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Is the ventilated seat option ('04 & '05) worth insisting on?

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Old 02-01-2007, 07:10 AM
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Default Is the ventilated seat option ('04 & '05) worth insisting on?

I sure like the idea of ventilated front seats, but do they really work that well?
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Default Re: Is the ventilated seat option ('04 & '05) worth insisting on?

I have 2004 with ventilated seats. I wondered if my seats actually do anything? Don't seem to blow anything out of seats but holes keep them less stickey. They are saddle color which haven't seen many and thats why I decided on this used car with dark blue color.
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Leave the seat vent fan off during the summer and you'll notice a difference. The air flow is minimal even at setting #6, but there is air flowing through which helps avoid sweat.

It is a very nice to have feature but it would not have been a deal breaker for me. Some people do not like the look of thousands of tiny holes in the seats. I personally like the look.
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Default They remove the heat.

I appreciate them during the warmer months here in N. Texas.
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Default They are OK at best, not really worth the money.

Ventilation doesn't work very well, but the massage function is useful on long trips. It is a nice little "goodie" to have, but I am not sure if it is really worth it.

Getting the solar sunroof may be better bang for the buck if you just want to keep cool.
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Default Re: Is the ventilated seat option ('04 & '05) worth insisting on?

I like the look better than flat seats.
love the fit of seats
Roger
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Default I wouldnt INSIST on it. If youve found the car that you like

dont make the seats a deal-breaker IMO.
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Default "dont make the seats a deal-breaker IMO"

Is there an echo in here?
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Default Where, where, where, where..............................LOL

I hadnt read your post until now. Do I owe you a royalty??
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Default Re: Is the ventilated seat option ('04 & '05) worth insisting on?

Not in my opinion Tony


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