Kid friendly car
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 17, 2001 at 01:00
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Robb
Hi all,
Just discovered that another addition to family is imminent. This will result in 3 under the age of 3 and a half (I know, yes we should buy a TV !!!). Whilst this will change a lot of things, one of the essentials is trading our trusty old 4 Runner in for a larger 3 kid friendly car. Because all 3 will be in either a booster
seat, capsule or baby
seat for a while, we need some good advice regarding the best way to go with a new vehicle. Baby bolt positioning, child access and safety, fuel economy and handling are all priorities. (Its gotta be an auto too, the wife cant drive a manual). We were thinking about a Pajero or Jackaroo but there just doesnt seem to be enough room for all plus prams. Budget is under 20 k.
Thanks for the tips if any!
Reply By: Alex - Monday, Nov 19, 2001 at 01:00
Monday, Nov 19, 2001 at 01:00
Hi Robb, I know the dilemma you face. I had my Defender set up for 2-person touring, and now have to re-fit seats etc. for the youngster. Given your budget and transmission constraints, I think both the Pajero and Jackaroo would do the job quite
well for you. Another option to consider is a Landrover Discovery, if you can find a diesel auto 4door in your price range. A big advantage here is that the rear seats are considerably higher than the front ones which improves the kids vision and helps keep them interested and entertained. I wouldn't advise getting a Defender, despite the size and load area, as they are only manual, and some people find them an ergonomic disaster area. Maybe an older landcruiser 60 series? In any of the vehicles discussed, the fitting of a cargo barrier behind the rear
seat will let you stack prams/pushers/etc higher than the
seat back and fit a surprising amount of gear in. Hope all this helps somewhat, and doesn't confuse you too much. Cheers, Alex
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