i really dont see much of a problem with the 60/40 thing...i use to think it was a problem kuz i put my surfboard in it..and i would have to fold down the back seat..leaving no more then two people in the car....but then i've evolved..hahaha...or adapted and ended up being able to seat 4 people including myself in the car......all i did was put my shortboard..*i've put longer boards in the car too*...in the middle area of the car..where the middle column is...and it fits fine there with the tail of the board going towards the back window of the car...and i have romo to spare and it's safe too...hehe...