Can any parents give feedback on this?
You put a baby seat in the back, you put the baby in the baby seat.... no problem, right?
I get the feeling I’m missing something :D
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Can any parents give feedback on this?
You put a baby seat in the back, you put the baby in the baby seat.... no problem, right?
I get the feeling I’m missing something :D
It’s a pain in the arse after a while. Slightly easier when they’re in the capsule already, but still a pain. I used the M3 with two kids when my Golf was out of action, it does the trick for occasional use but that’s about it.
Same as Ken, for occasional use only. Or get a convertible but that wouldn't work too well come winter! Sounds like you need to invest in an E90 M3 :D
lol spoken like someone who hasnt had to loads kids into a car before !!! its difficult enough with back doors not to mention a coupe!! Trust me it will be a major PIA over time the bending down and general faffing about will drive you mad, I ended up going down the touring route, baby check, buggy check, buddy the english bulldog check!! I'd say clear of a coupe from a practical point of view!
Your lower back will change your mind for you after a few weeks...
Sounds like the No's have it Peter :)
Nice try though! Even Man Maths genuinely sometimes can't give us the answer we truly need or would like. Never mind, give it 25 years or so and you'll probably be back in to a coupe :)
Its people like you that 4 series Gran Coupe's and VW CC's were designed for I suspect.
Thanks for the responses, haha looks like I need to invest in a 4 door and a baby manual :D
OH has a facelift VW CC and it's a great cruiser indeed and looks well (in any of the darker colours IMHO). As close as you'll get to a coupe but with 4 doors and a big boot. Naturally go for the GT model with the heated leather, 18" wheels and factory tinted rear windows for the child. We've a 2yo and a 4yo and there's no problem fitting them and all their gear in.Quote:
Originally Posted by dergside
Only issue is 99% will be diesel (they did do the 200bhp TFSI but UK only I suspect). If I had my way, an Eibach Pro-Kit would be under it to really finish it off, but alas I don't have my way....;)
Fair dues for acknowledging that :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big H
I have put kids in booster seats in the back of coupes for years, even a 911 for a time. Only occasional but better than nothing. The trick is to have another car for family duties and you coupe only for personal uses and occasional dad pickups.
Even a 4er gran coupe is a pain to put a kid in a seat.
For babies, nope! Its tough enough with a saloon and the tiny car park spaces we have in Ireland. Someone parks close and with a coupe door, you'll be backing the car out or climbing in from other side.
If the child is on a booster, therefore able to get in / out and belt themselves, no issue.
What you need is a two seater with isofix up front - saves your back when putting the kids in :D
If it’s your only family car you haven’t a hope. Your Mrs will get back ache and will go mad. If it’s your car and she has a hatchback/ suv / estate you’ll be grand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Hmm a lot of food for thought there!
Appreciate the input :)
Another note...babies of 6 months plus will make shite of the interior...not ideal in your good car! :(
This is very true. Another note - your wife will be oblivious to the mess the kids make in the car and never clean it up. A leather interior is a necessity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Curran
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Originally Posted by Curran
Ban eating & drinking in the car from the start, it'll save your interior (and reduces choking hazards when you're driving)Quote:
Originally Posted by kdevitt
Your or your children's choking hazard? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
Most likely the desire to choke the children when you hear “I spilled my drink” as you’re lashing along a motorway!Quote:
Originally Posted by dergside
Can have all the rules in the world but..... see Ken's post.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
It lasts for a while. Then there's a reason for having to give them something and it spirals out of control slowly but surely!!
The back of the wife's (family mobile) is reminiscent of lansdowne road after a match come Friday evening, how kids manage to produce such havoc is beyond me. Picking raisins out of the most unusual places!! Jammed into that seat belt reciever for example!Quote:
Originally Posted by Curran
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Originally Posted by Curran
A few years ago one of my Mrs' friends told her a story. The friend's husband was driving through town and gave their kid a cookie to keep them quiet in the back of the car. The kid started choking on the cookie and so he found himself on Pearse St in rush hour trying to stop the kid turning blue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chillipepper
After that it was my Mrs who banned eating & drinking in the car!
There’s a wealth of knowledge/experience on here and not just about cars :D
Will be sure to quote that story in due course.
This is great since I know nothing about babies :p
In a few months time we can meet for coffee on a Sunday morning pushing the prams along the seafront!Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Never thought I’d say this, but sounds good!Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
Tried it with a newborn in an Audi A3 3-door. It got old very quickly. Within weeks it was sold for a Passat... if you are in any way pre disposed to back pain then its just not worth it.
And big +1 for leather interior... you won’t believe the mess they create.