Damn! Back problems are common in this group. Suffering from a "bulged disk" myself and so I use an "old man" lumbar pillow too. I rebuilt the seat base but now the set back needs to be done. It just hold the spine in a nice curve, no lumbar support anymore. I am planning on simply putting the lumbar pillow inside the seatback under the MBTex and using a little spray adhesive to keep it there. RT

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When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

My seats are pretty worn as well, but I think I would rather find something nice used instead. 2 friends of mine have Volvo wagons, those seats are in an entirely different class IMHO. Great, adjustable lumbar support, and really nice heaters. The older one (89) has a similar leather pattern to the MB. Now, if I can find a nice pair in gray..................................

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'82 300SD - 361K mi - "Blue"

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

listen, look, .........and duck.

I'm NOT an old man (~12yrs mentally), but I also have a pillow for a lumbar support. I plan to buy one of those supports specifically made for that and instal it under some sheepskin covers. Of course, all it takes is $'s and right now I'm doing everything I can to pay bills.

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

My seat used to be a little uncomfortable (and COLD) on cold mornings...leather sucks the heat right out of you, so I got a sheepskin, a nice thick one, from Sams Club for $25. It turned my seat into the most comfortable thing ever, major difference, I can sit in it forever. Plus....its not cold....which is a very very nice thing...

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I've found that these cars are the most comfortable to sit in, at least compared to our japanese cars. I got really nice sheepskins on mine, which helps. It seems that my mom's w126 has more back support though, I'm not sure if im imagining things but that 300SDL is more comfortable to drive.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Maybe I'm getting old and creaky, but my experience is completely different than most posters here. All my Jap cars have been an order of magnitude more comfortable than this Benz. I've replaced the driver's seat with one in great shape - the old one had a broken spring. The new one sits level, but is one of the most uncomfortable seats ever. It's getting to the point where I get cramps if I have to sit in traffic any length of time.

This is what I am doing, and I will provide pictures when it happens:

I got a set of leather seats from a '83 BMW 533i for $40. Completely adjustable, good side and lumbar support. Everything the W123 seats are not. Best of all, the seat belts attach to the seat frame, and the reels bolt into the Benz locations. All it will require is some minor fabrication to adapt the seat frame to the Benz mounting points. It's going to be good. Down with MB W123 inferior seats!

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

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That bad huh? That does pose a problem and i wonder, since these cars aren't the fastest or the most maneuverable around, why you'd keep driving one if you aren't even comfortable in it

Everyone's body is different though i suppose. But my sister's 2000 corolla seats are like cardboard. My dad's 2000 Accord isn't too bad though, but it always feels odd to drive 'cause the steering wheel's so small .

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

similar idea over here. I got a pair of seats from a 98 BMW 750iL last tuesday. I'll have to wait until summer to put them in, but I can hardly wait! Of all the things I DON'T like about my car, the seats are on top of the list. There are only a couple other things I don't like, fixing the seats will make it a super keeper.

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'82 300SD - 361K mi - "Blue"

"Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement."

listen, look, .........and duck.

Yes, Volvo is an entirely different seat experience! Our Volvo 850 wagon (sold) had THE MOST comfortable seats I've ever sat in. We drove 4000 miles in about 2 weeks (to Tx and back) and never felt uncomfortable ('cept when it was 117* in TX). Even my sis, who has the same bulging disc/pinched nerve as me, was comfortable in them at the height of her problem. I've thought about replacing my 190d's seats with Volvo seats (researching if possible). Would keep the Mercedes seats for resale, but use the Volvo seats until then Actually, I've even thought of getting one for the living room...trying to find anything comfortable to sit in

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3Diesels
1987 Mercedes 190D 2.5/non turbo/auto
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins auto
2003 VW Golf TDI 5 speed

My friend had a 5.0 Mustang and I think those were the most comfortable seats I've sat in.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

Ok, I admit it, my seat base is so shot on both sides that I have the pads from a rocker to use to build it up under the seat cover...

So sue me...

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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I am 18 years old...and I have you ALL BEAT!
I have a heating pad plugged into a power converter that keeps my recently extremely sore somewhat subdued..
I am 6'6" so back problems = basic mobility problems
The seats in my car are literally raped (falling apart, had a spring poking me in the butt, etc).
I cannot play the pillow game becuase the car barely fits me vertically trying to sit up straight my hat mashes the sunroof.
I really want to find some different seats to put in the car or atleast redo these (I like the power seats).
Anyone know where you can get either decent stock leather or a seat cover that looks halfway decent (I don't like sheepskin...doesnt fit with my lifestyle too well )
Also now I want heated seats

My seats are in okay condition, the backs are great, except on the back of my drivers seat the back side falls off and hits any passengers in the knees. My front seats hit bottom when you sit in them,now maybe i need a pillow there. My butt actually feels like it's about 4 inches off the pavement. My kids tell me i'm pimp'n. That all I need is a white hat and a feather.