Is it legal/possible to put carseat at the back of the 2?

yalag · 03-07-2019, 09:30 AM

I know it will be a huge pain given how small the car is but as a last resort, if I HAVE to do it once in a while, is it even possible to put a car seat at the back? And is it legal to do so (here in Canada)?

jules_78th · 03-07-2019, 10:37 AM

I did alot of exterior cosmetic to my 2019 F23, but the best one is being able to ride out with my little ones with it. Got a convertible car seat in my convertible

along with a booster.

I'm in the T.dot.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/146072...57705230698034

aerobod · 03-07-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by yalag

I know it will be a huge pain given how small the car is but as a last resort, if I HAVE to do it once in a while, is it even possible to put a car seat at the back? And is it legal to do so (here in Canada)?

It is actually recommended to use the LATCH system in the two rear seats on the 2-series, as opposed to using the front passenger seat. It is no smaller in the back than many compact cars. As the LATCH system is fully certified in Canada up to 30kg for combined seat and child, it is best to use it, then switch to holding the seat with the seat belt if the weight is higher than that, as specified by Transport Canada.

yalag · 03-07-2019, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jules_78th

I did alot of exterior cosmetic to my 2019 F23, but the best one is being able to ride out with my little ones with it. Got a convertible car seat in my convertible

along with a booster.

I'm in the T.dot.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/146072...57705230698034

that looks awesome, thanks for your input!

yalag · 03-07-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aerobod

It is actually recommended to use the LATCH system in the two rear seats on the 2-series, as opposed to using the front passenger seat. It is no smaller in the back than many compact cars. As the LATCH system is fully certified in Canada up to 30kg for combined seat and child, it is best to use it, then switch to holding the seat with the seat belt if the weight is higher than that, as specified by Transport Canada.

ok so definitely doable to put carseat (even rear facing) in a 2 series right? Just about putting down a deposit

MassNerd · 03-07-2019, 01:09 PM

I'm fairly confident the car seat will fit back there. The challenge will be getting it in and out. Without a rear door you'll be lifting the car seat at an awkward angle which may be difficult.

aerobod · 03-07-2019, 02:34 PM

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ok so definitely doable to put carseat (even rear facing) in a 2 series right? Just about putting down a deposit

On the BMW USA site it quotes rear legroom as 33”, this website shows most rear facing seats as around 31” with the range from 27” to 34”, so most seats will fit in rear facing mode: https://csftl.org/size-comparison-sa...nce-ex-65-air/

jules_78th · 03-07-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MassNerd

I'm fairly confident the car seat will fit back there. The challenge will be getting it in and out. Without a rear door you'll be lifting the car seat at an awkward angle which may be difficult.

In my case, i put the roof down

BEM-S4 · 03-07-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jules_78th

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Originally Posted by MassNerd

I'm fairly confident the car seat will fit back there. The challenge will be getting it in and out. Without a rear door you'll be lifting the car seat at an awkward angle which may be difficult.

In my case, i put the roof down

Convertible is also easier since the rear seat is more forward, you don't have to reach in as far to buckle the kid in.

bimmerfile · 03-07-2019, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yalag

I know it will be a huge pain given how small the car is but as a last resort, if I HAVE to do it once in a while, is it even possible to put a car seat at the back? And is it legal to do so (here in Canada)?

Yes, it's legal.
I had front facing car seats (2) for several years in both my 1-series and my 2-series. No problem.

harma24 · 03-07-2019, 08:07 PM

Front facing, no problem at all and access is easy enough with a seat folded forward. Rear facing may depend on how tall you are / how far back you put the front seats, and access would be challenging.

The car does have two latches at the bottom and one up top on each side in the back, so it should be completely legal and safe. Heck, I even leave the car seats in the car when I go to the track (I did however have to take the kids out).

Sunsetter · 03-12-2019, 01:34 AM

I do take my kids in my convertible every now and then. The front facing booster for my eldest is easy, but it is tough to get my younger one in and out of the rear facing seat unless I put the top down (in which case it is very easy). I typically go in the back seat from other side with him and get him in there. I am 6'3 with long legs, so if I have both kids and my older one is behind me, she has to sit cross-legged on the booster since there isn't enough room for her to hang her legs down behind the driver's seat. She loves driving with the top down so doesn't complain, but I have only taken both a couple of times.

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Sunsetter New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I do take my kids in my convertible every now and then. The front facing booster for my eldest is easy, but it is tough to get my younger one in and out of the rear facing seat unless I put the top down (in which case it is very easy). I typically go in the back seat from other side with him and get him in there. I am 6'3 with long legs, so if I have both kids and my older one is behind me, she has to sit cross-legged on the booster since there isn't enough room for her to hang her legs down behind the driver's seat. She loves driving with the top down so doesn't complain, but I have only taken both a couple of times.
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