Backseat passengers complain about dizziness
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Originally Posted by flavaj' post='397032' date='Mar 1 2007, 02:51 AM
Didn't realize that this was even an issue.., but a few of my co-workers refused to sit in my car today. The reason is because they felt dizzy and nausea after the last time they sat in the rear. Weird thing was.., my cousin said the same thing a few weeks ago. So I experimented by having my brother drive tonight while I was in the back seat and to my surprise, I got out of the car a little dazed. He had his fun with the spirited driving, but I sure didn't. If 1 or 2 people, then maybe just a coincidence. But 5 people have felt dizzy sitting in the rear seats. Wondering what can be the cause?? The dynamics of the rear seat, the seating positions, etc...???????
HOWEVER, I noticed that the new car smell did make me dizzy. Maybe it was me or there were some chemicals, or the glue...? I don't know... To prove that, I need to buy another new E60 to try again which could not happen soon. How about you take them to ride again after few months later to see if they feel dizzy again?
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Spirited driving and the low back seats and high front seat backs causing a lack of road visibility will cause nausea or dizzyness.
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I've had this and did some analysis too. Its happens more in an Auto than a Manual because of the drive differences and the start stop feel. In the Manual you tend to slow down before you stop. However I think the biggest reason is the heating that must be causing this. Open a window and see if you still feel the same.
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I have heard that complaint as well.
I think a contributing factor may be that there is not much of a forward view given high drivers seat, and low rear seats, coupled with a high door sill.
I think a contributing factor may be that there is not much of a forward view given high drivers seat, and low rear seats, coupled with a high door sill.
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='397037' date='Mar 1 2007, 08:12 AM
My wife complains the same thing to me too. 
She said maybe I am driving more agressive with the e60. 
She said maybe I am driving more agressive with the e60. 'You make me sick!!!'
I hear it from my wife all the time......
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Originally Posted by flavaj' post='397032' date='Feb 28 2007, 11:51 PM
Didn't realize that this was even an issue.., but a few of my co-workers refused to sit in my car today. The reason is because they felt dizzy and nausea after the last time they sat in the rear. Weird thing was.., my cousin said the same thing a few weeks ago.
I did not feel anything in the front seat, but back seat was definitely worse.
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Originally Posted by flavaj' post='397032' date='Feb 28 2007, 11:51 PM
Didn't realize that this was even an issue.., but a few of my co-workers refused to sit in my car today. The reason is because they felt dizzy and nausea after the last time they sat in the rear. Weird thing was.., my cousin said the same thing a few weeks ago. So I experimented by having my brother drive tonight while I was in the back seat and to my surprise, I got out of the car a little dazed. He had his fun with the spirited driving, but I sure didn't. If 1 or 2 people, then maybe just a coincidence. But 5 people have felt dizzy sitting in the rear seats. Wondering what can be the cause?? The dynamics of the rear seat, the seating positions, etc...???????
My friends have complained in the past about feeling a slight wobble-wobble, but I took it as bologne. Funny thing is they never felt dizzy in my ex MB E350. I also attribute this to the low rear seats and lack of road visibilty that many have mentioned. Oh well, I'm glad I'm always in the front seat. 
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When I sit in the rear (doesn't happen too much), I really enjoy it. It's a typical feeling. You can feel the rear being rigid - different to front-wheel drives. I even didn't think about feeling dizzy anytime