I'm just on a really tight budget right now...baby is due in may and i'm working part time at kohls (not allowed to work anymore) and the LO's father isn't around. Plus I have a Acura Cl 3.0 (coupe) that I have to find something to fit in....I really want a keyfit but I don't think thats an option right now
One problem with this seat is the requirement (being discussed above) that the handle be left down with 1.5 inches of clearance between the handle and the front seat of the car. Very few vehicles are large enough to accommodate this.
For an inexpensive option to get you through the first year or so, I would suggest either one of the Graco Snugrides or the Safety 1st OnBoard 35. For both brands, make sure there is a front adjust harness.
Do you need a stroller/travel system option? Anyway, here are a couple of less expensive options I found on Amazon (free shipping if you join Amazon MOM):
Graco:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-SnugRide-Infant-Seat-Zurich/dp/B001GQ2P6O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1296676068&sr=8-3"]Snugride 32 - $118[/ame]
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-SnugRider-Infant-Stroller-Frame/dp/B0007KMUH4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1296676068&sr=8-4"]Snugrider stroller frame - $52[/ame]
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Graco-Alano-Travel-System-Strata/dp/B002TUTPM8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1296676068&sr=8-10"]Alano travel system - $180[/ame]
Safety 1st:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-onBoard-Infant-Regal/dp/B00313JBAI/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296676350&sr=1-1"]OnBoard 35 - $82[/ame]
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Safety-Clic-Infant-Carrier-Black/dp/B003V1YDLM/ref=sr_1_6?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296676350&sr=1-6"]Clic infant carseat carrier - $70[/ame]
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Safety-1st-Aerolite-Travel-System/dp/B002XLK22A/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296676350&sr=1-5"]Aerolite travel system - $142[/ame]