Help! Can you identify this stroller? Do I want it?

[Relish]

This posting just appeared on craiglist. I can't tell from the pictures which Peg is pictured. I'm not very stroller savy.

http://madison.craigslist.org/bab/570694132.html

I've been thinking of getting a Mac or a Peg but just started looking. I'm trying to replace our Graco umbrella something or other that drives me nuts with its steering. I have a jogger but can't fold it worth a darn so that can't go in the car either. Ds doesn't really like to ride in strollers so I can't justify spending much but the times I need a stroller, I need a good one.

Uses:
--travel by plane or in car
--take on buses for downtown sidewalk use

 

[supermommyof2]

I think it's the Aria. I've never used one so I don't have any advise, but I'm sure somebody will chime in!

 

[CDNTech]

I think it's the Aria as well... how old is your son and what is his weight/height.

I prefer the Mac over the Peg. I love my P3 Pramette for the sole reason that I could have baby face me and for the step on the back for my older child, but otherwise I would prefer a Mac. I don't care for the Aria at all.

I think for the uses you described that you would want an umbrella stroller. If you don't need recline anymore than the Volo would be a fantastic option.

 

[joolsplus3]

It's loading too slowly for me to see, but if it's an Aria, it's really junk UNLESS it's a 2007 OH model

 

[joolsplus3]

And if it's an Inglesina Espresso, it's better than an older Aria

 

[CDNTech]

And if it's an Inglesina Espresso, it's better than an older Aria

It's an Aria... it's listed as a Peg at the top of the ad. I'd skip it.

 

[Relish]

Thanks for responding so quick! Ds is nearly 2yo, maybe 25lbs.

I rarely see nicer strollers on CL here so I was excited, but I'm fairly certain I don't want an Aria. It does't seem like it'd be enough of an upgrade.

I tried a Volvo at Target but Ds didn't seem to fit/sit very well even though he's so petite. I guess I'll keep looking.

Where do you find used strollers other than CL or Ebay?

 

[CDNTech]

www.Kijiji.com
www.buysell.com (not many of these in the USA)
www.craigslist.com

local classifieds... that's all I can think of at the moment.

ETA: Are you sure it was a Volo you tried? They usually fit big kids well.

 

[joolsplus3]

If you don't mind buying online, thousands of stroller lovers sell theirs at www.groups.yahoo.com 'strollerSWAP' you have to join, but you have access to thousands of fantastic strollers that most of the moms just bought to play with in their living room then sell

 

[momme2_3]

If I am remembering correctly that is a 2003 Aria model, I think that was around the only year or later that they had parent trays. They are good for quick easy trips for a littler one but IMO not a good stroller for an older 2+ child. The heavier the child the worse it pushes...

I had one (can't you tell)

 

[marchofemily]

LOL! I live by Madison, and I just saw it on CL! I was hoping it would be a really terrific Peg for cheap!
BTW, my dd is going absolutely NUTS not being able to play outside! Maybe we will have to play "strollers" when it gets warmer! I just added 2 strollers to my collection!

 

[vonfirmath]

It's loading too slowly for me to see, but if it's an Aria, it's really junk UNLESS it's a 2007 OH model

Does the 2007 model push better?

 

[joolsplus3]

The 2007 pushes fine, but mostly it has a one hand fold and a MUCH nicer sun canopy than the older ones