seven seat e61?
12-23-2008, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='751152' date='Dec 23 2008, 10:20 AM
Ultimately I guess it just depends on how close to the rear window they are, as the E61 boot is quite large im guessing it will be better that many so called proper people carriers like the Zafira or Focus Smax, in those the kids faces really are against the back window on the last row of seats ?
12-23-2008, 02:24 AM
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I stand corrected on the Ford, never seen a 7 seat version of that in the flesh, was just a guess on those 
Good on Ford for putting in proper seats as well........another huge annoyance of mine with other car makers hehehehehhehe
Good on Ford for putting in proper seats as well........another huge annoyance of mine with other car makers hehehehehhehe
12-23-2008, 04:21 AM
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You should consider 7 seats X5 imho
12-23-2008, 10:28 AM
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Wow been off for a couple of days and there's a fair response. Thanks guys.
The crumple zone issue did pop into my head. Anyone got any crash test pics of a touring?
I've driven a V70 and I'm sure its not a bad car all round but it was really dull to drive. I'm sure some people carriers are fun but I'm just not a fan of them and am hoping the e61 will do the job with the help of a trip to the doc to stop me having any more
Suppose every drive is a risk to some extent and putting 2 kids in the boot for short trips may sound low risk but as they say most accidents happen close to home on short trips on roads you know!
I know. 2 seats in the boot and weld in a roll cage!
The crumple zone issue did pop into my head. Anyone got any crash test pics of a touring?
I've driven a V70 and I'm sure its not a bad car all round but it was really dull to drive. I'm sure some people carriers are fun but I'm just not a fan of them and am hoping the e61 will do the job with the help of a trip to the doc to stop me having any more
Suppose every drive is a risk to some extent and putting 2 kids in the boot for short trips may sound low risk but as they say most accidents happen close to home on short trips on roads you know!
I know. 2 seats in the boot and weld in a roll cage!
12-23-2008, 11:04 AM
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Nope chesney72, it's not possible for the E61.
But in the new X5 it is.
But in the new X5 it is.
12-23-2008, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chesney72' post='751407' date='Dec 23 2008, 08:28 PM
Suppose every drive is a risk to some extent and putting 2 kids in the boot for short trips may sound low risk but as they say most accidents happen close to home on short trips on roads you know!
12-29-2008, 05:21 AM
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I wondered about a 7-seat possibility too.
Even considered a MB E-class wagon as they have seats for 7.
But after I tried sitting in the way-back I realized seats for 7 and physically seating 7 actual people are two different things.
I'm not sure there's enough room in the back of a Mercedes for 2 people of any size, and I think the BMW is the same.
I'll keep watching this tread... I'd love to see it work!
Even considered a MB E-class wagon as they have seats for 7.
But after I tried sitting in the way-back I realized seats for 7 and physically seating 7 actual people are two different things.
I'm not sure there's enough room in the back of a Mercedes for 2 people of any size, and I think the BMW is the same.
I'll keep watching this tread... I'd love to see it work!
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As I have been saying already......
Watch - my point shown very clearly, and very graphicaly
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Watch - my point shown very clearly, and very graphicaly
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