Anyone got a baby/toddler and a Monaro?
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Yes, it's no problem.
Had to buy a diffrent seat to the isofix one in the wifes' car, as didn't fit very well; but saves transferring it all the time.
Big boot (on 04 model) so all the junk can travel in comfort as well!
The only complaint from back seats is that they cann't see out the window that easily (due to high waist line(the car that is)), but thats a problem with all similar cars!?
Also access, whilst acceptable, certainly isn't the quickest.
Had to buy a diffrent seat to the isofix one in the wifes' car, as didn't fit very well; but saves transferring it all the time.
Big boot (on 04 model) so all the junk can travel in comfort as well!
The only complaint from back seats is that they cann't see out the window that easily (due to high waist line(the car that is)), but thats a problem with all similar cars!?
Also access, whilst acceptable, certainly isn't the quickest.
I have two an 18 month old and a 4 year old and no problem.
You may however struggle with a rear facing seat - the seat belt in the back does not stretch that far when trying to loop over a child seat (if that makes sense).
Halfords managed to get a seat to fit in the back just but it is front facing.
I have been told that recaro do a child seat that fits the Monaro quite well.
Hope this helps.
You may however struggle with a rear facing seat - the seat belt in the back does not stretch that far when trying to loop over a child seat (if that makes sense).
Halfords managed to get a seat to fit in the back just but it is front facing.
I have been told that recaro do a child seat that fits the Monaro quite well.
Hope this helps.
Cheers for the replies. I can assist with the rear facing bit. I borrowed a CV8 from Vauxhall and the Graco seat from their travel system with one of the clip in bases fits. The seat can be unclipped and just fits through the gap.
>> Edited by Lotus Carlton on Friday 6th January 21:01
>> Edited by Lotus Carlton on Friday 6th January 21:01
Different car I know, but for older kids (2/3years plus but check with them) the Recaro seat fitted well in the sculpted rear seats of the HSV.
Also, my wife refused to get rid of her classic Saab 900 coupe & managed fine with kid/s in the back. Yes it's more aggro, but you put up with it if you like your car.
Also, my wife refused to get rid of her classic Saab 900 coupe & managed fine with kid/s in the back. Yes it's more aggro, but you put up with it if you like your car.
Interesting comment about the BMW warranty rules. It's something we've been discussing on the Alpina forum. I had a total nightmare renewing mine this year. What's the problem as you see it?
As I see it:
- The warranty prices are going through the roof
- They are now clearly stating that things like "component failure due to gradual reduction in performance commensurate with age or mileage" will not be covered, plus a few other paragraphs that suggest they are going to work a lot harder dodging claims
Anyway was interested in your comment...
>> Edited by gregwatson on Saturday 7th January 17:16
As I see it:
- The warranty prices are going through the roof
- They are now clearly stating that things like "component failure due to gradual reduction in performance commensurate with age or mileage" will not be covered, plus a few other paragraphs that suggest they are going to work a lot harder dodging claims
Anyway was interested in your comment...
>> Edited by gregwatson on Saturday 7th January 17:16
darren_r1 said:
Hi James, don't know if you remember me but we had a few chats when I had my Lotus carlton ? anyway I'm getting my Monaro at the begining of March and I will let you know how I get on with baby seats as my son will only be two months old by then. Darren.
Stick the forward facing seat in the front seat and get the missus to sit in the back.....
eliot said:
Hi James, don't know if you remember me but we had a few chats when I had my Lotus carlton ? anyway I'm getting my Monaro at the begining of March and I will let you know how I get on with baby seats as my son will only be two months old by then. Darren.
Stick the forward facing seat in the front seat and get the missus to sit in the back.....
or leave them both at home and go and hoon about
[quote]Hi James, don't know if you remember me but we had a few chats when I had my Lotus carlton ? anyway I'm getting my Monaro at the begining of March and I will let you know how I get on with baby seats as my son will only be two months old by then. Darren.[/quote]
Hi Darren,
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I've met so many people with LC's I struggle to keep up, which one did you have?
I'll be interested to see how you get on.
Hi Darren,
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I've met so many people with LC's I struggle to keep up, which one did you have?
I'll be interested to see how you get on.
For LC fans:
http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=9A36
time elapsed video makes it look faster than it is but still looks good...
http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=9A36
time elapsed video makes it look faster than it is but still looks good...
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