XK/XKR and Car seats

[Lostprophet]

Out of interest, can you get a child seat in the back of a XK/XKR. Say for a child thats about 1 years old?

Thanks.

Lostprophet.

[Lostprophet]

NormanD said:

Lostprophet said:

Out of interest, can you get a child seat in the back of a XK/XKR. Say for a child thats about 1 years old?

Yes it is possible, not that I'm into that

In the XK8/R Enthusiasts Club's Forum there is a lot on that

You have to be a Member to get into the forum, join through www.xkec.co.uk

£45 to join a club?!!! Hmm 50p bus ride to the local Jag dealer who will bend over backwards to help sell a Jag lol.

Thanks though.

[Lostprophet]

S2 Giles said:

In am awaiting my membership and have just sold my TVR in favour of an XKR Coupe for just this reason.
I can just fit my Maxi-cosi cabriofix seat for 0-12 month babies, but the passenger seat must be all the way forward.

The seat from 12 months+ is alot less deep and should strap in quite easily compared to the cabriofix, I will look at the maxi-cosi tobi - but have not tried it yet in the Jag.

If your not in a rush, I will be doing some research on XKEC soon

yeap that would be fab.. please keep me posted. I am going to be buying next summer. I am fairly hooked on the new XKR!

Would love to have your feedback!

[Lostprophet]

S2 Giles said:

In am awaiting my membership and have just sold my TVR in favour of an XKR Coupe for just this reason.
I can just fit my Maxi-cosi cabriofix seat for 0-12 month babies, but the passenger seat must be all the way forward.

The seat from 12 months+ is alot less deep and should strap in quite easily compared to the cabriofix, I will look at the maxi-cosi tobi - but have not tried it yet in the Jag.

If your not in a rush, I will be doing some research on XKEC soon

Hello,

I was wondering if you have had any luck... any feedback will be great! thanks.

[Lostprophet]

xkrGiles said:

Yeah Hiya

Firstly, if you have an XK, then you really should join XKEC, its a superb forum with everything you could ever ask and more.... I bought a group buy exhaust, got cheaper tickets to an event and must of saved 4 times its cost price to join. Even without that I would stay a member...... anyway.....

Regarding car seats, I have gone with the Britax Evolva 123Plus - This seat is of medium compactness (there are smaller) but really well padded and secure. when its fitted in either car, its rock solid and wont move an inch.
It fits the XKR back seats really well & I dont think it will be a problem until she reaches 3 years old when her legs are kicking the back of the seat !!!!!

Anyway, i'd recommend it. They are £150 in mothercare, however i price matched against an online store & got one for £99 !

I beleive Britax do a slightly narrower version for smaller spaces, however I primarily need mine in my daily car, so went for the normal one

good luck

Hello, many thanks for your response. I am just weighing out the pros and cons of the xkr vs m3 coupe decision. I love the xkr so I am trying work out how practical it will going forward. If I do go down the xkr route I am bound to go down the xkec memberships route.

Once the seat is fitted how did you find the space in the cabin? Do the front passengers have enough space? Is it crammed in there. Also do you have a push chair in your boot? How are you finding the xkr for practical life with a child?

Is there enough space?

Thank you for your advice.

Regards

Edited by Lostprophet on Monday 17th January 23:33

[Lostprophet]

By the way I am looking for a 2007/8 Xkr, if I do an Xkr. The only thing putting me off is the lack of rear space for a child seat for a 2 year old.

[Lostprophet]

I have seen this....

http://maxi-cosi.com/products/car-seats/child/fero...

I have been holding off buying my car as I am saving up. Downside is my mind wonders... Hence I keep thinking of the Xkr. I do not want to do the 911 tbh.

My son is about 12kg. So I am thinking it might be possible to get the above car seat in. The dimensions seem workable. I want to check this out this weekend.

[Lostprophet]

Triple7 said:

Rear sears can 'accomodate' a child but it is a huge compromise i.e. no front seat passenger tbh. the car seats will also damage the leather seat bolster too. best bet as much as I hate to say it, would be a 911 or stick with the M3.

M3 is still a option, I do love it. However the Xkr is so stunning.

[Lostprophet]

By the way.... This is interesting.

http://www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?t=971046&f=85&...

[Lostprophet]

AlexKing said:

I've got an infant carrier in the back of my XKR, though it does compromise my driving position a bit, and I'm no giant at 5'8". Forward facing seats are easier to manage though, so for a 1 year old you should be fine. Haven't experimented with which is best yet though...

Excellent.

Out of interest what seat is it?

[Lostprophet]

xkrGiles said:

My maxi-cosi cabriofix fitted in the back of my coupe 0-12 months rear facing seat. Passenger seat had to be fully forward tho, but for a few months it was OK

I believe the older xk's had more space in the back?

[Lostprophet]

So you are going to tell it after that?

[Lostprophet]

AlexKing said:

- but something I'm willing to tolerate for six months so that I can keep the Jag until group 1 time...

Sorry, I got the impression you will be selling the car when your child progressed to group 2.