3 kids, 3 boosters, 2 isofix, school run, 2nd hand, not a 7 seater

mcbert · 16-01-2019 11:07am #1

Hi,

we have two cars - we both work. We need to replace our old hatchback soon. We already have a 7 seater for when we all go somewhere together.

I'd like some options that are not getting a second 7 seater, for short runs, like school.

Ideally I'd like 3x ISOFIX, but they are hard to find without going for a 7 seater. So what has 2 ISOFIX, but has room at least for a third center booster seat or some sort?

Thanks!

CountingCrows · 16-01-2019 2:17pm

What's your budget?

heroics · 16-01-2019 2:24pm

if its just for school runs do you need 2 adults and 3 kids or is it 1 adult and 3 kids?

mcbert · 16-01-2019 3:11pm

I suppose max approx €10k.

Well, I don't want to put kids in the front whether another adult or not - eldest is 7, so occasionally 2 adults in front, but its really about room for 3 kids in back with some class of booster, at least two of them having isofix.

Thanks

MarcusP12 · 16-01-2019 3:17pm

mcbert wrote: »

I suppose max approx €10k.

Well, I don't want to put kids in the front whether another adult or not - eldest is 7, so occasionally 2 adults in front, but its really about room for 3 kids in back with some class of booster, at least two of them having isofix.

Thanks

Maybe others can speak from experience but i'd be surprised if you got away with anything other than a bubblebum booster between 2 isofixes unless it is designed for 3 (e.g. new model Peugeot 5008)…….i'd say you'll need some class of mid sized saloon, e.g. passat or Mondeo.....school run screams small hatch but I don't think you'll get the width you need to fit a booster between the 2 isofixes…...

colm_mcm · 16-01-2019 9:28pm

A smaller 5 seater mpv like a C-Max or Scenic may be the happy middle ground?

mcbert · 16-01-2019 9:30pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

A smaller 5 seater mpv like a C-Max or Scenic may be the happy middle ground?

Maybe. Do you have one, or know if those are actually wide enough for 3?

heldel00 · 16-01-2019 9:36pm

Honda crv has three isofix points in the back. We have one. I love it. Only uave two kids seats in back. I know I'll need to get a very slim booster seat for oldest when he needs new seat

mcbert · 16-01-2019 9:37pm

heldel00 wrote: »

Honda crv has three isofix points in the back. We have one. I love it. Only uave two kids seats in back. I know I'll need to get a very slim booster seat for oldest when he needs new seat

Thanks! What year is yours?

heldel00 · 16-01-2019 10:01pm

2016. Prob not the prettiest car on the road because of the high arse on it. But boot is massive amd that's what we needed.

Immy · 16-01-2019 10:07pm

I had 3 seats comfortable enough in a CMax. It has 3 full separate seats in the back

I think the 3008 has 3 full seats

I also had an old 307 sw which had 3 seats.

colm_mcm · 16-01-2019 10:13pm

mcbert wrote: »

Maybe. Do you have one, or know if those are actually wide enough for 3?

Don’t have one but the seats slide individually, which is key if you want to get 3 seats in.

Shefwedfan · 16-01-2019 10:25pm

I went with 7 seater( Galaxy) and then eGolf with Multimac. Works perfect for us.

marco_polo · 16-01-2019 11:10pm

AFAIK the 5 seater C4 Picasso is another option with three full seats + isofix.

Wildly Boaring · 16-01-2019 11:13pm

Multimac

https://www.motabilityireland.com/parts/pre-owned-multimac-4-seat-childrens-seat

Shefwedfan · 16-01-2019 11:36pm

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Multimac

https://www.motabilityireland.com/parts/pre-owned-multimac-4-seat-childrens-seat

You have different sizes and different cars. You order from the uk companyand they deliver to an installer in Ireland

You then go and getinstalled, you need to check first your insurance will cover. Most do but you need cart from installer before your insurance will cover you

Uk website has list of cars and version supported in the car

3 kids, 3 boosters, 2 isofix, school run, 2nd hand, not a 7 seater

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