04-06-2020, 08:35 AM
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Every time family is in town. The biggest pain is with the car seats the best way to access is actually through the trunk. Once we are out of one of the car seats it will be easier to use through the 2nd row doors. I liken the 3rd row in the 4runner to the 2nd row in a 2 door coupe. Not ideal but handy when needed.
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04-06-2020, 10:20 AM
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Hey folks,
Like the subject says, I am curious if you guys and gals who got a 3rd row actually use it or not. We got a 3rd row in our SR5P and have yet to use it in 3 years. Our kids are young (3 & 5), so maybe in the future we will but who knows.
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Love them, use them frequently but it rotates with need. Have 4 kids, 13, 10, 6, & 3, so I get many chances to use them.
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04-06-2020, 10:26 AM
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We have an 8yo, 6yo, and a 2017 w/ 3rd row. We specifically wanted the 3rd row for toting around our kids and their friends, but also use it when we carpool with grandparents.
We use the 3rd row about once or twice a month, and have no regrets about it. We have a hitch-basket that we use in case we need to use the 3rd row and bring cargo with (coolers/bikes/etc.).
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04-06-2020, 12:09 PM
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2014 - never used it. Might help with resale later.
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04-06-2020, 12:10 PM
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2014 - never used it. Might help with resale later.
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If it has a third row, the guy taking the trade will say third row isn't popular and take money off. If it doesn't have a third row, he will say that the third row is a popular option and take money off.
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04-06-2020, 12:14 PM
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If it has a third row, the guy taking the trade will say third row isn't popular and take money off. If it doesn't have a third row, he will say that the third row is a popular option and take money off.
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And that's when you get up and walk out the door to head to another dealership. There are several in my area.
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04-06-2020, 12:23 PM
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I use it once a week(before covid) to do a carpool to my son's middle school. Other than that I am like most others and probably only use it a couple times a year.
I wouldn't have a 4runner if it didn't have the 3rd row options since it was my wife's requirement for a new car.
It doesn't bug me that much since it basically raises the flow up 6 inches when folding down. When I go camping I don't pack completely up to the ceiling so do not actually lose space. Main thing that annoys me is they limit the option to SR5 for no reason, I would of wanted an ORP for the rear locker and crawl control.
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04-06-2020, 12:53 PM
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Have it but have never had a use for it yet. Only have one kid and we've called it a day at one so unless kiddo takes up a sport that requires more seating, I don't think we'll ever use it. I like having it as a just in case.
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04-06-2020, 12:59 PM
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nope, never used it
Don't have kids. Just dragging around 100+ lbs of extra weight
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04-06-2020, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML
I use it once a week(before covid) to do a carpool to my son's middle school. Other than that I am like most others and probably only use it a couple times a year.
I wouldn't have a 4runner if it didn't have the 3rd row options since it was my wife's requirement for a new car.
It doesn't bug me that much since it basically raises the flow up 6 inches when folding down. When I go camping I don't pack completely up to the ceiling so do not actually lose space. Main thing that annoys me is they limit the option to SR5 for no reason, I would of wanted an ORP for the rear locker and crawl control.
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You can also get it on the Limited.
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04-06-2020, 10:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03_4x4Runner
You can also get it on the Limited.
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Yeah that is correct , sorry never considered one so forgot
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04-07-2020, 02:48 AM
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8 year old 2012 SR5 and never used it once. But I don't have a need for it either.
it was the last one on the lot of that model year and it was either that one or a 2013 which I didn't want. The 2012 SR5 retains the transfer case shift lever which I prefer over the knob among other things like end of model year pricing.
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04-07-2020, 06:46 AM
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Awesome, thanks for all of the replies. Definitely seems to be a mixed bag but I was certainly curious.
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04-07-2020, 08:28 AM
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Like others, I only use it sparingly. We only have a real use for it when family is in town.
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04-09-2020, 08:52 AM
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My '11 SR5 came with 3rd row seating and I removed them shortly after I bought it. Man are those heavy! I built a box with a lid to store random stuff.
I may put the seats back in some day, as we now have a 2yr old and 1yr old. Driving out on the ORV beach/ trails with anyone besides the 4 of us would require having those 3rd row seats.
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