4d4evr-1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 How many people refuse to buy Taurus because of bucket seats. My brother has had Taurus, Sable or Grand Marquis since '88. He is now looking at Buick Lucerne to get bench seat. How many others? 4d4evr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Including your brother, I'd say 7. Maybe 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 But bench seating means a console shifter versus a floor shifter. Ooooooo..... Why won't your friends check out a Grand Marquis now? They still have bench seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadamaster Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 They are under 60 years old, are not cops, or drive taxi for a living. And would obviously hate a better ride, sturdier B-O-F construction, and a proven drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 How many people refuse to buy Taurus because of bucket seats. My brother has had Taurus, Sable or Grand Marquis since '88. He is now looking at Buick Lucerne to get bench seat. How many others? 4d4evr Certainly not me. I look forward to going to buckets from my current bench. I never liked nor do I often carry a third person up front now. I welcome the lack of that opportunity in the Taurus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASword Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Surely this topic is a joke?! Do people actually like front bench seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Surely this topic is a joke?! Do people actually like front bench seats? Apperantly this guys brother... And really fat people that can't fit their ass in a bucket seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 It's old think. Toyota offered a bench in the Avalon and no takers. Import makes do fine without them, so don't look for more of them in future. Aftermarket companies should install benches and column shifters, for the tiny few that want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regfootball Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Surely this topic is a joke?! Do people actually like front bench seats? no, they don't. you don't even need to ask the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehaase Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 The bench seats in my 2004 Crown Vic are far more comfortable than the bucket seats in the 2006 Cadillac DTS I rented last year in California. I can drive my Crown Vic all day and have no pain, while my back and legs ached after driving the DTS for just an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 (edited) They are under 60 years old, are not cops, or drive taxi for a living. , , OR Edited August 26, 2007 by Furious1Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 IF you had a front bench, where are you going to put the airbag for the center passsenger? Bench seats are only good for one thing: and usually that is done in the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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taxman100 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've had Grand Marquis with the bench seat, and my current one has the bucket seats. I much prefer the bench I much prefer the bench seat - I figure at age 41 I have another 40 years of driving to go - hate to think I'll be driving a 2010 Grand Marquis in 2055 because no one will build me what I like. Yet another reason to stop buying new cars - most at best offer a choice of two boring interior colors, and crappy bucket seats that waste space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yet another reason to stop buying new cars - most at best offer a choice of two boring interior colors, and crappy bucket seats that waste space. Yeah, because demand was so high in 1981 for red crushed velour bench seats that they should still be offering them today. Automakers only get rid of options because people don't want them. People don't want bench seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yeah, because demand was so high in 1981 for red crushed velour bench seats that they should still be offering them today. Automakers only get rid of options because people don't want them. People don't want bench seats. True - but there is a point about colors in the car. Both cars we had in the late 80s had blue interiors. Not beige or gray -- blue. It was nice. I would like to see a return of blue for interiors. Perhaps red, but not so likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 True - but there is a point about colors in the car. Both cars we had in the late 80s had blue interiors. Not beige or gray -- blue. It was nice. I would like to see a return of blue for interiors. Perhaps red, but not so likely. How many people really opted for a blue interior though? If it was a low take option, I can see why automakers got rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullivanbob2000 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Tall people love the bench seat. In my current 2001 Taurus, I had to get the bench, to feel comfortable. When test driving the 500, my right leg was mashed against the console. The cup holder in the drivers door was a leg killer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Tall people love the bench seat. In my current 2001 Taurus, I had to get the bench, to feel comfortable. When test driving the 500, my right leg was mashed against the console. The cup holder in the drivers door was a leg killer as well. I don't think any Lamborghinis offer a bench seat, but plenty of NBA players seem to fit in them just fine. The only reason you think you require a bench seat is because there are a lot of poorly designed bucket seats/center consoles out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I always said there isn't any reason that Ford could not offer your choice of a bench/column shift and the current bucket/console shift on the new Taurus and Sable models. I am not sure what it would take to ensure the middle front passenger has a 3 point belt though. I guess the question would be is if there is enough demand to warrant the engineering expense of a 6 passenger option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I guess the question would be is if there is enough demand to warrant the engineering expense of a 6 passenger option. I'm sure there isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I doubt Ford will go back to a two row 6 person ala bench ever in a car. Just not needed. If people need more than seating for 5, they go for the X or the upcoming Flex. Besides, I don't think this Volvo platform was ever designed to do 3 up front. From a safety perspective, it's tougher to get by with. I won't be buying anything with bench seats anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASword Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Tall people love the bench seat. In my current 2001 Taurus, I had to get the bench, to feel comfortable. When test driving the 500, my right leg was mashed against the console. The cup holder in the drivers door was a leg killer as well. Well I am well over 6' and found the Taurus & Freestyle both much more comfortable than most of the competitors. And I've never sat on a bench seat that I would describe as comfortable -- buckets that I can fully adjust are far better, particularly when combined with adjustable steering wheels and pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 The bench seats in my 2004 Crown Vic are far more comfortable than the bucket seats in the 2006 Cadillac DTS I rented last year in California. I can drive my Crown Vic all day and have no pain, while my back and legs ached after driving the DTS for just an hour. that has nothing to do with bench vs bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehaase Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 that has nothing to do with bench vs bucket. All I know is that, for me, no car has seats as comfortable as the Panthers. I even rented a Cadillac DTS for 4 days on a trip to Southern California and found the bucket seats to be torture, even though I loved everything else about the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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