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

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  • 16-01-2019 12:07pm
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    mcbert
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭


    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!


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    CountingCrows
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭CountingCrows


    What's your budget?


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    heroics
    Registered Users Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭heroics


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


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    mcbert
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭mcbert


    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


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    MarcusP12
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭MarcusP12


    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…...


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,388 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


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


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    mcbert
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭mcbert


    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?


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    heldel00
    Registered Users Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭heldel00


    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


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    mcbert
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭mcbert


    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?


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    heldel00
    Registered Users Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭heldel00


    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.


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    Immy
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭Immy


    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.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,388 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    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.


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    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


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


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


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


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    Wildly Boaring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,631 ✭✭✭Wildly Boaring


    Multimac

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


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    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    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


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