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Flat seat in 940 900 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be Steve on  Mon Dec 30 07:48 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The driver's seat in my '95 940 wagon is flattened with wear - to the point that it is uncomfortable to sit on for any trip longer than half an hour. Is it possible to buy a new seat (just the part you sit on?) I've read about rebuilding seats, but I don't think I want to get that involved. Thanks








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    Flat seat in 940 900 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be chris herbst on  Mon Dec 30 10:43 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    As far as I know, you have to buy the whole seat, not just the seat bottom. I could be mistaken.

    The 940 seats can go flat after a while.

    You could either buy new foam from the dealership, if it's available. Or a new seat, which probably would be available. Both would be expensive; the new seat will be REALLY expensive. I mean really.

    Or you could have an upholstery shop put more foam in the seat to compensate for the flattened quality of it.

    Price out a new seat. That's why people rebuild them. I wouldn't be surprised if a new seat is over a thousand. Even two thousand.

    You can also see if you might score one from a recycler or a junkyard, although there is no guarantee that it's going to be much better. The dealership seats are expensive because nobody buys brand new seats.








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    Flat seat in 940 900 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be chris herbst on  Mon Dec 30 10:43 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    As far as I know, you have to buy the whole seat, not just the seat bottom. I could be mistaken.

    The 940 seats can go flat after a while.

    You could either buy new foam from the dealership, if it's available. Or a new seat, which probably would be available. Both would be expensive; the new seat will be REALLY expensive. I mean really.

    Or you could have an upholstery shop put more foam in the seat to compensate for the flattened quality of it.

    Price out a new seat. That's why people rebuild them. I wouldn't be surprised if a new seat is over a thousand. Even two thousand.

    You can also see if you might score one from a recycler or a junkyard, although there is no guarantee that it's going to be much better. The dealership seats are expensive because nobody buys brand new seats.







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