The 14-way and 18-way seats really don't suit tall drivers

[Station]

I need to make a decision. My 4s order goes FIRM tomorrow.

I'm 6'3 and with longer legs with wide shoulders (was college swimmer). I don't mind the 14 and had 14 in my past ICE Macan. But I test drove both and liked both, but can't decide.

It would be a no-brainer on behalf of the 18, but some guy in another thread complained about his 18's calling them hard and said he needs to drive with a pillow (?)

I find this to be maybe a stretch.

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[Station]

Thanks @kaiju , we have 2 Macans and the other car has 14's. I do like them better. But as another member said either my 18's are getting a little softer or I'm getting a little more used to them.

You are saying you like 14's better?

 

[jsclarke]

You are saying you like 14's better?

I think both seats are "hard"- but I'd pick the 14's over the 18's for comfort.

 

[DTaxman]

I need to make a decision. My 4s order goes FIRM tomorrow.

I'm 6'3 and with longer legs with wide shoulders (was college swimmer). I don't mind the 14 and had 14 in my past ICE Macan. But I test drove both and liked both, but can't decide.

It would be a no-brainer on behalf of the 18, but some guy in another thread complained about his 18's calling them hard and said he needs to drive with a pillow (?)

I find this to be maybe a stretch.

I'm 6'5 and about 200 lbs. Generally thinner frame. I got the 14 way seats because no massage function was a deal breaker for my wife. I think initially I was overthinking the seats and trying to "feel" any potential problems with them, but after 3 months I think they are great. No complaints. Like every car I've ever owned, I would prefer a more extreme leg extension on the front of the seats, but that's dreaming for any car without a custom seat.

I recently got a macan ice loaner and it has the 18 way seats. My initial reaction when I sat down for the first time was that they it was way too tight with the bolstering. However, I do have to say after a couple days I've gotten used to them also and they are comfortable. Between the two, I think I would still pick the 14 way was my preference for overall comfort (regardless of the massage functionality).

 

[Station]

ok, thanks all. My build sheet has 14's currently. I'll leave it that way.

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[Garylaw]

Whats wrong with the 8-way seats??

 

[DTaxman]

Whats wrong with the 8-way seats??

Honestly, they are probably just fine. For me, decisions on most of these things are knowing I didn't get the "best" and "fear of missing out". However, after a few months, most of that anxiety goes away.

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