Buying used,want to remove recaro seats-want power seats

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Shopping hard for 13 or 14, I know from experience want lumbar and prefer power seats for comfort. If I buy car with recaro seats will want to pull and store them. But where the heck can I find the regular power seats?
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Gonna have to keep an eye on the used market. They pop up every now and then. Definitely doable.
 

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Lots of folks would be willing to buy the Recaros or trade you their power seats plus cash.

If you want to keep the Recaros and buy a set of power seats you’ll likely have to search junkyard sites for cars that didn’t blow the seat airbags.

All transactions would need to be local as shipping will be very pricey.

But I have Recaros and while they are not power, they are easily and quickly adjustable. I love them and would never consider switching them out. Best seats I have ever had.
 

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I had a love hate relationship with the Ricardos on my ‘14.

They looked great, but were way to tight around my lat area. Caused my back to get stressed. Did not enjoy driving as much as I should have because of the narrow seats.
 

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If you happen to buy a car with the red stripe Recaros and want to sell them then give me a shout. I'll be happy to take them off your hands.
 

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Thanks,
That is encouraging, I do appreciate the input. Was leaning towards living with recaro until find another option. Must replacement come from 13-14 or would 07 forward bolt up, if anyone knows?
 

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I was wondering about that, followed that link and looks like a major project. I think will grab the best car I can and chase the seats idea over time.
 

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If you get base seats keep in mind for 13 heat was an option but standard on 14. The control for each seat is on your dash by the HVAC controls so you would need that control center. No idea if the wiring is present. Driver is power but passenger is manual for both years.

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Thanks,
I was wondering on the wiring too. have a recaro equipped in my sights hope to finalize next week. might have to reactive this question if not able to get comfortable in recaro seats.
 

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Not to be captain obvious,
why not just get a unit with the seats you want?
price may be slightly less too

Well, that is where I started months ago, everyone has there favorite color; for me it is gray. I talked to paint shop on color change. Of course he made that clear. Buy the one you want. Seats are the variable with the least expensive can’t get exactly what I want. Thus this is why I am asking.
 

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