E90 and Twins?

satcomtim · 09-15-2007, 10:15 PM

Picked up our E90 335i just over a month ago and found out today the wife is pregnant with twins. I have tried searching, but I am wondering if an infant seat will fit behind the drivers seat without having to move the seat up much. I'm 6'1.

Thanks for any help and pics of a infant seat behind the drivers seat would help,
Tim

P.S. Twins is a happy thing. We were trying for a long time and did an IVF cycle.

H0bb3z · 09-15-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by satcomtim

Picked up our E90 335i just over a month ago and found out today the wife is pregnant with twins. I have tried searching, but I am wondering if an infant seat will fit behind the drivers seat without having to move the seat up much. I'm 6'1.

Thanks for any help and pics of a infant seat behind the drivers seat would help,
Tim

Should be no problem. The e90 has quite a bit of space back there and both sides have LATCH connectors for baby/kid seats. They thought of that...

Neurorad · 09-15-2007, 10:50 PM

Rear-facing infant seats, I've heard, don't fit too well, but don't take my word for it. Wait 10 months, and see if they fit. No big deal.

Congratulations!

voltron1011 · 09-15-2007, 11:03 PM

Congrats, fellow Las Vegan!!!

(I can't believe I just called my self a Las Vegan

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aspiring335 · 09-15-2007, 11:20 PM

Congrats! Our daughter is eight weeks old and it's a blast so far.

There is plenty of room in the back seat for baby seats. We have ours behind the passenger seat, but that seat is typically quite far back, so a driver's seat adjusted for a 6' 1" driver should be no problem.

For us the challenge is more the trunk space, and the narrow opening to the trunk. We purchased a Bugaboo Chameleon stroller, which is great but once we've squeezed it into the trunk there's barely room for anything else.

BK · 09-15-2007, 11:26 PM

I have a rear-facing baby seat behind the driver's seat. It's the usual - base that you clip in the seat. I have to move my seat up about an inch from where I like it for it to fit. I have my seat memory settings such that 1 = normal, 2 = when I put in the baby seat.

I am 6'1" also, and I think I normally sit a little closer to the steering wheel compared to most people. So depending on your taste, you may find it uncomfortable, but I serious doubt it. I hardly notice the difference and half the time, I forget to press 1 to go back to normal, since 2 is so nearly the same.

I also have a front-facing toddler seat behind the passenger seat. I have to move the passenger seat WAY up to get it to where my son's feet aren't against the back of it.

The E90 back seat isn't the greatest for child seats, but it's better than a lot of compact sedans. Two rear-facing car seats will be no problem. When they get old enough to have front-facing seats, you'll find it pretty tight and I think you'll get a lot of shoe prints on your seat backs. If your second car isn't a minivan, think about getting one. They're great for kids.

2007_E93 · 09-16-2007, 12:19 AM

CONGRATS on the Twins!! I have a 3 year old with a convertible and the forward facing seats should not be a problem when you get to that age/point either. Mine fits fine and my back seat is smaller than the E90. Congrats again!

scollins · 09-16-2007, 12:25 AM

We've got a booster and a front facing convertible seat in our E90. There is enough room, but just barely. I'm 5'11", but we also have a 6MT, so the seats are a little further forward than what I'd have for an Auto.

Here are some pics, but they don't quite show the space. These were taken because another member was wondering how much space is between the car seats:

Anyway, they are only rear facing for 12 to 13 months anyway. At least, that is when we switched ours over to forward facing (their legs got too long to keep them rear-facing.)

But, we also have a 7 passenger Durango for the "big hauling." I think I'd go crazy if the E90 was our "everyday car" for hauling the kids around. I think even a 5 series would be bothersome in that role.....

aspiring335 · 09-16-2007, 12:45 AM

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If your second car isn't a minivan, think about getting one. They're great for kids.

The horror, the horror.

TurboFan · 09-16-2007, 01:10 AM

It's gonna be snug. I'm 6-1, and the infant seat isn't going behind me. It's doable, but a little snug. Congrats on the twins!

The rear-facing only lasts a year. The front facing fit great.

