Baby car seats in a 335i coupe?

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

LOL

Seriously!!! I was like, I can't imagine that I'm the first customer to walk through these doors and ask this question!

JPK89 · 11-03-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hadoob024

Is that front-facing or rearward-facing?

its front facing...

he has more than enough room

Strongmad · 11-03-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hadoob024

Hahaha!! Awesome. Thanks man! Sooooo, the million dollar question is, if you had to do it again, would you still deal with this hassle to have a coupe, or would you say eff it and get a sedan?

Absolutely, I love my coupe.

Gregxi · 11-03-2011, 09:38 AM

I hope you are not tall, at 6-2 it is a pita in my sedan
If I had a coupe I would probably be stuck in it right now

JPK89 · 11-03-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

It looks like you have found a nice place to store his shoes too

we are obsessed with Jordans...he tells everyone he has Jordans on...

Bentrix · 11-03-2011, 09:54 AM

It fits fine. Just move the passenger seat up a little. I had to do that in both my e90 and e92.

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mixedatlboi

its front facing...
he has more than enough room

Haha! Nice! And you had the same ride when he needed a rearward-facing one, right?

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongmad

Absolutely, I love my coupe.

Cool! Thanks again! Yeah, I've been obsessed with 3-series coupes as long as I've been into cars! Now that I have the money to finally get into one, I didn't want to have to go the sedan route because of the little-one-to-be!

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gregxi

I hope you are not tall, at 6-2 it is a pita in my sedan
If I had a coupe I would probably be stuck in it right now

I'm 6'1" and my wife is about 5'5"-ish. Fortunately, she likes sitting with the seat scooted up as far forward as it will go!

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentrix

It fits fine. Just move the passenger seat up a little. I had to do that in both my e90 and e92.

Done and done. I think I've gotten enough "yays" to go forward with the coupe!!!

JPK89 · 11-03-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hadoob024

Haha! Nice! And you had the same ride when he needed a rearward-facing one, right?

yeah....it was a PAIN...i ended up buying a Audi A6 to ride him around in...but its do-able....i would still get a e92 anyday...

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mixedatlboi

yeah....it was a PAIN...i ended up buying a Audi A6 to ride him around in...but its do-able....i would still get a e92 anyday...

Cool. Yep. Sounds like it's going to be annoying, but doable. Don't care about it being annoying. Just wanted to make sure it was doable cuz I want the coupe! Thanks!

nekbreaker · 11-03-2011, 03:32 PM

my son is two he fit fine he moved the seat himself to get in the car little help and get on the seat alone strap down and go not bad for a two year old

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

my son is two he fit fine he moved the seat himself to get in the car little help and get on the seat alone strap down and go not bad for a two year old

Cool! Yeah, the more I'm reading these post, the more I think that a coupe shouldn't be an issue. Yeah, it seems like a pain in the ass, but I was more concerned about whether it was even possible to put in a rearward-facing baby seat. Thanks!

tntsE90 · 11-03-2011, 04:15 PM

Your probably better off getting a sedan if you have a infant who rear faces in the car seat. When I had my first kid, I was driving around in a sport coupe and after a while it was starting to get to me. I swear I would never sell that car but once your backs start hurting from putting in and lifting the kid (they gain weight fast) in and out multiple times a day and "space-needing phobia" takes over, your love for the sport coupe wears out fast. Sold that car and got a sedan, never looked back.

I owned quite a few coupes but it's one of the things you give up after having a kid or kids.

n54noob · 11-03-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hadoob024

I tried searching, but searching seems like it's down right now. Anyway, looking to purchase a 335i relatively soon. Does a baby car seat fit in a 335i coupe, or would I need to go sedan? I asked the dealer, but they had no idea.

I have a 335 coupe, and yes, our baby seat DOES fit in the rear, however, it isn't easy to get the baby in/out. 17 month old...must face rear of vehicle (law in my state) until two years old. It will be easier when I can turn the seat around facing forwards and get him in/out from the passenger side of the car. Also the front passenger seat will not recline to where I would want it to if I were sitting there, my Wife is comfy over there, so it's all good. She has a sedan, so we take it for trips when baby is along for the ride.

n54noob · 11-03-2011, 04:28 PM

go for the coupe! I liked the lines on the coupe better than the sedan....this car is for ME, not the baby!

hadoob024 · 11-03-2011, 04:40 PM

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. The sedan makes more sense, seems more practical and seems like less of a hassle, but DAMN I love the looks of the coupe much MUCH more!!!

mr_milo · 11-03-2011, 06:55 PM

Just get an E93. That way you have the coupe feel and just need to drop the top for ease of getting the kid in and out.

