Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is this
something that is available only from the factory on certain 4Runners?

Does anyone have any comments?

-Joe.

"Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hello everyone,
>
> I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
> anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is
> this something that is available only from the factory on certain
> 4Runners?
>
> Does anyone have any comments?
>
> -Joe.

Have you thought about asking the Toyota dealer you bought it from this
question?

"Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fjrudj$og6$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
> Hello everyone,
>
> I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
> anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is
> this something that is available only from the factory on certain
> 4Runners?
>
> Does anyone have any comments?
>
> -Joe.
>
Adding the third row seat is a fairly expensive proposition. The seat
assembly (if they even come in an assembly and not as individual parts -
frames, latches, hinges, springs, upholstery, etc) and seat belts will
probably cost over $2,000, and replacing the middle seat with one that folds
forward will probably cost another $1,500. It would have been less
expensive to get a vehicle with the third row seats installed at the
factory.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Thanks for the response, Ray.

Getting the 4Runner with the third row seat was my first choice, but, they
didn't have any at the dealership. The guys said they are very rare.

-Joe.


"Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>
> "Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:fjrudj$og6$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
>> anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is
>> this something that is available only from the factory on certain
>> 4Runners?
>>
>> Does anyone have any comments?
>>
>> -Joe.
>>
> Adding the third row seat is a fairly expensive proposition. The seat
> assembly (if they even come in an assembly and not as individual parts -
> frames, latches, hinges, springs, upholstery, etc) and seat belts will
> probably cost over $2,000, and replacing the middle seat with one that
> folds forward will probably cost another $1,500. It would have been less
> expensive to get a vehicle with the third row seats installed at the
> factory.
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
>

Yes, I did. I just don't believe everything they tell me. This forum seems a
lot more credible to me.

Thanks.

-Joe.

"mack" <mackerel@dslextreme.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:fjrudj$og6$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
>> anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is
>> this something that is available only from the factory on certain
>> 4Runners?
>>
>> Does anyone have any comments?
>>
>> -Joe.
>
> Have you thought about asking the Toyota dealer you bought it from this
> question?
>

On Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:19:20 -0800, "Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Getting the 4Runner with the third row seat was my first choice, but, they
>didn't have any at the dealership. The guys said they are very rare.

They couldn't order it in?

I have a "rare" loaded TRD Off road 4x4 Tacoma, with a stick shift
(the rare part), that nobody had in stock. Six weeks later, it was
all mine. Exactly like I wanted it, in my choice of color.

If I can't get a new car exactly like I want, I might as well save the
"new depreciation" cash and buy a used car.

Rare, schmare. If you wanted it, they could have easily punched a few keys
on the computer and found one. Or, ordered one for you.

I think the problem you ran into is that you bought a Base Model truck, and
the 3rd Row requires a Trim Level Upgrade that you did not want. Your desire
to shy away from the upgrade might have prevented you from buying the option
you want.

I think RayO is right, converting your base model would likely cost more
than buying the option in the first place. The fgirst step would be to look
at a 4Runer with the 3rd Row seating and see if your 4Runner has the
necessary bolt holes and such to attach the hardware.




"Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the response, Ray.
>
> Getting the 4Runner with the third row seat was my first choice, but, they
> didn't have any at the dealership. The guys said they are very rare.
>
> -Joe.
>
>
> "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
> news:U4adnft_x9oKkv_anZ2dnUVZ_hadnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>
>> "Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:fjrudj$og6$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> I recently purchased a 2008 4Runner - base model, and was wondering if
>>> anyone has tried adding the third row seat. Is this even possible or is
>>> this something that is available only from the factory on certain
>>> 4Runners?
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any comments?
>>>
>>> -Joe.
>>>
>> Adding the third row seat is a fairly expensive proposition. The seat
>> assembly (if they even come in an assembly and not as individual parts -
>> frames, latches, hinges, springs, upholstery, etc) and seat belts will
>> probably cost over $2,000, and replacing the middle seat with one that
>> folds forward will probably cost another $1,500. It would have been less
>> expensive to get a vehicle with the third row seats installed at the
>> factory.
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)
>>
>
>

"Joe" <guichov@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fjuaeb$1h6r$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...
> Thanks for the response, Ray.
>
> Getting the 4Runner with the third row seat was my first choice, but, they
> didn't have any at the dealership. The guys said they are very rare.
>
> -Joe.
>

You're welcome! The other thing I didn't mention is that the 3rd row
seating in the 4Runner is very tight, with very little leg room. I guess
I'm spoiled by the 3rd row seats in our Sequoia, which are more comfortable
and roomy than many minivans.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)