Ty Vil · 09-16-2007, 01:15 AM

I think you need an x5 to match your e90.

satcomtim · 09-16-2007, 08:51 AM

Thanks for all the replys. Wife is only 5'1 and she drives the e90 most of the time. I have a Quad Cab Dodge Ram, so on long trips and outtings we will use the truck. Just wanted to see if the rear-facing seats would fit for short trips when I drive (or ride).

And yes, the WIFE, is trying to talk me into trading the truck for an x5. We'll see...

achien · 09-16-2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satcomtim

Picked up our E90 335i just over a month ago and found out today the wife is pregnant with twins. I have tried searching, but I am wondering if an infant seat will fit behind the drivers seat without having to move the seat up much. I'm 6'1.

Thanks for any help and pics of a infant seat behind the drivers seat would help,
Tim

P.S. Twins is a happy thing. We were trying for a long time and did an IVF cycle.

Yes, as long as you drive the MT. Otherwise, you will site closer to the wheel than you want in AT.

Stinger · 09-16-2007, 09:57 AM

I have twins (1.5 yrs old now). We rarely ever drive my car with them. We always take my wife's Lexus RX300 SUV. I drove an Audi A4 and recently (2 months ago) switched to an E93. The Audi fit everything fine and is about the same as an E90. I'm sure you'll do alright. I would however look into getting the Recaro baby seats when they get old enough. Infant seats should work fine in the meantime (we had the Peg Perego seats.) The E93, btw, is impossible with the Britax convertible seats. They're just too huge.

Buschy · 09-16-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ty Vil

I think you need an x5 to match your e90.

I'll second that.
my wife had a mini van that we got rid of and got the x5.

BK · 09-16-2007, 08:38 PM

Well, if X5 is a possibility, change my vote from minivan to X5.

gongtowjai · 09-16-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by satcomtim

Thanks for all the replys. Wife is only 5'1 and she drives the e90 most of the time. I have a Quad Cab Dodge Ram, so on long trips and outtings we will use the truck. Just wanted to see if the rear-facing seats would fit for short trips when I drive (or ride).

And yes, the WIFE, is trying to talk me into trading the truck for an x5. We'll see...

Congrats!!! maybe a X6??

danno · 09-17-2007, 12:09 AM

Have to say that when I read your title I was thinking this was going to be a BMW story for Penthouse. Good luck with your babies!

montreal_bimmer · 09-17-2007, 10:05 AM

i think a 3 series is a little tight with two child seats in the back.... damn kids always put their feet on the back of the front seats....

fizzle · 09-17-2007, 10:12 AM

congrats on twins. i believe you can get one of those dual seats that has two joined together. someone on here has them; i believe recaro actually makes it...

renegade · 09-17-2007, 10:16 AM

If you're already thinking about the X5 I say save a few bucks and op for the X3 with Sport Package...my girl has that and it's great.

dbtheo · 09-17-2007, 10:27 AM

I use a rear facing seat as well, plus a forward booster chair (2 yr old and 2 month old) On the infant seat, I actually do not use the base. I just secure tightly with the safety belts and latches. That seems to work great. The seat is always level, and the contours of the back seat holds it securely. Plus, it does allow for better fitment and space behind the front seats.

