Third Row Question

k.daddy · 06-07-2011, 07:40 PM

Hi,

I'm new to the forum. Thanks in advance for any advice. I tried searching this topic but didn't find anything.

I have a 2009 x5 48i without the 3rd row seats.

My wife wants to add them now. The dealership said no way it's a different body for the 3rd row option.

Does anybody know if they can be installed aftermarket? Has anyone ever done this?

Thanks

scollins · 06-07-2011, 09:26 PM

I don't think the exterior body is different, but the interior tub might be. I think it would be extremely cost prohibitive to add the third row, even if possible. As an option, it was like $1,900. I can imagine a conversion costing over double that. You'd be better off selling your X5 and buying one with the third row instead.....

spyderdoc · 06-07-2011, 10:22 PM

plus the 3rd row seating option adds self-leveling rear suspension.....

TimZ · 06-07-2011, 11:21 PM

Also just a nice side note, those 3rd row seats will take up almost all of your trunk space when they are in the upright position. Also no one bigger than a small kid will fit back there.

mweisdorfer · 06-08-2011, 06:49 PM

How often will she really use it in a 365 day year. If the answer is not at least every 3rd day, then ask her the question " would you let me buy a $1900.00 LED tv put it in the den and only watch it maybe 1 to 2 times a week tops?" I think you know the answer to that question.

D.B.S · 06-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Tell your wife that you need to buy a new X5 for that option. Because that's the only way it's going to happen... And to be honest, I have the third row seat option on my '11 x5 and i've only used it twice in the year I've had the X5... Once to transport 1 extra soldier to training, and once a few months ago to get 6 people to the train. Needless to say, the people in the middle seats had to scoot their seats all the way up so the adults in the back had any sort of leg room...

Also as spyderdoc said, it' also adds the self leveling suspension to the car, which your's wouldn't have if it even got the retrofit to work. Your looking at easily spending 2-3 times what it would have cost to have gotten the option in the beginning. So, approximately 4-6k just to get third row option in your SAV? Not worth it. Trade your X5 in for a new one with the third row.

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k.daddy Registered 4 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2009 X5 48i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Third Row Question Hi, I'm new to the forum. Thanks in advance for any advice. I tried searching this topic but didn't find anything. I have a 2009 x5 48i without the 3rd row seats. My wife wants to add them now. The dealership said no way it's a different body for the 3rd row option. Does anybody know if they can be installed aftermarket? Has anyone ever done this? Thanks
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	I don't think the exterior body is different, but the interior tub might be. I think it would be extremely cost prohibitive to add the third row, even if possible. As an option, it was like $1,900. I can imagine a conversion costing over double that. You'd be better off selling your X5 and buying one with the third row instead..... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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TimZ Lieutenant 33 Rep 576 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Also just a nice side note, those 3rd row seats will take up almost all of your trunk space when they are in the upright position. Also no one bigger than a small kid will fit back there.
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D.B.S Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: '11 X5 35i / '13 S5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deployed to Kuwait iTrader: (2)	Tell your wife that you need to buy a new X5 for that option. Because that's the only way it's going to happen... And to be honest, I have the third row seat option on my '11 x5 and i've only used it twice in the year I've had the X5... Once to transport 1 extra soldier to training, and once a few months ago to get 6 people to the train. Needless to say, the people in the middle seats had to scoot their seats all the way up so the adults in the back had any sort of leg room... Also as spyderdoc said, it' also adds the self leveling suspension to the car, which your's wouldn't have if it even got the retrofit to work. Your looking at easily spending 2-3 times what it would have cost to have gotten the option in the beginning. So, approximately 4-6k just to get third row option in your SAV? Not worth it. Trade your X5 in for a new one with the third row. __________________ BMW X5 35i: Boopie Exhaust & Intercooler, K&N Drop in Filter, JB3 (3+ psi) 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T: CAI, Catch Can, Custom Exhaust, Headers, 87MM Throttle Body, Diablo Custom 93 OCT Tune
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