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Well I have been waitin rather IMpatiently since last Thursday when I gave the dealership 5k down payment to pick up my car. I am purchasing a 04 with sport package and only 1500 miles on it for $22,900. Good deal, I think. Anyway in my waiting I have been on here every day reading up on the car. One thing I can't seem to find that just popped into my head is... Do the rear seats fold down at all?? Not going to sway my decision from buying, just a thought. I am picking up the car tomarrow (hopfully) after waiting for the lein release on the car to go through. CAN'T FRIGGIN WAIT!!!!!
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Nice! 04 is kinda outdated though, 22.9k really the best deal you could get? >.< I'm sure you could've done alot better!
You'll love the car soooo much once you get it! I guarantee it :p
You'll love the car soooo much once you get it! I guarantee it :p
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Originally Posted by expo1
The rear seats DO NOT fold down, there is a storage bin in between the seats that comes out and is open to the trunk. Maybe good for a set of Ski 's??
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Originally Posted by RotrDoc
Correct--I've read that the crossmember between the C-pillars is essential to cabin rigidity, so folding seats are out. The rear seats in the 8 are far superior to the typical folding versions found in less-expensive sedans (like the Corolla I was stuck in for a week while the body shop restored her crumpled bottom)
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Originally Posted by Krankor
Please pardon my ignorance, but: what's a C-pillar?
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Pillars:
A - between front window and main side windows
B - between side windows
C - between rear door windows and rear window
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Originally Posted by cLLcLe
Nice! 04 is kinda outdated though
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Originally Posted by msrecant
Not sure what you mean. Except for some minor features (retractable key, windshield washer tank color, etc) I know of no real difference between 2004's 2005's and even 2006's (unfortunately).
I don't need to be getting jealous of the new model year every year.
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Originally Posted by Krankor
Please pardon my ignorance, but: what's a C-pillar?
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Originally Posted by Nubo
You can see the relevant crossmember from within the trunk -- it's right up against the back of the seats and blocks the opening that might otherwise be used as a passthrough. And it IS essential to keep the cabin structure rigid, due to the huge open area created by the suicide doors.
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Aha, I get it! (dawn breaks over marblehead.
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Thanks large, Nubo and expo1. This is the kind of info that makes this place worthwhile.
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Thanks large, Nubo and expo1. This is the kind of info that makes this place worthwhile.
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Originally Posted by expo1
The rear seats DO NOT fold down, there is a storage bin in between the seats that comes out and is open to the trunk. Maybe good for a set of Ski 's??
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