[mf44]

Does anyone here have a rear facing car seat in their X3M? Curious how it fits and how tight a squeeze it is for you. I've seen some threads about car seats in the regular X3, but the X3M sport seats seem to be a different depth than the regular seats. Any experience?

[dds007]

Originally Posted by mf44

Does anyone here have a rear facing car seat in their X3M? Curious how it fits and how tight a squeeze it is for you. I've seen some threads about car seats in the regular X3, but the X3M sport seats seem to be a different depth than the regular seats. Any experience?

It better fit. Otherwise I ordered one of these for my wife for no reason. Lol

[bmw462]

I have a Chicco KeyFit 30 installed in a rear facing position in my X3MC. I have it installed in the middle location and am able to keep both the driver and passenger seats in their usual positions for my wife and I with no adjustments. It would be an uncomfortable but not impossible fit behind my 5 ft 6 in wife in the passenger seat. I'm just under 6 ft and it would be very uncomfortable if not impossible behind me in the driver seat.

[allinon72]

I have a Britax rear facing infant child seat behind the passenger seat and my wife wishes she could recline the seat an inch or 2 more. But it fits a lot better than in her X1. We may move it to the center of the rear seat.

[0KayBimm3r]

I have a M40i and a Graco 4-1 behind the driver seat in rear-facing for my toddler and it's for sure a tight squeeze. I'm only 5'10" and tend to sit a little closer to the wheel and can only move back maybe another 1"-2". I imagine an infant seat would be even worse but normally keep that in the middle anyways.

[bigfoot1523]

Originally Posted by mf44

Does anyone here have a rear facing car seat in their X3M? Curious how it fits and how tight a squeeze it is for you. I've seen some threads about car seats in the regular X3, but the X3M sport seats seem to be a different depth than the regular seats. Any experience?

X3MC. We have a Nuna pipa positioned behind me. I'm 6'3". I had to compromise slightly on how far back I would normally place my seat. However, It fits and the baby does just fine. We just did a cross country road trip and I had no comfort issues.

If and when the family grows we can definitely add a seat to the passenger rear seat. But at that point I may graduate to a bigger suv.

[mf44]

Originally Posted by bigfoot1523

X3MC. We have a Nuna pipa positioned behind me. I'm 6'3". I had to compromise slightly on how far back I would normally place my seat. However, It fits and the baby does just fine. We just did a cross country road trip and I had no comfort issues.

If and when the family grows we can definitely add a seat to the passenger rear seat. But at that point I may graduate to a bigger suv.

This is exactly what I was looking to hear! Currently have a nuna pipa and it fits well behind me. I'm not as tall as you, so sounds like it should fit in the X3M, too. Thanks everyone!

[pimp4cheddar]

Good thread...been wondering this myself. Looking at this vs an X5...and while I love the luxury, I really wanted the power of the X3M.

I just feel the rear may be cramped with 2 babyseats in the back (2 kids under 2). Future 2nd kid will be in a ChicoKeyFit and my 2 year old is in a Diono Radian 3 RXT rearfacing.

My wife's Q5 isn't bad...but the Diono sits behind the passenger seat and when I'm sitting in it, I want more room. I'm fearing this car may not work as I've already killed the Stelvio Quadrifoglio off the list due to space...and the X3M will probably be next.

[pimp4cheddar]

Also looking at an M550i. Not sure but I figured I'd mention the sedan option on my mind as well...

[new2the3]

I have two infant seats in mine (twins). Fit it fine, but I am short, 5'4". I'm still sitting slightly forward but it's ok. My wife is about 5'6" and she makes it work too but the seat is a bit more forward than how we would normally sit if there was not a car seat behind us.

[spucktacular]

Originally Posted by mf44

Does anyone here have a rear facing car seat in their X3M? Curious how it fits and how tight a squeeze it is for you. I've seen some threads about car seats in the regular X3, but the X3M sport seats seem to be a different depth than the regular seats. Any experience?

I recently had two car seats in the back of my X4M while my wife's car was in the shop. Both rear facing, both fit fine, however I wouldn't consider doing it without a seat protector below.. so many sharp edges to mark up and crease your leather.

Here is a pic of the seats in my OLD 2016 X4, which was much much tighter than the 2020 F98. I'm sure the F97 would do it even better, especially given the larger door opening in the rear.

[adam_s]

Back in time a little here. Are you using latch or the belt? We got a nuna turtle 1 but doesn't fit with latch :/

Originally Posted by bigfoot1523

X3MC. We have a Nuna pipa positioned behind me. I'm 6'3". I had to compromise slightly on how far back I would normally place my seat. However, It fits and the baby does just fine. We just did a cross country road trip and I had no comfort issues.

If and when the family grows we can definitely add a seat to the passenger rear seat. But at that point I may graduate to a bigger suv.

[bigfoot1523]

Originally Posted by adam_s

Back in time a little here. Are you using latch or the belt? We got a nuna turtle 1 but doesn't fit with latch :/

I use both. The FD where we were before we moved recommended using both the latch and the seatbelt through the loops. Haven't had any issues with the install, swapped it between cars multiple times as well. Gets easier every time I do it.

[pluckydks]

I have a Doona in mine and had to put it behind the passenger seat. I could put it behind driver seat, but I'd have to slide the seat forward a bit and it wouldn't be too comfortable for me for long drives. I use the LATCH/ISOFIX system and definitely use the seat protector.

[NKGK20]

Originally Posted by pluckydks

I have a Doona in mine and had to put it behind the passenger seat. I could put it behind driver seat, but I'd have to slide the seat forward a bit and it wouldn't be too comfortable for me for long drives. I use the LATCH/ISOFIX system and definitely use the seat protector.

I have a maxi cosi. I installed it in the middle seat with the straps on the sides. It works for us. My wife is 6'1 and she fits in the backseat no problem. One of the reasons why we got the X3m instead of the x6m..

[pluckydks]

Originally Posted by NKGK20

I have a maxi cosi. I installed it in the middle seat with the straps on the sides. It works for us. My wife is 6'1 and she fits in the backseat no problem. One of the reasons why we got the X3m instead of the x6m..

Nice. I have the Maxi Cosi in my Tacoma.

[boi222]

I have two clek foonfs... one forward facing and one rear facing ... the rear facing does take quite a bit of room from the passenger side ... my wife who is petite sits fine but I imagine anyone taller might have some issues...

[dusty80]

I put in a rear facing seat but can't convince my 38 year old son to get in

[bigfoot1523]

Originally Posted by dusty80

I put in a rear facing seat but can't convince my 38 year old son to get in

Lol, Did you try enticing him with candies/stickers/ipad? 😭

[dusty80]

Originally Posted by bigfoot1523

Lol, Did you try enticing him with candies/stickers/ipad? 😭

Tried it all, the only thing that worked was hiring him a babysitter.

[Klazu]

I just discovered this thread and this is a very current topic for me. Does anyone know if the Cybex Sirona S spinning convertible seat will fit in the X3MC?

Also more photos of people's setups would be highly appreciated as this is a tricky topic to do some research on. Thank you.

[MALOW_]

My set up for 2 recently born twins and my 5 y old child. Not a true M, but a similar interior in my M40d.