Fold down rear seat

C4S4SS · 07-13-2006, 02:07 PM

So I was a little anxious when I bought my 330i a year ago May and didn't get the fold down rear seat :mad:. Has anyone converted their rear seat to a fold down? Can it be done? Thanks

Richwm · 07-13-2006, 02:30 PM

The answer is no if you dont have fold down seats you have a solid piece of metel behind your rear seat.

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Originally Posted by C4S4SS

So I was a little anxious when I bought my 330i a year ago May and didn't get the fold down rear seat :mad:. Has anyone converted their rear seat to a fold down? Can it be done? Thanks

bavarian19 · 07-13-2006, 02:32 PM

it will not fold down... but your structural integrity is that much greater (stiffer bodyshell) without the split/fold rear seats...

Nikki · 07-13-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

it will not fold down... but your structural integrity is that much greater (stiffer bodyshell) without the split/fold rear seats...

lol i was going to mention that as well, if it makes you feel better. you could always just get a 335 coupe, they come standard with fold down. :P

bavarian19 · 07-13-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

lol i was going to mention that as well, if it makes you feel better. you could always just get a 335 coupe, they come standard with fold down. :P

I am waiting on the 335 sedan though... For some reason, I have never wanted to own a coupe (as a primary mode of transportation)...

jflecha · 07-13-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I am waiting on the 335 sedan though... For some reason, I have never wanted to own a coupe (as a primary mode of transportation)...

I thought the E92 is coupe only, the sedan would still be the E90 as far as the 3 series is concerned.

JSpira · 07-13-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jflecha

I thought the E92 is coupe only, the sedan would still be the E90 as far as the 3 series is concerned.

Yes, the E92 is a coupé, the E90 is a sedan. Not sure why you are saying this but... you are right.

bavarian19 · 07-13-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jflecha

I thought the E92 is coupe only, the sedan would still be the E90 as far as the 3 series is concerned.

You are correct... the 335 sedan (E90) should be out in september, or maybe a little later than that... The 335 coupe (E92) is what is currently being advertised...

jflecha · 07-13-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

You are correct... the 335 sedan (E90) should be out in september, or maybe a little later than that... The 335 coupe (E92) is what is currently being advertised...

I mentioned it because you said you were waiting for the 335 sedan, do you mean the there will be a 335 sedan and and an E90 330i sedan, that doesnt make much sense unless you mean an E90 with the new coupes engine.

xcalibr · 07-13-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jflecha

I mentioned it because you said you were waiting for the 335 sedan, do you mean the there will be a 335 sedan and and an E90 330i sedan, that doesnt make much sense unless you mean an E90 with the new coupes engine.

that's exactly what he means.

David328M-Sport · 07-13-2006, 06:57 PM

I paid extra for my through loading when I purchased my E36 and E46 cars.
My E90 came standard with trough loading, which was a nice surprise as it does come in handy from time to time.

bimmer4me · 07-13-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

it will not fold down... but your structural integrity is that much greater (stiffer bodyshell) without the split/fold rear seats...

That's not accurate in the case of the e90. The structural integrity is exactly the same with or without fold down seats. Here's the thread of you want to read more...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571

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