Britax Marathon, Radian or Trufit in a 2003 Subaru Impreza/was Re: Britax Marathon or Eddie Bauer 3 in 1

[Unregistered]

Hi

I'm in Canada and just starting to look into what car seat to purchase for when my son outgrows his carrier (I have a 5 month old). Anyone have any experience/input with installation of the Britax Marathon, Radian or Trufit in a 2003 Subaru Impreza (T.S model - Wagon)?

Thanks!

[Misty-Bug]

sorry I don't have experience with your specific car. But personally I would cross the AOE off your list. Keep the Marathon or the Radian on it. The AOE is usually outgrown by height before weight. I had one and switched to a radian.
My experience with the Radian is that it can be a PITB to install but once you figure it out you will be able to do it just fine.
I would go to a local BRU and try the marathon in your car. TJ's kids has the radian so you can try it out there if you are close to them. Or find stores that you are close to

[QuassEE]

The Marathon installs well in the Impreza.. I'd imagine the Radian would be good, too, since it tends to install well with LATCH in most vehicles (whereas seatbelt installs can be trickier) and Subaru apparently has a 60lb LATCH anchor weight limit so you likely won't be forced to a seatbelt install... I don't have any experience with the True Fit in a Subaru of any sort, though--but Zellers or BRU might let you try it out in your car.

-Nicole.