Split folding rear seats?
11-17-2005 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='198860' date='Nov 16 2005, 05:08 AM
This should be std. Not an option. What a rip-off! 
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Plus you get a nicer looking car with them for free...
11-17-2005 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='198740' date='Nov 16 2005, 02:30 AM
e60 is my first car without a split seats. So far I don't have the need to use it, but winter is coming, I don't know what should I do with my snowboard.
11-17-2005 | 08:13 PM
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Can anyone post pics of the difference in the headrest and the arm rest of the fold down vs. the non-fold down seats?
11-18-2005 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by hoopsrob' post='199861' date='Nov 18 2005, 12:13 AM
Can anyone post pics of the difference in the headrest and the arm rest of the fold down vs. the non-fold down seats?
Non fold-down seat armrest with storage compartment lid closed:
Non fold-down seat armrest with storage compartment lid open:
Fold-down seat armrest with cupholder cover open:
Fold-down seat armrest flipped up showing center headrest:
As you can see, the biggest difference is that the cupholders have a hinged cover with the fold-down seats because the cupholders are higher and would show from the rear window...
11-18-2005 | 05:06 AM
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Rudy---thanks----that's great to see. Sounds like the pros outweigh the cons to me. I'll be adding it to my order.
11-18-2005 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='199613' date='Nov 17 2005, 09:09 PM
I think fold down rear seat is very useful with those who has girlfriend. It makes a perfect flat bed a couple. 
You need to change your E60 to a E61
That way you get some room for tthe action, as well
11-18-2005 | 09:35 AM
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Bought my E60 used and didn't have a chance to order the split seats. Having owned the car for several months this is one option I would DEFINITELY get! The trunk is way too small! I play ice hockey and can't fit a hockey stick anywhere in the E60 except in the back seat! The trunk barely holds my gear! I had to buy a Jeep so I can take it when I play. The E60 trunk is good for my brief case but not much else. Get the split seats!!!!!