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Kirk · 10-22-2009, 10:59 AM

The rear seats were one reason why I bought my 996. I already had two other two seaters and wanted the option of having another car to haul my kids and dogs in. The biggest problem with the back seats is that you sit very upright, there's no lean to the back rests. If the kids slouch a bit (a nice throw pillow helps with lower back support) it can be comfortable. Fortunately I'm 5'7" and my Assistant is 5'2", so there's usually plenty of room in the back. My 14 yr old and 10 yr old daughters fit fine, as does my Assistant. Even my 17 yr old son is happy back there. Remember - even if it's a bit tight, the kids are still traveling in "Dad's 911". There will be no complaints as they feel privileged even if it is tight. Every last kid in my neighborhood has had a ride in the 911 rear seats because of this "privileged" feeling.

Still there are better options. I looked at Maserati Coupes, which have a much better back seat. But I also looked at the Audi TT and that was impossible for an adult and way too tight even for my 14 yr old. I'm happy with the 996.

Kirk

10-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#15
Kirk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 959	The rear seats were one reason why I bought my 996. I already had two other two seaters and wanted the option of having another car to haul my kids and dogs in. The biggest problem with the back seats is that you sit very upright, there's no lean to the back rests. If the kids slouch a bit (a nice throw pillow helps with lower back support) it can be comfortable. Fortunately I'm 5'7" and my Assistant is 5'2", so there's usually plenty of room in the back. My 14 yr old and 10 yr old daughters fit fine, as does my Assistant. Even my 17 yr old son is happy back there. Remember - even if it's a bit tight, the kids are still traveling in "Dad's 911". There will be no complaints as they feel privileged even if it is tight. Every last kid in my neighborhood has had a ride in the 911 rear seats because of this "privileged" feeling. Still there are better options. I looked at Maserati Coupes, which have a much better back seat. But I also looked at the Audi TT and that was impossible for an adult and way too tight even for my 14 yr old. I'm happy with the 996. Kirk __________________ 2000 Boxster S - Gemballa body kit, GT3 front bumper, JRZ coilovers, lower stress bars 2003 911 Carrera 4S - TechArt body kit, TechArt coilovers, HRE wheels 1986 911 Carrera Targa - 3.2L, Euro pistons, 964 cams, steel slant nose widebody 1975 911S Targa - undergoing a full restoration and engine rebuild Also In The Garage - '66 912, '69 912, '72 914 Chalon wide body, '73 914