I'm thinking of replacing my 1995 Toyota Previa AWD/SC/LE van that I bought new and is now rusting badly with a TC Wagon Long Wheel Base. My dealer doesn't have one in stock and is unsure of several things. I need to haul mountain bikes, at least 2, sometimes 3, and don't want to remove the front wheels. My Previa fits 2 bikes this way, even with middle row seats in place. I will likely get a Titanium version if I choose a Connect (also considering: AWD Sienna & smallest MB Sprinter). Quests:
1. Do both the bench seat and bucket seat versions for both 3rd and middle row seats fold completely flat? Dealer seems to think there's a cover for the bucket seats version - does this cover lay over the entire folded down 3rd and middle row seats to make a flat surface?
2. What will be the maximum height with 3rd & middle row seats folded down (my bikes need around 42" to stand upright).
3. Is it possible to remove the 3rd seat, both bucket and/or bench? He seems to think not.
thanks in advance for your answers!