On 9/25/2015 7:27 AM, Muggles wrote:

It was unfortunate as I really liked the layout of the engine compartment
in those vehicles (given that *I* would be doing all the maintenance
work). But, we quickly ruled them out solely because of this
"seating problem".

I've ruled out several cars just because the drivers seat was
uncomfortable, and the door was so close to the drivers seat that you
couldn't adjust the seat unless the door was open. What were they
thinking with such a design?

Yes. We ended up choosing between our "finalists" based primarily
on how good *both* seats felt. I.e., *one* of us will be seated in
the passenger seat so it had better be AS COMFORTABLE as the
driver's seat!

We gave some (token) consideration to the back seat, as well. But,
we rarely drive folks around so this wasn't going to be a deal-breaker
(or maker).

Many of the cars that we *thought* would be in our final list before
we started the selection process failed to clear that bar: their seats
were very uncomfortable (even though we spend ~250 hours ANNUALLY in
the car). Others failed the "visibility" criteria (c'mon, guys...
don't you *see* that pillar blocking your vision?? Are your eyes
located on a different body part than mine??)