we need a new car, what can our seats fit in?

Unregistered · Jul 27, 2014

We're needing a new car badly. Like in the next week badly. The problem is we have a real tight budget and really specific car seat needs. Our max price is $17,000 and we have to fit a cocorro and two of those v$20 boosters from Walmart (I forget what they're called). It can be tight because the second booster is only used for carpooling. We're considering a Nissan versa or something like that, but I'm real worried about fit. Does anyone out there have a recommendation for cars that might work? Of course I'll take the seats to try when we can get into some cars, but I'm overwhelmed and need a starting point!

safeinthecar · Jul 27, 2014

Since there are a number of $20 dollar boosters, it would help to know which particular one you mean.

jjordan · Jul 27, 2014

With 3 kids, most people would have minivans on their short list, and that would make your fitting concerns less important.

Perhaps as a starting point, you can measure the combined width of your seat and compare it to the hip room measurement on a car website like MSN autos or Edmund's.

Keep in mind that if you are planning to drive this car for several years, at some point your child will outgrow the coccoro and will almost certainly move into a seat that takes up more room.

mam1937 · Jul 28, 2014

I just looked at a Nissan versa. I got a ff blvd and 2 literider boosters in it, though buckling may be a pain. I actually liked the 3 across fit better in a 2015 honda fit.

SafeDad · Jul 28, 2014

Does it have to be brand new?

Here's a year old one with very low miles that could easily be negotiated below $17,000. I'm guessing you get the balance of the manufacturers warranty as well.

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/604397762/overview/

Drives like a car, sliding doors like a minivan for loading kids! No problem fitting your Coccoro plus 3 boosters of almost any type.

DawgDad · Jul 29, 2014

CPSDarren said:
Does it have to be brand new?

Here's a year old one with very low miles that could easily be negotiated below $17,000. I'm guessing you get the balance of the manufacturers warranty as well.

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/604397762/overview/

Drives like a car, sliding doors like a minivan for loading kids! No problem fitting your Coccoro plus 3 boosters of almost any type.

I was going to suggest the same thing...$17K isn't as tight of a budget if you buy used.

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