Do Mid 2000s Toyota Camry Sedan Rear Seats Fold down?

jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 07:40
Last edited 30/08/2018 - 09:03 by 1 other user

Hi all,

Looking for a new affordable/budget car I can fit my surfboard (shortboard) in.

Does the rear seat fold down completely in all Camrys?

Is it just a ski port or will I be able to get my surfboard through the hole?

Thanks!

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  Akya on 30/08/2018 - 08:17

  My parents have a 2005 Camry and the seats do fold down, but not too sure how big the hole is. You could easily inspect a car and ask if you can fold the seats down - most people won't say no :) A lot of sedans and hatchbacks can get roof racks though, and that might be safer for transporting a surfboard.

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    jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 09:46

    Thanks for your reply, Ive had racks before and I much prefer to throw the boards in the car, don't have to worry about straps and board damage or wind noise.

    Definitely could inspect, but after a quick answer before I begin my search through the classifieds for the perfect budget car.

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      Randxyz123 on 30/08/2018 - 11:12

      Presumably you’ll still check the actual car you’re buying by bringing your surfboard with you and seeing if it fits?

      Right??

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        HighAndDry on 30/08/2018 - 14:31

        I assume it saves OP the trouble by ruling in or out certain models.

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        jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 20:18

        @HighAndDry:

        Yep this, I'm a very mechanical person (I do all my own work) and a true bargain hunter.

        So I'm shortlisting models that will work for me, then I will go hunting.

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  pegaxs on 30/08/2018 - 09:26

  +1

  Roof racks, perhaps??

  Or, being a surfer, how about some hooks to mount it on the side?

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    jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 09:48

    Too loud on highway and slow to attach, much prefer to throw the boards in the car.

    Those side racks are certainly interesting! :p

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    pao2x on 30/08/2018 - 10:18

    Illegal to have things hanging out further than your wheel well (aside from mirrors)

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  Speckled Jim on 30/08/2018 - 10:06

  +1

  Pretty sure they do at 60/40 split.

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  elgrande on 30/08/2018 - 10:58

  +1

  Camry seats do fold down, the gap in my 2011 camry is smaller than my 99 camry, but could still easily fit the width of a surf board.

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    jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 20:17

    Thanks for answering

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  beathy on 30/08/2018 - 11:11

  +1

  I have a 2005 Camry, you should be fine to fit a surfboard through the gap to the boot. If you can let me know the size of your board, I can confirm this.

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    jaygriz on 30/08/2018 - 20:17

    Thanks so much for the offer to measure, I really appreciate it. I'm confident that it will fit from yours and other people's comments. :)