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147 messages, Last post on Jan 22, 2008 at 8:40 AM
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Replying to: KarenS (Nov 17, 2004 4:01 pm) Reliability Decent gas mileage Manual transmission Sporty good looks Smooth, road-hugging ride Front wheel drive Pep for highway merging Comfortable seating for 4-5 Cargo room/room for dogs Excellent sound system I found all these (and more) in my 2004 Mazda6 Sport Wagon. It's a terrific car. C. C. |
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After having my first child I realized how much I need out of a car.. I need baby in a safe but close position. I need space for all her stuff.. stroller, car seat.. with room for other passengers too. I would like a minivan, because the doors slide to the side instead of opening out, I take a while buckling and unbuckling her out of the seat in parking lots and I do not want to ding other cars or mine with the door wide open. I want some sort of distraction for her, like for her to watch her Wiggles DVD. I love the idea of power doors/back door on a mini van, so when I have my hands full with her and purchases I can open car very easily.. MOM's really need alot out of their vehicles... |
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...what would we do without the Wiggles? |
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I am looking for a wagon or sedan that will hold three baby seats. My Crown Vic works but not the Protege5. Has anyone tried to fit three into the Mazda 6 wagon? Also, in a three row vehicle like the Freestyle or XC90, can one put two baby seats in the second row and still reach the third row? The both have nifty slide/fold second rows but I don't see how it could work with a baby seat installed! Thanks for any feedback.
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Replying to: hampton (Nov 20, 2004 8:32 am) You might check out these discussions: Mazda6 Wagon (2004) Malibu MAXX vs Mazda 6 hatch/wagon vs Outback The comparsion topic might give you ideas about other vehicles to suit your needs. kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host |
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Replying to: hampton (Nov 20, 2004 8:32 am) Most 3-row crossovers require that the second seat tilt, fold, or slide to get to the third row. Even if a child seat fits in the third robew, the issue of getting back there may be too large a hurdle unless you want to load/unload that child in from the rear hatch over the seatback. Most car specification listings will tell you how many LATCH fittings they have, and I would probably use that as a guide, regardless of how many passengers the car says it can seat. The Mazda6 seats 3 in the rear, but only has 2 LATCH positions. kcram Host - Wagons |
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Replying to: hampton (Nov 20, 2004 8:32 am) A really good bet is the Volvo XC90. You shouldn't have a problem there, and the middle seat has a built-in booster seat, meaning you wont have to try to cram three huge pieces of plastic across. It's also a great car in general. A friend of mine also got three across in the Acura MDX, but honestly, I don't see how she did it. A lot depends on the width of your child seat, which can vary more often than you'd think. Let us know what you decided! |
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| Moms\Women love the Lexus RX. My wife isnt even a mom and she loves it. Another good choice is the Acura MDX, but get a used one. | |
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