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Old 09-04-07, 03:12 PM
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Folding rear seats are just another source of rattles. If you need them on a frequent/recurring basis, you should consider a larger vehicle (seriously!).

Structural rigidity is the reason Lexus gives for not having them, but don't folding rear seats kill the point of a valet key as well?
Old 09-04-07, 03:38 PM
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Yea that really threw me off at first too. I looked at the piece of leather in the butt section of the rear seats and thought man that really looks like its a folding point... But nope, no folding.
Old 09-04-07, 06:53 PM
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As I understand it Lexus does not offer folding rear seats mainly due to noise considerations. They feel a solid seat is more rigid, can be better insulated, is just more quiet. Their choice, and I don't think it costs them any sales. If folding rear seats are a must, then Lexus isn't the car for you.
Old 09-04-07, 07:17 PM
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Folding rear seats for cargo... thats what the caravan is for... Small rearseat space, lol i dont sit in the back of my own car so i could careless As far as im concerned my car is a 2 seater *i treat all my cars like that* the back doors are just convineant for shopping
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