Janelle210
New member
Hello all!
So, we need a new car. We can't afford a new car or even a recent used car.
I'm in the $4000 and down range, price-wise and I need some help, specifically with safety features and accomodations for car seats.
I'm in the market for an SUV or Mini-Van if possible because I'd prefer to rear-face my toddlers as long as possible and most older sedans won't have the adequate room between the front and back seats to accommodate that.
What year did they make the new regulations for cars to be able to accommodate car seat needs like the anchor in the back and the ones on the sides?
I looked at a car recently that was I believe a 97 and it didn't have any anchors or anyway whatsoever to secure a carseat beyond the belt- which did NOT have a locking feature, so we passed on it.
I know all the newer ones have these things standard, but when did they become standard? Basically what I'm asking is - how far back in years can I go while I'm looking for a replacement vehicle? Is 2000 to far? I used to have a 2000 Saturn and we couldn't put my toddlers in it once they got past the infant seat stage because they were missing the anchors that are now standard.
My 4 year old is in a Graeco that is about 3 years old now and we just invested in a Clicktight Convertible for my 2 year old.
Thanks for any insight you can offer!
J
So, we need a new car. We can't afford a new car or even a recent used car.
I'm in the $4000 and down range, price-wise and I need some help, specifically with safety features and accomodations for car seats.
I'm in the market for an SUV or Mini-Van if possible because I'd prefer to rear-face my toddlers as long as possible and most older sedans won't have the adequate room between the front and back seats to accommodate that.
What year did they make the new regulations for cars to be able to accommodate car seat needs like the anchor in the back and the ones on the sides?
I looked at a car recently that was I believe a 97 and it didn't have any anchors or anyway whatsoever to secure a carseat beyond the belt- which did NOT have a locking feature, so we passed on it.
I know all the newer ones have these things standard, but when did they become standard? Basically what I'm asking is - how far back in years can I go while I'm looking for a replacement vehicle? Is 2000 to far? I used to have a 2000 Saturn and we couldn't put my toddlers in it once they got past the infant seat stage because they were missing the anchors that are now standard.
My 4 year old is in a Graeco that is about 3 years old now and we just invested in a Clicktight Convertible for my 2 year old.
Thanks for any insight you can offer!
J