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satcomtim New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nv iTrader: (1)	E90 and Twins? Picked up our E90 335i just over a month ago and found out today the wife is pregnant with twins. I have tried searching, but I am wondering if an infant seat will fit behind the drivers seat without having to move the seat up much. I'm 6'1. Thanks for any help and pics of a infant seat behind the drivers seat would help, Tim P.S. Twins is a happy thing. We were trying for a long time and did an IVF cycle.
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Neurorad Major 87 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 2017 340xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location iTrader: (0)	Rear-facing infant seats, I've heard, don't fit too well, but don't take my word for it. Wait 10 months, and see if they fit. No big deal. Congratulations!
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Congrats, fellow Las Vegan!!! (I can't believe I just called my self a Las Vegan )
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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Congrats! Our daughter is eight weeks old and it's a blast so far. There is plenty of room in the back seat for baby seats. We have ours behind the passenger seat, but that seat is typically quite far back, so a driver's seat adjusted for a 6' 1" driver should be no problem. For us the challenge is more the trunk space, and the narrow opening to the trunk. We purchased a Bugaboo Chameleon stroller, which is great but once we've squeezed it into the trunk there's barely room for anything else. __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I have a rear-facing baby seat behind the driver's seat. It's the usual - base that you clip in the seat. I have to move my seat up about an inch from where I like it for it to fit. I have my seat memory settings such that 1 = normal, 2 = when I put in the baby seat. I am 6'1" also, and I think I normally sit a little closer to the steering wheel compared to most people. So depending on your taste, you may find it uncomfortable, but I serious doubt it. I hardly notice the difference and half the time, I forget to press 1 to go back to normal, since 2 is so nearly the same. I also have a front-facing toddler seat behind the passenger seat. I have to move the passenger seat WAY up to get it to where my son's feet aren't against the back of it. The E90 back seat isn't the greatest for child seats, but it's better than a lot of compact sedans. Two rear-facing car seats will be no problem. When they get old enough to have front-facing seats, you'll find it pretty tight and I think you'll get a lot of shoe prints on your seat backs. If your second car isn't a minivan, think about getting one. They're great for kids. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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2007_E93 Captain 19 Rep 604 Posts Drives: ? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	CONGRATS on the Twins!! I have a 3 year old with a convertible and the forward facing seats should not be a problem when you get to that age/point either. Mine fits fine and my back seat is smaller than the E90. Congrats again!
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 137 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	We've got a booster and a front facing convertible seat in our E90. There is enough room, but just barely. I'm 5'11", but we also have a 6MT, so the seats are a little further forward than what I'd have for an Auto. Here are some pics, but they don't quite show the space. These were taken because another member was wondering how much space is between the car seats: Anyway, they are only rear facing for 12 to 13 months anyway. At least, that is when we switched ours over to forward facing (their legs got too long to keep them rear-facing.) But, we also have a 7 passenger Durango for the "big hauling." I think I'd go crazy if the E90 was our "everyday car" for hauling the kids around. I think even a 5 series would be bothersome in that role..... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	It's gonna be snug. I'm 6-1, and the infant seat isn't going behind me. It's doable, but a little snug. Congrats on the twins! The rear-facing only lasts a year. The front facing fit great. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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Ty Vil Captain 31 Rep 913 Posts Drives: ///M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ (by way of Portland, OR) iTrader: (0)	I think you need an x5 to match your e90.
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satcomtim New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nv iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all the replys. Wife is only 5'1 and she drives the e90 most of the time. I have a Quad Cab Dodge Ram, so on long trips and outtings we will use the truck. Just wanted to see if the rear-facing seats would fit for short trips when I drive (or ride). And yes, the WIFE, is trying to talk me into trading the truck for an x5. We'll see...
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Stinger Major 112 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E93 [7.00] 1993 318is [0.00] 1996 Z3 1.9 [0.00]	I have twins (1.5 yrs old now). We rarely ever drive my car with them. We always take my wife's Lexus RX300 SUV. I drove an Audi A4 and recently (2 months ago) switched to an E93. The Audi fit everything fine and is about the same as an E90. I'm sure you'll do alright. I would however look into getting the Recaro baby seats when they get old enough. Infant seats should work fine in the meantime (we had the Peg Perego seats.) The E93, btw, is impossible with the Britax convertible seats. They're just too huge. __________________ http://e93fanatic.blogspot.com
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Well, if X5 is a possibility, change my vote from minivan to X5. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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danno Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Have to say that when I read your title I was thinking this was going to be a BMW story for Penthouse. Good luck with your babies! __________________ 07 E92 335i Cpe\| Saph Black w/Red Coral\|Grey Pop\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZSP\|Step\|Paddles\|Nav\|PDC\|CA\|HD Radio\|iPod Adap
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	i think a 3 series is a little tight with two child seats in the back.... damn kids always put their feet on the back of the front seats....
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	congrats on twins. i believe you can get one of those dual seats that has two joined together. someone on here has them; i believe recaro actually makes it...
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renegade Private 5 Rep 67 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in a spot with Patrón shots swimming in lime iTrader: (0)	If you're already thinking about the X5 I say save a few bucks and op for the X3 with Sport Package...my girl has that and it's great.
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dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	I use a rear facing seat as well, plus a forward booster chair (2 yr old and 2 month old) On the infant seat, I actually do not use the base. I just secure tightly with the safety belts and latches. That seems to work great. The seat is always level, and the contours of the back seat holds it securely. Plus, it does allow for better fitment and space behind the front seats.
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