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MaClaire
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Just found this site, thank goodness!!!
We need to buy a new or used car and I'm considering the models in the subject line.
About us: family of three with an almost 2 yo dd (28 lbs). She's in a RF Roundabout. We're planning to have another baby in early 2009. We live in Los Angeles: LOTS of driving. My priorities are safety, cost, and fuel efficiency.
Questions:
1. Can you safely LATCH a carseat in the middle position in any of these vehicles? I can't seem to get a straight answer.
2. The Fit has higher safety ratings overall, but the side-impact rear is only 3 stars (Versa has 5 stars). This worries me. Should it?
3. If we buy a Matrix, it will be used. Side airbags was an *option* in 2005 or later models. How does one confirm that a used model DOES have the side airbags?
4. Do some Matrix models have Electronic Stability Control (decreases roll fatalities by about 43%)? Neither the Fit or the Versa have this as an option. Again, can't seem to find this information online.
Thanks for your help!
Jessica
We need to buy a new or used car and I'm considering the models in the subject line.
About us: family of three with an almost 2 yo dd (28 lbs). She's in a RF Roundabout. We're planning to have another baby in early 2009. We live in Los Angeles: LOTS of driving. My priorities are safety, cost, and fuel efficiency.
Questions:
1. Can you safely LATCH a carseat in the middle position in any of these vehicles? I can't seem to get a straight answer.
2. The Fit has higher safety ratings overall, but the side-impact rear is only 3 stars (Versa has 5 stars). This worries me. Should it?
3. If we buy a Matrix, it will be used. Side airbags was an *option* in 2005 or later models. How does one confirm that a used model DOES have the side airbags?
4. Do some Matrix models have Electronic Stability Control (decreases roll fatalities by about 43%)? Neither the Fit or the Versa have this as an option. Again, can't seem to find this information online.
Thanks for your help!
Jessica