Here is a straight answer to what is a real problem. Although most of the readers of this forum are younger, the S2000 is more than ten years old, so some of the drivers and their passengers have also gotten older. The typical sports car is low, and the seating position of the driver and passenger is low. I noticed years ago at the SF AutoShow that all the sports cars had similar seating positions. Practically the only differences when the car is stationary is that the more $$$ the price, the longer the hood. A moderate amount of hip strength is needed to get seated if one were to get in the usual way by leading with one leg, positioning ones' bottom in the center of the seat and pulling the following leg inside. This is even harder if you can't open the door widely (two door cars have longer doors) when parked beside someone else. As I've gotten older, I've also noticed that it was more difficult to climb in. Having helped my mother and another friend get in, when both were in their eighties, I noticed that it was not easy for them to get in. I figured out that the easiest way for them to get in was to back into the car. First turn and present their posterior through the door. You have to help hold them so that they can maintain their balance if they are older, else they can balance themselves by holding the door or doorway. Having positioned their bottom in the center of the seat, then they can turn to face forward. If they are older, you might have to lift their leg by the foot so that they can get their legs inside.

 

my gf actually introduced me to s2000. she grew up with a family friend having them.. and when we started dating the family friend allowed me buy one of his.. so she never complains about my car; she loves it.

my mom on the other hand; she'd rather walk then try geting in an out of my car lol

 

My mother in her 60's who has back and bone problems gets into the passenger seat with no issues. My wife with degenerative spine issues gets into my Recaro SPG bucket seat with no issues and says its more comfortable that most of the seats she's been in.

Change the ladies in question. It is cheaper in the long run.

 

Agree with Recaro SPG, feels SO much better than the stock seats. My back was killing me after a 600 mile trip after I got my car, and Im used to being uncomfortable.

 

Sometimes after a long run when my legs feel like absolute mush, it's tough for me to get in. I sometimes have to pick up my left leg and drop it in the footwell, haha.

Other than that, I've had no problems and no complaints from passengers.

 

Bob, I think the entire lower back area support is good. I tried a Bride seat but felt that it encroached too much on the tailbone. All in all, the SPG has been a fantastic buy. Wife is encouraging me to get another SPG for passenger side

 

I was talking about the OEM seat haha. I see now I should have elaborated.

Recaro SPG has been fantastic for me. Not as stylish to get in and out of, but once Im in I feel like a baby in a crib. Best $825 Ive ever spent, and most comfortable 3 hour trip in the rain to date.

 

Few leg squats never hurt nobody yo.

 

I was talking about the OEM seat haha. I see now I should have elaborated.

Recaro SPG has been fantastic for me. Not as stylish to get in and out of, but once Im in I feel like a baby in a crib. Best $825 Ive ever spent, and most comfortable 3 hour trip in the rain to date.
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Bob: I did mean the SPG has great lower back support.

 

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