2008 touring seats in a base 2009?

oae83 · 08-03-2009, 09:39 PM

Will the seats from a 2008 touring edition fit a 2009 base model? Have found a complete set I might consider for spares if it is a bolt-in.

Boo · 08-03-2009, 10:00 PM

The seats in the 2008 Touring and 2009 Standard/Base should be identical.

Why would you keep a couple of seats around for spares?

oae83 · 08-04-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

The seats in the 2008 Touring and 2009 Standard/Base should be identical.

Why would you keep a couple of seats around for spares?

Have kids and it would be cheaper than seat covers. Would the 2008 seats have the seat air bags like my 2009 seats have or was it an option?

Boo · 08-04-2009, 01:42 AM

Yes, both the 2008 and 2009 front seats will have the side airbags. You should see that airbag tag sticking out of the front seats.

Now I understand your desire to have spares. I myself got a full set of new OEM cloth seat covers from eBay for around $50. OEM seat covers become available when aftermarket leather seat covers are installed. They show up periodically on eBay, but the last time I checked, the vendors were asking for more than $50 (they seem to have gotten wise to the fact that they could get more than $50 for them). I used one front seat bottom to replace my driver's seat bottom that got damaged. I'm keeping the rest of the set in case I ever need them. But a downside to OEM seat covers is they either require a professional auto upholsterer to install them, or they're a real PITA to install yourself.

Gaujo · 10-08-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boo

Yes, both the 2008 and 2009 front seats will have the side airbags. You should see that airbag tag sticking out of the front seats.

Now I understand your desire to have spares. I myself got a full set of new OEM cloth seat covers from eBay for around $50. OEM seat covers become available when aftermarket leather seat covers are installed. They show up periodically on eBay, but the last time I checked, the vendors were asking for more than $50 (they seem to have gotten wise to the fact that they could get more than $50 for them). I used one front seat bottom to replace my driver's seat bottom that got damaged. I'm keeping the rest of the set in case I ever need them. But a downside to OEM seat covers is they either require a professional auto upholsterer to install them, or they're a real PITA to install yourself.

Thanks for the heads up Boo, I'll be keeping an eye out.

maxjlone · 10-22-2009, 05:19 AM

I have an 08 RG seat on my 09 SG and I was told by Badx that it was better to work with than the 09 since it had more padding than an 09. The seat has worked great for my wife and I and I will get it modded this winter.

08-03-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
oae83 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Posts: 3 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	2008 touring seats in a base 2009? Will the seats from a 2008 touring edition fit a 2009 base model? Have found a complete set I might consider for spares if it is a bolt-in.

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Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4,283 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 165 Thanked 301 Times in 154 Posts Friends: 22	Re: 2008 touring seats in a base 2009? The seats in the 2008 Touring and 2009 Standard/Base should be identical. Why would you keep a couple of seats around for spares?

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Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 4,283 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 165 Thanked 301 Times in 154 Posts Friends: 22	Re: 2008 touring seats in a base 2009? Yes, both the 2008 and 2009 front seats will have the side airbags. You should see that airbag tag sticking out of the front seats. Now I understand your desire to have spares. I myself got a full set of new OEM cloth seat covers from eBay for around $50. OEM seat covers become available when aftermarket leather seat covers are installed. They show up periodically on eBay, but the last time I checked, the vendors were asking for more than $50 (they seem to have gotten wise to the fact that they could get more than $50 for them). I used one front seat bottom to replace my driver's seat bottom that got damaged. I'm keeping the rest of the set in case I ever need them. But a downside to OEM seat covers is they either require a professional auto upholsterer to install them, or they're a real PITA to install yourself. __________________ Best regards, Tom 07 Magnetic Gray #2 - GY TripleTreds 195/60R15, BT Tech Stiffening Plate & Strut Tower Brace, Philips X-Treme Power Headlights, Webasto 4300 Sunroof, Sharkfin Antenna, Chrome Wheelskins Wheel Covers & Door Handles, BumperDefender.com Bumper Guard Strips, Body Side Moldings & Rear Bumper Protector, NoBump.com License Plate Screw Bumpers, Bumper Bully, Sheepskin Seat Cover, Leather Steering Wheel Cover, Leather Center Console Cover, Center-Hump Litter Basket, Non-Slip Pads, Dalmatian Bobble Heads.

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maxjlone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: IV Package: Touring Package (Canada) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 2008 touring seats in a base 2009? I have an 08 RG seat on my 09 SG and I was told by Badx that it was better to work with than the 09 since it had more padding than an 09. The seat has worked great for my wife and I and I will get it modded this winter. Last edited by maxjlone; 10-22-2009 at 05:29 AM.

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