Fold down rear seats
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I'm stuck on the fold down rear seat option.
I know it might come in handy some time, but not sure how often.
On the negative, I've heard that the seats are less padded and therefore not as comfortable. I've also seen complaints about noises from the rear seats with this option.
Any thoughts, comments for or against this option?
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I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere.
I know it might come in handy some time, but not sure how often.
On the negative, I've heard that the seats are less padded and therefore not as comfortable. I've also seen complaints about noises from the rear seats with this option.
Any thoughts, comments for or against this option?
TIA-
I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere.
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I like the fold down seats and so far I have heard no noises and no complaints from friends who have ridden in the back.
Plus, it was given to me as a free option.
Plus, it was given to me as a free option.
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I have it and i think it's one of the best options you can put in your BMW.
No noise from the seats and the middle place in the rear has a nicer design special the cup holder which i don't like in the regular seat.
About the comfort it's superb. This seats are the same that are in the E61(Touring).
Just fine and you can put what ever you want in the car. The regular model isn't so good in fitting long objects, ski or a bicicle, .....
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No noise from the seats and the middle place in the rear has a nicer design special the cup holder which i don't like in the regular seat.
About the comfort it's superb. This seats are the same that are in the E61(Touring).
Just fine and you can put what ever you want in the car. The regular model isn't so good in fitting long objects, ski or a bicicle, .....
Here is a photo.
Don't think twice.
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I remember the E39 fold downs were less padded but I haven't seen or heard anything about that on the E60.
Either way, I've had fold downs on two E39's and my E60. Nobody has ever said there wasn't enough padding and I've never had any squeaks, rattles, etc. in any of the cars.
I use the fold downs all the time. Couldn't live without them.
Either way, I've had fold downs on two E39's and my E60. Nobody has ever said there wasn't enough padding and I've never had any squeaks, rattles, etc. in any of the cars.
I use the fold downs all the time. Couldn't live without them.
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
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I couldn't have the car without them. I use them quite often when I put for sale signs in my car. No squeaks or rattles. It's a must have option for me.