This is becoming apparent to us as well. We want an 8-passenger just for the 3-seat bench in row 2. The third row bench will be removed. Could order a custom 8-passenger for about $40K. We found a 2016 in Utah with our exact desired build and can get it for about $36K, except it's a 10-passenger.Even though the 10 and 12 passenger wagons are some of the hardest Transits to find both new or used, get the one with the seating you want in the beginning. The floor tracks are made to fit the specific seating arrangement so they are not easily adapted for adding seats.
Is the row 4, 3-seat bench in a 10-passenger xlt as the bench in a 8-passenger? Looking to get a 10-passenger and install the 3-seat in row 2.If you need 10 seats and haven't purchased a wagon yet, you will be better off finding a 10 or 12 passenger instead. We usually have 2 seats removed from our 12 passenger,making it a very roomy 10 passenger. It is easy to remove seats as our daily needs change.
Adding seats involves pulling up the floor and safely installing additional seat tracks, which is no small chore. Transit wagons are built to accommodate only the seats they are delivered with, and there are no provisions for adding more.
