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We went Captain's without question for the following reasons:
1. More comfortable for our older kids (college age) when they are home and traveling with us in the 2nd Row, usually long distances. They like their space.
2. More comfortable for the grandparents (high 70's) when they travel with us, the adjustability of the 2nd Row seats can't be overlooked- fore, aft, backrest, dual-armrests, they are far more comfortable for elders than the bench.
3. Corrects a claustrophobia problem for our younger kids (grade school age) in the 3rd Row as the visibility to the windshield through passthru gap between the 2nd Row seats reduces motion sickness and disorientation. The X7 bench seat is tall and hard to see over for younger kids and we've cleaned up a ton of upset stomach residue from our X5 for the same reason over the years.
4. Allows our 7 year old to squeeze between the two 2nd Row chairs to get to his spot in the 3rd Row without having to wait 75 seconds (I've timed it) for the seat motors to do their thing.
5. Eliminates the "it's your turn to sit in the middle!" arguments that our kids constantly put us through. Since the 3rd Row is just as comfortable as the 2nd Row and has its own USB port, my daughter doesn't fight at all, is happy to just climb back there. No middle seat, no middle seat bickering.
So....no claustrophobia, no vomit, no 'middle seat' fights, comfortable elders, it's all good with Captain's Chairs.
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