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#689 of 948 Re: Backing up SmittyNYC [qbrozen] by dtownfb Jan 11, 2007 (7:13 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 10, 2007 1:57 pm) My kids are in the same boat as yours so I find it hard to fathom having a 3 year old in rear facing seat. If all accidents were front impact, I would completley agree but as you illustrated that is not real llife. Again, the importatn thing is to adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines and make sure the seat is installed properly.   alltogether: a 2-3 year used GM minivan is also an option. The MPV is a great size and value but you do sacrifice significant interior space. If you have 1 or 2 small kids, it's probably not a problem. Plus there is no gas mileage savings or driving advantage over the larger "minivans". You can get a leftover 2006 for around $17-$18k.
#690 of 948 Re: Backing up SmittyNYC [qbrozen] by kirstie_h HOST Jan 11, 2007 (7:41 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 10, 2007 1:57 pm) hmmm... maybe we need a new dedicated thread for this.   How about - Child Car Seats that Fit or Air bags: are they safe for children & children in car seats?   Those pretty much cover the topic.
#691 of 948 Re: Which one? [guss] by alltogetherook Jan 11, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: guss (Jan 11, 2007 5:05 am) Thanks for the suggestions. How heavy is the third row seat in the Chrysler? Can one person remove it easily?   I did check out the MPV but didn't like how it drove-weird for a mazda. I haven't driven a GM-I'm thinking there is more usable space in the Chryslers? Replies to this message: cccompson (Jan 11, 2007 4:13 pm) alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 7:12 pm) lilengineerboy (Jan 11, 2007 7:52 pm) cccompson (Jan 12, 2007 4:07 am) guss (Jan 12, 2007 3:38 am) alltogetherook (Jan 12, 2007 9:11 am) stubborn1 (Jan 13, 2007 5:35 am)
#692 of 948 Re: Which one? [alltogetherook] by cccompson Jan 11, 2007 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 2:59 pm) I don't know about the newer ones but, damn, the third row seat in our '96 T&C was a heavy mother. I'm a big guy and seem to recall that the first time taking it out myself was the last. Replies to this message: alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 7:12 pm) lilengineerboy (Jan 11, 2007 7:52 pm) cccompson (Jan 12, 2007 4:07 am)
#693 of 948 Re: Which one? [cccompson] by alltogetherook Jan 11, 2007 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: cccompson (Jan 11, 2007 4:13 pm) Afraid of that. Bummer. I'm just a average lady-probably couldn't handle that. That means I'd have to look at '05+ for the fold flat third seat.   Hey, did your '96 have the ability to take the third row and move it to the second row so you can sit three, after removing the second row seats? I thought I read that somewhere... Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Jan 11, 2007 7:52 pm) cccompson (Jan 12, 2007 4:07 am)
#694 of 948 Re: Which one? [alltogetherook] by lilengineerboy Jan 11, 2007 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 7:12 pm) My folks '89 could do that. We would pile all the mtn bikes in the back and move the 3rd row seat to the second row and the 5 of us would head to the trails.
#695 of 948 Re: Which one? [alltogetherook] by guss Jan 12, 2007 (3:38 am)
Replying to: alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 2:59 pm) The '03 has a split bench that sits 2 on a seat and 1 on the other so it is not too heavy. I just back up to the garage and drop it on the floor.I think a woman could do it, but I would not want to do it every day.   My wife did not like the Mazda for that reason also. She said it was too narrow. Replies to this message: alltogetherook (Jan 12, 2007 9:11 am) stubborn1 (Jan 13, 2007 5:35 am)
#696 of 948 Re: Which one? [alltogetherook] by cccompson Jan 12, 2007 (4:07 am)
Replying to: alltogetherook (Jan 11, 2007 7:12 pm) No, I don't believe that it did have the ability to fit into the second row - it was on rollers.
#697 of 948 Re: Which one? [guss] by alltogetherook Jan 12, 2007 (9:11 am)
Replying to: guss (Jan 12, 2007 3:38 am) Is the '03 the first year of the split bench? That may work.   I think at this point I'm leaning towards the '05-it won't be loaded but it's more than I have now (nothing). At least I won't be stuck at home everyday.   Thanks for the help!
#698 of 948 Re: Which one? [guss] by stubborn1 Jan 13, 2007 (5:35 am)
Replying to: guss (Jan 12, 2007 3:38 am) We have a '03 T&C with the split rear seat. My wife can handle removing and reinstalling the seats. As long as you have garage area to store them in, it's not that big of a deal. The fold flat would be nice, but we only remove the rear seat maybe 8-10 times a year so it doesn't bug us.   During the summer (rummage sale season for my wife ), we leave one half of the rear out. Still fits the 3 kids and gives her the room she needs.

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