Kids Car/Booster Seats-Coupe

M2point5 · 04-20-2008, 04:24 PM

I know there maybe a small margin of us out there, but I purchased the 135i (over a Boxster S) to include my 5 year old son in his dads passion/affliction for cars. Are there any dad's out there who have had any luck with booster seats (full or backless) that fit well in the rear of the car?

Our new 1 is a fourth vehicle, so its use will be limited to eveneing drives/ice cream trips and so on. Thanks to all who care to respond.

plien69 · 04-20-2008, 09:13 PM

I've had the Britax Parkway booster in my 135i. No problems.

The only thing I have to watch out for is to make sure the passenger seat in front of her is positioned far enough forward so that when I move the seat back to its original position, it doesn't hit her feet.

spudw · 04-20-2008, 09:46 PM

Hard to imagine it being a problem. The only kid-related issue with this car would be using a rear-facing baby seat - not sure there would be enough room, and ingres/egres would lead to a hernia, no doubt. But you're four years beyond that with a 5-year-old. My 4-year old hops in and does her own belts now - I still check them, of course.

warmtoes · 04-20-2008, 10:24 PM

Check these out. It's made by Magna the large Canadian auto parts maker.

http://www.magnaclek.com/canada/english/default.aspx

Since you're Canadian you can find these at the local Canadian Tire as well.

I'll probably be picking one or two of these up for my kids.

spudw · 04-20-2008, 10:29 PM

VERY good idea. I may need to pick one up.

warmtoes · 04-20-2008, 10:32 PM

Yeah, they are pretty sweet for the money. Easily removable and washable covers with a variety of styles. Easy install and removal via latch. It's perfect for those of us with kids in the 5 to 9 year old range.

M2point5 · 04-20-2008, 10:32 PM

Thank you all for your feedback. Our smallest vehicle now is a Honda Pilot. I like the idea of the snap in latch system. I wish all manufacturers would use the same system. My 3 year old daughter needs to add 10 more pounds to fit a booster. Thanks again dads!

Crowley · 04-21-2008, 08:39 AM

I have done both ... one with a back and one without a back .. The fit a little tight back there and I have to make sure the seatbelt latch is not under the seat, but you can do it and it will work .. its just a little tight ..

Crowley

Crowley · 04-21-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warmtoes

Check these out. It's made by Magna the large Canadian auto parts maker.

http://www.magnaclek.com/canada/english/default.aspx

Since you're Canadian you can find these at the local Canadian Tire as well.

I'll probably be picking one or two of these up for my kids.

Thanks for the link .. I'm going to check these out !

Crowley

M2point5 · 04-30-2008, 11:18 PM

Picked it up in Vancouver with my 5 year old. Purchased the clek and it fits in like factory. I would have liked to get the one shown with the armrests (used pillows to prop him up) but it is only available online (other one is always at CDN Tire). I was pleasantly surprised with the room in the back seat. Only drawback to date is the lack of storage space, which is very apparent when you fill all four seats. We took our 3 year old (her car seat fits well too) for a spin tonight and she loved it.

Having 1200km to break it in was a treat. The car passes others like they are standing still. You can see the look on their faces "wow that little white car sure has alot of power".

Timbo · 08-13-2008, 04:37 AM

Has anyone managed to fit a baby capsule into the coupe?

CAMike · 08-13-2008, 06:59 AM

I just ordered the Recaro Vivo lite Booster for my 6 year old son...will let you know how it fits when it gets here (hopefully in a week or so).

jlee · 08-13-2008, 08:11 PM

I have the standard graco booster fits no problem..i can even fit the britax marathon back there.

i did the same thing, i sold my Cayman S and SUV and consolidated into one car..

Timbo · 08-13-2008, 11:48 PM

Anyone fit in a backwards facing capsule?

CAMike · 08-16-2008, 11:03 AM

Got my Recaro Vivo Booster in...fits great and my son loves his new "race car seat"!! Can't beat the side impact protection!! Great price too...$99 and goes to 100 lbs!

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M2point5 Private 9 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Kids Car/Booster Seats-Coupe I know there maybe a small margin of us out there, but I purchased the 135i (over a Boxster S) to include my 5 year old son in his dads passion/affliction for cars. Are there any dad's out there who have had any luck with booster seats (full or backless) that fit well in the rear of the car? Our new 1 is a fourth vehicle, so its use will be limited to eveneing drives/ice cream trips and so on. Thanks to all who care to respond.
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plien69 Captain 20 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I've had the Britax Parkway booster in my 135i. No problems. The only thing I have to watch out for is to make sure the passenger seat in front of her is positioned far enough forward so that when I move the seat back to its original position, it doesn't hit her feet.
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spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Hard to imagine it being a problem. The only kid-related issue with this car would be using a rear-facing baby seat - not sure there would be enough room, and ingres/egres would lead to a hernia, no doubt. But you're four years beyond that with a 5-year-old. My 4-year old hops in and does her own belts now - I still check them, of course. __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Check these out. It's made by Magna the large Canadian auto parts maker. http://www.magnaclek.com/canada/english/default.aspx Since you're Canadian you can find these at the local Canadian Tire as well. I'll probably be picking one or two of these up for my kids. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	VERY good idea. I may need to pick one up. __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Yeah, they are pretty sweet for the money. Easily removable and washable covers with a variety of styles. Easy install and removal via latch. It's perfect for those of us with kids in the 5 to 9 year old range. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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04-21-2008, 08:39 AM	#8
Crowley Major 54 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have done both ... one with a back and one without a back .. The fit a little tight back there and I have to make sure the seatbelt latch is not under the seat, but you can do it and it will work .. its just a little tight .. Crowley __________________ The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”
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M2point5 Private 9 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Got it! Picked it up in Vancouver with my 5 year old. Purchased the clek and it fits in like factory. I would have liked to get the one shown with the armrests (used pillows to prop him up) but it is only available online (other one is always at CDN Tire). I was pleasantly surprised with the room in the back seat. Only drawback to date is the lack of storage space, which is very apparent when you fill all four seats. We took our 3 year old (her car seat fits well too) for a spin tonight and she loved it. Having 1200km to break it in was a treat. The car passes others like they are standing still. You can see the look on their faces "wow that little white car sure has alot of power".
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Has anyone managed to fit a baby capsule into the coupe?
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CAMike Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aviano, Italy (San Diego is home though) iTrader: (0)	I just ordered the Recaro Vivo lite Booster for my 6 year old son...will let you know how it fits when it gets here (hopefully in a week or so). __________________ Mike
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jlee Captain 168 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M2CS+GTS Targa+RRS SVR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (1)	I have the standard graco booster fits no problem..i can even fit the britax marathon back there. i did the same thing, i sold my Cayman S and SUV and consolidated into one car..
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Timbo First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW 135 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Anyone fit in a backwards facing capsule?
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CAMike Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aviano, Italy (San Diego is home though) iTrader: (0)	Got my Recaro Vivo Booster in...fits great and my son loves his new "race car seat"!! Can't beat the side impact protection!! Great price too...$99 and goes to 100 lbs! __________________ Mike
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