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Lance Keelan
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• L.I., NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/27/2004 |
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 Posted:12/15/2004 14:00 |
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I will be ordering a new X this spring and want to hear opinions on the 2nd row buckets.
We will be loaded with 4 guys going to the racetrack and having the buckets makes it real nice when you want to recline and take a snooze in the back seat. I like it better since it doesn't interfere at all with the seat next to you, and the armrest can still be utilized by itself when reclining. I realize the bench reclines but it doesn't operate as independently as I'd like.
Also I am looking at the XLT, but it isn't offered with the 2nd row buckets. I understand a loaded up XLT is as much as more than an Eddie Bauer or Ltd.
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:12/15/2004 17:25 |
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The back buckets aren't near the same seat aas the front, but it does afford the functionality I required....
knew I wanted the bukctets from previous X and vans...
one thing I am looking into is sliders for the rear seat AND the back buckets to allow for more legroom when not using the rear cargo area....
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
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Lance Keelan
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• L.I., NY, USA |
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• Registered on 2/27/2004 |
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Posted:12/16/2004 09:56 |
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John,
I have thought that sliders would be a great option for the rear buckets, but wouldn't they have to slide on an angle? From what I can see the seat would interfere with the interior trim and/or the "step" in the floor.
I've also thought that removing the 2nd row seats and using the 3rd row only would make for a nice setup to relax on long trips. Just put some duffel bags etc. on the floor and stretch your legs out straight.
It's disappointing that the rear seats in the X have such little legroom for such a big vehicle. And that's regardless of a bench or bucket configuration. |
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:12/16/2004 14:49 |
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Having done all this back in the hippy-dippy days to my shag carpeted van..... 
just thought I could find some of those $15 sliders and try it if only to get a few more inches of leg room for my passengers !!!!
I keep forgetting about it because I never sit back there, but it is on one of these To Do list somehwere... 
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo)
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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Ctenosaura
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• Belmont, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/7/2004 |
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Posted:12/16/2004 23:35 |
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I like my my 2nd row buckets, because it prevents my kids from touching each other  and having a big fight  ensue causing me to try to whack   them and swerving off the road and crashing  . |
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Bill Johnson
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• Rio linda, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 6/11/2002 |
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Posted:12/18/2004 13:23 |
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Mine is an 00 and we made some custom brackets for the second row seats then I ordered E-350 leather seats for them. They have twice the leg room.
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