Does anyone really want heated seats? - Page 2

EssexExile · Dec 21st, 2023, 18:32

Two of the maddest ideas in cars - leather seats, and then heating because you've go leather seats! Give me cloth seats every time.

Frank Bullitt · Dec 21st, 2023, 18:39

I wouldn’t buy a car without them, 3-stage heating means you have the choice from furnace to nicely warming.

Heated when the same, with my Reynaurds it’s genuinely a game changer.

Tannaton · Dec 21st, 2023, 19:10

Yes absolutely, every daily driver I've had for >15 years has had them as a factory option and my farm pickup (Ford Ranger) I retro fitted a kit off ebay.

The Thong · Dec 21st, 2023, 19:27

I love having heated seats. My Subaru warms up quickly so the seats are not on for long but my Transit connect takes aggressors seats are great until the heater has warmed up. Never missed when I’d never had them… Now? I’d never be without em.

TT

Moomoo · Dec 21st, 2023, 19:40

They are useful to switch on in July on an unsuspecting passenger as well!😈

griston64 · Dec 21st, 2023, 19:45

I never use them ! I would swap for a heated steering wheel all day long.

Moomoo · Dec 21st, 2023, 19:49

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Originally Posted by griston64

I never use them ! I would swap for a heated steering wheel all day long.

Agreed. Had them for years, Mrs. loves them . Not for me though!

volvo always · Dec 21st, 2023, 21:06

I do use them sometimes on my 2015 Auris and on my 1996 Volvo 940. 940 has full leather seats from the original half leather.

James.

baggy798 · Dec 22nd, 2023, 01:01

Yeah, they're crap and not needed. I removed the switches and fitted blanks.

It would be interesting to see a temperature test of a heated seat left on for a couple minutes vs someone just sitting in the seat and warming the seat with their arse.

I reckon you could fool people by flicking a disconnected switch that still lit up, and they would magically feel warmer. Placebo.

Pidgeonpost · Dec 22nd, 2023, 08:25

I'd be happy to do without them with cloth seats, but every car we've bought in recent years has been secondhand with leather upholstery and heated seats. Great for a quick burst of warmth, but I never use the maximum setting, nor do I use them for long. You'd never get my Mrs to agree to leather seats without them being fitted.
Our V70 came with ventilated seats which I've never come across before, but tried them a few times during the 30C° spell this summer. They were very effective. I believe they can be used in conjunction with heated seats to dry wet clothing while you drive - or if Tena pads are pushed beyond their design envelope.

Dec 21st, 2023, 18:32	#11
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:32 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	Two of the maddest ideas in cars - leather seats, and then heating because you've go leather seats! Give me cloth seats every time. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Dec 21st, 2023, 19:10	#13
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 23:21 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Yes absolutely, every daily driver I've had for >15 years has had them as a factory option and my farm pickup (Ford Ranger) I retro fitted a kit off ebay. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Dec 21st, 2023, 19:27	#14
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:06 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I love having heated seats. My Subaru warms up quickly so the seats are not on for long but my Transit connect takes aggressors seats are great until the heater has warmed up. Never missed when I’d never had them… Now? I’d never be without em. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Dec 21st, 2023, 19:40	#15
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:45 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	They are useful to switch on in July on an unsuspecting passenger as well!😈 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Dec 21st, 2023, 19:45	#16
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	I never use them ! I would swap for a heated steering wheel all day long. __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Dec 21st, 2023, 18:39	#12
Frank Bullitt Scandanavian Flick Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 05:37 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England	I wouldn’t buy a car without them, 3-stage heating means you have the choice from furnace to nicely warming. Heated when the same, with my Reynaurds it’s genuinely a game changer.

Dec 21st, 2023, 21:06	#18
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:24 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	I do use them sometimes on my 2015 Auris and on my 1996 Volvo 940. 940 has full leather seats from the original half leather. James.

Dec 22nd, 2023, 01:01	#19
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Today 03:08 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	Yeah, they're crap and not needed. I removed the switches and fitted blanks. It would be interesting to see a temperature test of a heated seat left on for a couple minutes vs someone just sitting in the seat and warming the seat with their arse. I reckon you could fool people by flicking a disconnected switch that still lit up, and they would magically feel warmer. Placebo. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Dec 22nd, 2023, 08:25	#20
Pidgeonpost Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 06:51 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Gloucester	I'd be happy to do without them with cloth seats, but every car we've bought in recent years has been secondhand with leather upholstery and heated seats. Great for a quick burst of warmth, but I never use the maximum setting, nor do I use them for long. You'd never get my Mrs to agree to leather seats without them being fitted. Our V70 came with ventilated seats which I've never come across before, but tried them a few times during the 30C° spell this summer. They were very effective. I believe they can be used in conjunction with heated seats to dry wet clothing while you drive - or if Tena pads are pushed beyond their design envelope. __________________ V70 D5 SE Lux MY 2008

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