At least that's how I hope it works.

Showing these two threads to my wife gave me the OK to get my E93.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92323

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71596

J02 335i · 11-03-2011, 07:13 PM

I was in the same boat as you about a year and half ago, sold my M3 (E46) to buy a 335 (E92) then we found out we were having twins, so I canned that idea and bought an e90. Mind you our main family car at the time was our Maxima but we quickly found out even that wasn't big enough so we bought a Ford Flex, now we have the room. Good luck.

hadoob024 · 11-04-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_milo

Just get an E93. That way you have the coupe feel and just need to drop the top for ease of getting the kid in and out.

At least that's how I hope it works.

Showing these two threads to my wife gave me the OK to get my E93.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92323

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71596

Awesome! Just read through those posts and am STILL laughing!

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Originally Posted by J02 335i

I was in the same boat as you about a year and half ago, sold my M3 (E46) to buy a 335 (E92) then we found out we were having twins, so I canned that idea and bought an e90. Mind you our main family car at the time was our Maxima but we quickly found out even that wasn't big enough so we bought a Ford Flex, now we have the room. Good luck.

Doh! Hmmmm.. So it looks like the coupe should be good for 1 kid. After that I'm gonna have to ditch it and move up to the 5 series or something. I'm about 6'1", so I don't think I would be able to fit a baby seat behind me.

tntsE90 · 11-04-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_milo

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92323

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71596

Couple of things you need to consider when installing a car seat, IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE tethered to the top anchors of the car. The top two threads clearly show the top tethers not being used, bad idea. A car seat should always be installed with with the top tether used.

My guess is the e93 does not have top anchors on top in the rear? In the 2nd thread, the top tether of the car seat isn't used, very bad idea. You can still use the top tether rear facing. Bet the owner didn't go through the manual thoroughly.

Having a convertible is great but it is definitely not the ideal car for transporting infants/kids around in car seats.

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Gregxi First Lieutenant 66 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 2014 535xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I hope you are not tall, at 6-2 it is a pita in my sedan If I had a coupe I would probably be stuck in it right now
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Bentrix Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '09 335i e92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	It fits fine. Just move the passenger seat up a little. I had to do that in both my e90 and e92. __________________ 2009 335i E92 M-Sport JB4 - DCI - KW V1 - 35% tint - Gloss Black Shadowline - Gloss Black Grill - Gloss Black Mesh - Gloss Black Roof - Lux H8 V3
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11-03-2011, 03:32 PM	#35
nekbreaker Captain 170 Rep 618 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: massachussett iTrader: (1)	my son is two he fit fine he moved the seat himself to get in the car little help and get on the seat alone strap down and go not bad for a two year old
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11-03-2011, 04:15 PM	#37
tntsE90 Private 9 Rep 91 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area, ca iTrader: (0)	Your probably better off getting a sedan if you have a infant who rear faces in the car seat. When I had my first kid, I was driving around in a sport coupe and after a while it was starting to get to me. I swear I would never sell that car but once your backs start hurting from putting in and lifting the kid (they gain weight fast) in and out multiple times a day and "space-needing phobia" takes over, your love for the sport coupe wears out fast. Sold that car and got a sedan, never looked back. I owned quite a few coupes but it's one of the things you give up after having a kid or kids.
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n54noob Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	go for the coupe! I liked the lines on the coupe better than the sedan....this car is for ME, not the baby!
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hadoob024 Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. The sedan makes more sense, seems more practical and seems like less of a hassle, but DAMN I love the looks of the coupe much MUCH more!!!
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mr_milo Captain 12 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Just get an E93. That way you have the coupe feel and just need to drop the top for ease of getting the kid in and out. At least that's how I hope it works. Showing these two threads to my wife gave me the OK to get my E93. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92323 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71596
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