I just got an '07 w/3d seat. On first view it is a joke and I was let down when I was thinking Expedition or even MDX scale and saw how small it is. It is so small that when I asked the sales guy he said 4'8" and smaller. That said, it is nice - real leather, seperate ventilation, cup holders, nice head rests and adds load leveling suspension. The second seats slide back and forth and recline (I do not know if they do that w/o 3d row) The 2d row seats move forward ok but the access to the 3d row is VERY tight. I think it would be difficult to deal with a car seat. That said the X had everything else I wanted so I took it. First thing that pops up is I have two extra kids 9 and 3 I have got take for a three hour drive tomorrow and they are going to be in the third seat. I will let you know how it works. I guess if I use it a couple of times a year it is worth it but look closely as it is a pricey option.