Folding Seats Option
03-06-2005, 04:03 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG. Titanium Grey with Grey interior and Anthracite wood.
In my previous 545 I neglected to order the folding seats. I didn't think it was a good idea to have the possability to load something in the trunk which would require me to use it. That is what I have a truck and Suburban for.
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think. Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats. This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat. This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support. This is a great revolation for us. The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think. Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats. This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat. This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support. This is a great revolation for us. The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
03-06-2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Mar 6 2005, 08:03 PM
In my previous 545 I neglected to order the folding seats.? I didn't think it was a good idea to have the possability to load something in the trunk which would require me to use it.? That is what I have a truck and Suburban for.?
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
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. Unless some of you who use your E60 as golfing vessels can confirm that I do not need it.
03-07-2005, 07:43 AM
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In my E39, I can carry a 10' piece of lumber/molding/etc due to the folding rear seats.
Funny thing, it can actually be easier carrying long items in my E39 vs my 1990 Toyota Pick-Up truck!
I once carried 3 2x6 10' and severa 2x4s at 8' in my E39!
545i ED on March 23rd!!!!!
Funny thing, it can actually be easier carrying long items in my E39 vs my 1990 Toyota Pick-Up truck!
I once carried 3 2x6 10' and severa 2x4s at 8' in my E39!
545i ED on March 23rd!!!!!
03-07-2005, 01:45 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
I fit three kids in the back seat. Two on backless boosters who strap in first. My eldest then straps in in the middle without a booster. The extra inch would hlep if I only had two kids.
I have a large golf bag which fits just perfectly. You should try fitting it before ordering an option you might not need. I figured I would try everything before hauling large objects that might damage the paint on my E60.
I have a large golf bag which fits just perfectly. You should try fitting it before ordering an option you might not need. I figured I would try everything before hauling large objects that might damage the paint on my E60.
04-05-2005, 10:47 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i ordered - built 1/05 - arrived 3/16/05 . Silver Gray - Biege Interior. Sports Package, Steptronics, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather Package, Rear Fold Down Seats, Sat Radio.
Mods: Seatback Hangar, Trunk Net, Umbrella.
Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Mar 6 2005, 08:03 PM
In my previous 545 I neglected to order the folding seats.? I didn't think it was a good idea to have the possability to load something in the trunk which would require me to use it.? That is what I have a truck and Suburban for.?
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
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I have had folding rear seat since my days with Audis and Mustangs - this is my fourth BMW with folding seats - makes for a semi-station wagon capability. Skis especially are nice to have inside and hauling awkward objects. Anything bigger I have delivered by truck. I have even used it for camping with an E39 aqnd to soon with the 545i.
04-06-2005, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwin14rsm' date='Mar 6 2005, 08:03 PM
In my previous 545 I neglected to order the folding seats.? I didn't think it was a good idea to have the possability to load something in the trunk which would require me to use it.? That is what I have a truck and Suburban for.?
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
However, I must eat my words, but not for what you think.? Mynew 545 I came with the folding seats.? This option moved the clasp about 1/2" to 1" futher away from the vertical portion of the seat.? This 1/2" allows my 4 year old to buckle her self in with out support.? This is a great revolation for us.? The folding seat also puts the two clasps for the new child seat regulations with an easier access plastic cover.
Conclusion: If you have kids in carseats, get the folding seat option, but not for the purpose of folding the seat.
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Your new and old cars look nice. In the photos are you trading with a BMW dealership or is it an independant trader of all makes? Just curious thats all
04-06-2005, 11:43 AM
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Now C6 "Stripper"
Folding rear seats are the bomb. A must if you special order ( only 430 bucks)
Most cars on the dealer's lots don't have this option and retrofitting would cost an arm and a leg!
But some say the seats have less padding though.
Most cars on the dealer's lots don't have this option and retrofitting would cost an arm and a leg!
But some say the seats have less padding though.
04-06-2005, 03:33 PM
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My Ride: 545i Jet Black, Auburn Dakota, Sport Package, Logic 7, Red rear reflectors, K&N intake filter
You must have the same household setup as us. I drive the 545 and wife drives the Yukon XL which has the car seats.
I don't have folding seats (didn't want to wait for one that did) and took one of my daughters out the other Sunday and did notice that the LATCH car seat hooks are buried more than usual. Will look more closely on the next car I buy.
FYI, I noticed you got yours also at Irvine BMW from the pic of old car
Not too thrilled about their svc dept's cheap ass Enterprise loaner cars though
I don't have folding seats (didn't want to wait for one that did) and took one of my daughters out the other Sunday and did notice that the LATCH car seat hooks are buried more than usual. Will look more closely on the next car I buy.
FYI, I noticed you got yours also at Irvine BMW from the pic of old car
Not too thrilled about their svc dept's cheap ass Enterprise loaner cars though
04-09-2005, 03:47 AM
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My Ride: X3 | 3.0 | 6-speed manual
On my E36 coupe, the folding rear seat was ESSENTIAL for bringing my 4 mounted wheels/tires to the shop for bi-annual winter/summer tire swaps. No way could I have fit them into the car without that option!!
Can any of you who swap mounted tires like that on an E60 comment on the ease of fitting them into the car with or without the fold-down rear seats? Maybe 2 or 3 in the trunk and 1 or 2 on the rear seat if the seat doesn't fold down?
But since I'm going to be ordering the car, it's definitely a no-brainer at $430.
Can any of you who swap mounted tires like that on an E60 comment on the ease of fitting them into the car with or without the fold-down rear seats? Maybe 2 or 3 in the trunk and 1 or 2 on the rear seat if the seat doesn't fold down?
But since I'm going to be ordering the car, it's definitely a no-brainer at $430.
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