess Santa Fe doesn't come with extendable thigh rest. I wish my Tucson had a better thigh rest with 4 way lumbar support.

Bellview

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120091804#Comment_120091804

we have not bought yet - but GLC 4 matic is an option we are looking at - this is AMG but the test drive seems ok.

hoodie6029

Comfort you say? Citroen C5X, the French Rolls Royce (according to Amat Watson)

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/32726064

Citroen C5 X Flair Phev - Order Now 231

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/32726064

https://youtu.be/GoreaZQaxK4

kanuseeme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058278499/daily-commute-2-5-hours-what-to-buy

Why look for a car with a near impossible requirement,

One person would recommend another would be in pain with the same car,

How about getting the most economical car and getting a custom made seat or cushion type for you, something like this crowd

Car Seat Mould <br>Made-to-Measure

https://back-shop.com/shop/vehicle-back-supports/spine-alignment-range-made-to-measure/car-seat-mould-made-to-measure/

The Car Seat Mould fits on to the existing car seat. It eliminates the main cause of back pain, which is sitting with bad posture. The Car Seat Mould is individually designed, guarantees perfect posture with the spine in its own unique S shape, and in the vast majority of cases results in endless hours of pain free driving. The Car Seat Mould is covered in a material of the driver’s choice to match the existing car seat. You are most welcome to visit our shop and try the Car Seat Mould. The Car Seat Mould is available on the world market and can be shipped to any address on earth. Incredible as it may seem, it can still be custom contoured to provide “S.”

When you say 2.5 hours, what that in km's, a months driving in an EV or a longer range phev would pay for the expense of that particular one.

I see the same problem with people looking for a car to fit children's seats, spending 1000's to save the cost of buying a different child seat.

Hope it helps.

masterboy123

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120225128#Comment_120225128

This mould will significantly reduce the resting area for thighs. I used one of them, back was ok but then legs got really tired. I looked at getting a whole new seat 💺 but it was like €2200 pre-covid.

Bellview

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120225128#Comment_120225128

Thanks - one thought we had is that being higher up you walk out of car rather than 'lift' yourself out & hopefully is easier on body. the driving distance is just under 90km each way with travel around 1.25 hours each way.

we have excluded EV for now as lots of the advertised savings can be disputed especially as electricity has spiked and they are relatively expensive v diesels we will wait a while until we see more ... but as a second car we will look at ev

chicorytip

VW Passat. Renault Captur has comfortable, supportive seats but legroom is a bit restricted because of the very wide centre console. Your left knee will be rubbing against it.