Thanks for the input! I finally found a store that had one and drove a little bit to see it but got to play with it and install it in our '08 Sienna. At first touch, I was annoyed but after messing with it for a few minutes feel like I got the hang of the buckle and harness adjuster and it wasn't that difficult. The release button is a little weird though I will admit. And is there any info on a plastic buckle being as safe as a metal one? Just a thought that crossed my mind. I really liked the seat overall..the fabric, size, etc. Install was a breeze and I did it about 5 times just adjusting the recline, etc. I took pics at every recline position (there are 4) and with each more upright position the ARB bar got closer to the vehicle seatback. It only touched in the 4th position. Is this a problem? I did read the review at carseatblog. Not sure if there is any info about that since. Obviously me "flipping" the seat up to check the ARB is not the kind of real life force you would get in an accident but even when it was not touching the seat, when flipped up it did hit the ARB bar instead of the entire seat completely touching the seatback -if I explained that well
My only other problem now is that the seat will fit into the new model snap & go, but will not fit into the city mini gt double I plan to get
All the other seats do and I was really leaning toward this one -barring that ARB thing not being an issue. All opinions on my conflict welcome
I could win an award at indecisiveness! I will start a new thread with the pics if that is the best way for people to judge but trying not to start a whole bunch on the same topic!