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Captain's chairs in a 3-row SUV
Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:51 pm
Anybody regret getting them? Is there any down side to them, other than one less seating option?
I've got two kids in car seats, so is there any disadvantage with kids or car seats? Seems it would be a lot easier to let them access the 3rd row when they're older
It appears to be a little more challenging to find local inventory with the captain's chairs, so I'm wondering if I'm just better off getting one with bench seating
I've got two kids in car seats, so is there any disadvantage with kids or car seats? Seems it would be a lot easier to let them access the 3rd row when they're older
It appears to be a little more challenging to find local inventory with the captain's chairs, so I'm wondering if I'm just better off getting one with bench seating
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Posted on 3/11/20 at 1:55 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
MIL (no) bought one last year. She doesn't like when you fold down the second row that there's a gap between the chairs.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:02 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
2nd row captains chairs is the only option. I built a little box for gap in center when folded, it’s a non issue for me
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:03 pm to The Nino
Had captains chairs with a 2008 Acadia and now with a 2019 Enclave. Love the look and the easy access to the 3rd row. My 2 kids always loved them and grew to like them more over the years --- esp. with sports and activities with their friends. Never had any issues. No regrets whatsoever.
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:05 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
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so I'm wondering if I'm just better off getting one with bench seating
Don't do it!
I did it for the exact same reason and regret the hell out of it. My reasoning for looking at them was the exact same as yours.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:07 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Captains chairs are the only option for 3 row SUVs IMO.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:08 pm to The Nino
quote:<-----Been to your MIL's gap, ftr....
MIL (no) bought one last year. She doesn't like when you fold down the second row that there's a gap between the chairs.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:09 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
my expedition has 2nd row captain's chairs and I wouldnt have it any other way
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:12 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
quote:
so I'm wondering if I'm just better off getting one with bench seating
Don't do it.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:12 pm to TH03
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Captains chairs are the only option for 3 row SUVs IMO.
Depends on family size IMO. If only a family of 4, captains chairs are fine since you can have the 3rd row folded and still maximize cargo space while moving everyone.
If a family of 5, I would find the 2nd row bench better for the same reason.
But as a general rule I prefer captains chairs.
This post was edited on 3/11/20 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:13 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
We had captain's chairs for 16 years. Never once regretted them especially with kids. Separation is good. Lol
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:14 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
I remember my grandparents’ big ole car.
Had a front bench seat that ran from door to door.
It was like a sofa in a car.
Had a front bench seat that ran from door to door.
It was like a sofa in a car.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:16 pm to LNCHBOX
Yeah, true, or you just pick your favorite 2 of the 3.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:26 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
I've had one with bench for middle seat, and now 2 with Captain's chairs. Won't ever get a bench again.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:27 pm to Dcook2
Thanks for the responses everyone. Sounds like a consensus. I'll keep looking.
I was previously willing to look out of state and just book a cheap flight and drive one back, but unless they're willing to give Corona exposure discounts, I'm back to just looking around South LA
I was previously willing to look out of state and just book a cheap flight and drive one back, but unless they're willing to give Corona exposure discounts, I'm back to just looking around South LA
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:30 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Have had 2 Infinitis with second row captains chairs. They were awesome
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:34 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
Had an '08 Explorer and now a '14 Armada, both with bench seat and only 1 child. I still very much prefer it that way to maximize cargo space to be able to keep the 3rd row folded down when we have grandparents or friends visiting from out of town and we can all ride together. Not that captain's seats would be the end of the world, but just not me or my wife's preference.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:41 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
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Depends on family size IMO. If only a family of 4, captains chairs are fine since you can have the 3rd row folded and still maximize cargo space while moving everyone.
If a family of 5, I would find the 2nd row bench better for the same reason.
Family of 5 here. This. I have buckets and wish I had the bench. Tahoe.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:43 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
I do not see why they make SUVs without captain chairs on the second row.
Posted on 3/11/20 at 2:44 pm to Neauxla_Tiger
With two kids in car seats I would have preferred a bench seat in the middle. Mainly for road trip so the wife could move back there and feed or keep them happy.
This was when they were really little and rear facing. Now that the youngest is 3 and more self sufficient then it’s not a big deal
This was when they were really little and rear facing. Now that the youngest is 3 and more self sufficient then it’s not a big deal
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