VIPNiSS

iTrader: (2)

am I a moron or do our seats not fold down in the back?

dunnojack

you're a moron.

LexFather

I would edit dunnojack's post but you did ask "am I a moron"

They don't fold and sadly I don't think any Lexus has fold down seats. Some have a trunk pass through the center armrest. I wish they would let us have this useful feature but then I guess they want us to buy the RX as a 2nd vehicle

rominl

iTrader: (4)

to certain extend i don't understand why this option is not offered

dunnojack

i've heard all kinds of BS about why there are no fold downs.

more weight? gimme a break. a few extra hinges isn't gonna tip the weight balance to 30:70


on the other hand, i guess you're not supposed to use a luxury car to haul crap

jtrue28

ding ding ding

dunnojack

fold down seats usually don't fold down all the way anyway.

i tried putting lumber in my old car with fold down seats. it was pretty much useless.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

well i don't think it's meant for hauling a whole cabinet. but a few times already i just want to put a bigger picture frame or something in the car and i wish the rear seats could fold down

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

This is where I am glad the wife drives a SUV. Can throw just about anything in it and not worry about anything getting damaged.

tsavo

The trunk space in the GS is pretty awful. I could barley fit my friend's golf bag in the trunk. A luxury 4 door car with a trunk too small for a golf bag is pretty ridiculous.

kalvano

If it moves and is loose, eventually it will rattle. Hence, no fold-down seats.

dunnojack

my old car is over 10 years old with fold down seats. there are no rattles.

and even if it did rattle, it would only be at the latch, which is easy to fix with some foam.




yeah. that is a gripe i have. the inside space is much smaller than you'd think, judging from the size of the exterior.

the 5 series trunk is huge. and the shape of the trunk makes it useful. unlike our trunk, which is eaten up by the wheel wells.
5 series is large, AND has fold down seats

rominl

iTrader: (4)

fwiw the e class trunk looks even bigger and more spacious (usable) as well

Yang1815

iTrader: (1)

It's bad when I have to maneuver a set of clubs just to fit them in. Harder with two sets, and forget about three.

I am bringing my clubs next time I go car shopping.

The G Man

Fold down seats are like convertibles, they need extra structural support elsewhere. The GS's frame is not strong enough as it is, a fold down seat will just cause more handling and rattle problems.