Will a Mazda2 be better for back problems than my SEAT?
Mt wife suffers with back problems. She is driving a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 (2007 60,000 on the clock) and complains that the driver's seat is too low and does not support her back sufficiently. I have looked at a 2012 Mazda2, price €13,750 for which the garage would want €10,000 as a trade-in deal. What is your opinion on the Mazda? On the offer? Can you suggest a better alternative vehicle?
Many thanks
Peter.
Peter Griffin (Waterford)Aug 2013 Filed under: seating
Expert answer
Hi Peter,
Yup, the Mazda2 is an excellent vehicle, very reliable and good to drive, and decently spacious too. I wouldn't, however, have thought that there was very much difference in the seat quality between a SEAT Ibiza and a Mazda2. I would also suggest that the dealer might be lo-balling you a bit on the trade-in value of your SEAT. €3,750 doesn't seem much for a six-year old car, if it's in good condition and has a full service history.
Two things I'd suggest. Ask if you can have the Mazda2 for an extended, preferably overnight test drive so that your wife can make absolutely certain that the seat is a genuine improvement. If not, then have you considered fitting an aftermarket seat to the SEAT? The likes of Recaro and Cobra make excellent bucket seats that are often approved by back and spine care associations.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe