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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,253 Points:357,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 23, 2012 11:50:13 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Several months ago, my cousin decided to retire his 25 year old Chevrolet which had manual crank windows and a bench front seat. He was unable to find either in the cars he was interested in buying new. I've only seen one, a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with manual crank windows. I found no car (not a truck or SUV) with front bench seats. Does anyone have either of these features in a new model car? If so, what is the make/model? [Edited by: Titanic1985 at 1/23/2012 1:51:29 PM EST]

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Several months ago, my cousin decided to retire his 25 year old Chevrolet which had manual crank windows and a bench front seat. He was unable to find either in the cars he was interested in buying new. I've only seen one, a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with manual crank windows. I found no car (not a truck or SUV) with front bench seats. Does anyone have either of these features in a new model car? If so, what is the make/model?

[Edited by: Titanic1985 at 1/23/2012 1:51:29 PM EST]

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BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,140 Points:418,425 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 4:29:43 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse The truck, yes. The others, no - all power crap.
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:316,965 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 3:07:45 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse neither but crank windows would be okay with me! Less stuff to break.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,720 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 10:42:19 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse No, only but I would love to have a bench seat and hand crank windows.
hockeysta18 Sophomore Author Boston Posts:209 Points:63,075 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 10:00:24 AM Ignore hockeysta18 Report Abuse yes - manual windows no - bench front seat
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,676 Points:1,117,960 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 9:15:03 AM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse No
Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:35,955 Points:658,850 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 8:22:00 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse No not on the vehicles I have now, but I have had them in the past.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,239 Points:1,036,545 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 8:16:20 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse manual crank on my 98 ford ranger, but no bench seat. Electric on my 1992 dodge b250 van, only one works. Give me the the hand crank any day!
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,587 Points:3,589,925 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2012 8:09:09 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse No
Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:35,955 Points:658,850 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:10:33 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse No
vikings80 All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:781 Points:110,065 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:02:18 AM Ignore vikings80 Report Abuse no
prius22 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,209 Points:387,335 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 7:18:48 AM Ignore prius22 Report Abuse Neither
diamondsPA Veteran Author Pittsburgh Posts:351 Points:93,470 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 8:14:09 AM Ignore diamondsPA Report Abuse buckets and power
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,054,930 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 4:55:16 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Buckets and power
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,317 Points:2,505,135 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 4:48:45 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse My 2008 Lucerne has bucket seats in a bench configuration. No console.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,571 Points:1,811,895 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 4:41:17 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 4:31:58 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse power windows,and power heated bucket seats.of course in the summer ,they are naturally heated,but in the winter its nice to have a warm seat to plop in.cant think of a new car that comes with a bench seat,most pickups are that60-40 bench bucket.you can still get hand crank windows in a bottom end stripped down pick up.
mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,573 Points:521,835 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 1:39:31 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse no and no
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bonbNJ All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:979 Points:326,940 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 9:08:08 AM Ignore bonbNJ Report Abuse lots of stupid questions here
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2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,714 Points:604,905 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:31:47 AM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse Both my vehicles a 2003 trailblazer and a 2007 silverado both have power windows. However the silverado has driver side only power seats.
DasAuto92 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,447 Points:175,605 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:29:42 AM Ignore DasAuto92 Report Abuse Titanic1985: Well there is hope for your cousin.GM models that have the bench seat are Buick Lucerne,Impala,Cadillac DTS, all 2010 models but they are an option.As for standard equipment, Mercury Grand Marquis,Lincoln Town Car ofer bench seats. These also are 2010 models. Since my vehicle was made in Mexico (VW) Manual Labor installed the crank version, for the windows.
psm80134 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,615 Points:539,145 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 8:22:28 AM Ignore psm80134 Report Abuse No.
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,294 Points:3,303,235 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 6:47:54 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse No
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contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,439 Points:564,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 26, 2012 4:48:08 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse My wife's Civic has manual crank windows while my Accord has power windows.........
outafocus Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,571 Points:605,120 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 24, 2012 12:28:34 AM Ignore outafocus Report Abuse Both my 1993 Nissan pickup, and my 2005 Toyota Corolla have crank windows. I like them, and found it hard to find a Corolla with crank windows. I have a bench seat in my Nissan truck.
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,294 Points:3,303,235 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 6:00:14 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse no
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,127 Points:1,368,720 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:55:07 AM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse No, neither
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,317 Points:2,505,135 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 5:42:01 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse The windows are electric but I do have a modified bench seat. I'm am much more comfortable without the console.
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,296 Points:1,368,085 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2012 12:22:04 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse No, I think every car out there has a center console shifter on it these days. Crank windows? My parents had cars back in the 70's that had power windows. I don't know what kind of car would have crank windows in it these days.
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Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,253 Points:357,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 10:33:06 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello yoududebc. I appreciate your post. My cousin, 72 years old, has always been a Chevrolet person (how can you beat his last vehicle, 26 years old in Pittsburgh with only minor problems). He has finalized his choice to a Ford Fusion. One thing of note, and I am not joking, he and his sister go to Scottsdale, AZ every winter for three months and live in my late Uncle's house (they received it in his will). In the garage is an almost new 1968 Ford Galaxy. Every January, they go to Arizona and that vehicle always starts on the first try. I worked on it in 1969 when my Uncle and his wife came to visit and I was working in the garage. It is a beautiful car in mint condition. Come the first week in April, he will store it in the garage for 9 months. He will never bring it to the north because of the salt. Now you see why he wants a bench seat (the Ford has power windows). His sister is afraid to drive it because of its size -- yep, those were the days of the big cars!! Take care :-).
festerpq Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,069 Points:608,170 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 6, 2012 3:12:00 AM Ignore festerpq Report Abuse I have neither of these.
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yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,587 Points:542,850 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 11:52:52 PM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse Best of luck to your cousin, Titanic 1985! Sounds like cranks are realistic, but the bench seats are out. I did a run-around through my underground parking lot and saw no benches, even on the pick-ups. But wait! There is a dealer locally who is importing ten-year-old vehicles from Japan, bringing them up to compliance with Canadian standards, and selling them locally. Apparently in Japan one has to get rid of one's car after ten years. These vehicles are usually right-hand drive and have all sorts of mirrors after-marketed on, and they include really tiny 800 and 900cc engined artifacts, including 4x4 pickups. Ever seen an 800cc 4x4 pickup? These Asian market imports all have cranks and benches. How determined is your cousin?
RallyeRed Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,390 Points:850,535 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 2:18:27 PM Ignore RallyeRed Report Abuse My 1948 Dodge did - but then it didn't have turn signals.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,253 Points:357,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2012 1:59:25 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Hello GBs. I sincerely want to thank you for all your posts. Even though I am familiar with many vehicles and different models, all 50+ responses have confirmed what I originally told my cousin in January. I've given him your input and he too conveys his thanks. He is reluctantly willing to accept what is now available. Many thanks :-).
DVMC Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,348 Points:1,795,995 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 10:34:31 AM Ignore DVMC Report Abuse No & No
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,244 Points:122,280 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 8:10:48 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Not for years.
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 8:09:40 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse There are still a few low optioned models that have manual crank windows, but front bench seats are tough to find these days.
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,461 Points:3,414,025 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 8:07:44 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Used to,of course, but not on any of the current fleet.
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jscdig Champion Author Maine Posts:7,274 Points:756,375 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2012 8:25:51 PM Ignore jscdig Report Abuse You can still get a split bench seat in an Impala but not crank windows. Other than the very base pick-ups, I am not aware of any other vehicles with crank windows. Part two of this is that my '89 Cutlass has a split bench with column shift but power windows; my '72 LTD and '71 Buick Lesabre both have bench seats and crank windows.
manaknight14 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:538 Points:429,135 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2012 7:59:59 PM Ignore manaknight14 Report Abuse Forgot to mention the make and model of my car with the crank windows like you asked. It's a 2000 Dodge Neon.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,218 Points:1,224,825 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2012 7:39:41 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse I have bucket seats. One is white and the other is orange.
tdoff Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,450 Points:583,435 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2012 5:31:01 PM Ignore tdoff Report Abuse Have Electric windows, Bucket seats.......
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