Hello all,
I am new here and I am looking for your opinions. I currently drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution modded to about 300whp. I have two dogs and recently found out I am going to be a Dad. I am looking at trading my Evo for a 2005 330 ZHP 6 spd or 2006 325/330i(Sedans only). I know I need similar rear seat space for the baby and the pups. The main reason I am looking at the BMW is the free maintance and warranty. The fact that they are great driver's cars too of course. So why am I posting all this?

Well price wise I could get a 2006 325/330i or an 2005 330i ZHP so what are the pros and cons of each?

Also anyone with average mpg on each?

I love my evo but it is a higher maintance high performance car and it gets 14-18 around town and low 20s on the high way. Also it is soooo stiff as I am running coilovers, I love it but the misses not so much. So I figured I could keep my car payment and loose the maintance and still love driving. plus increased MPG. Any other thoughts appreciated. Thanks guys

Neither of those cars is going to give you much room for a carseat and space for two travelling dogs. Have you considered a 328 wagon or an Audi A4 wagon?

The dogs are boxers(medium sized), so they will sit in the passenger seats and the baby seat will be in the middle. The misses has a Volvo 960 and while it is a little wider the space is about the same.

I'll tell you form experience that a child seat takes more room than a full sized adult, so it will be a squeeze. And you'd really want that seat on the sides not in the middle since the lower anchors (under the seat back) are only on the 2 sides, and believe me, I tried, the seat is not as secure in the middle.
That being said, I can have 1 child seat on the side, my 7 yr old in the middle and a full size adult next to him, but it is not comfortable for long rides.
Good luck

I recently had to put a baby seat in my 07 328xi and I was amazed at how much room the rear facing baby seat took up. This was a one time use so things were ok. I couldn't recommend a sedan for anyone needing a full time, baby-toting car.

Just completely give up and get yourself a nice used Ford Taurus. Ha, ha! :) Seriously though, I wouldn't want to be dealing with a car seat in the back of a 3-series, and definitely wouldn't be having any kind of dog in my car. Get some kind of SUV with room in the back for the dog to roam around and plenty of rear seat room for a car seat. SUV's are safer for your baby anyway... the car with the most weight and stronger chasis will always win in any car accident. I don't care how safe Volvo, BMW, Audi, MB says their cars are, they're just not going to fare well in ay accident with a 1k - 2k lb heavier SUV or truck.

Seriously though, I wouldn't want to be dealing with a car seat in the back of a 3-series, and definitely wouldn't be having any kind of dog in my car.

This thread is disheartening. I chose the E90 vs the E92 specifically because I wanted it to be easier to deal with car seats. Can people who do this on a daily basis chime in as to what I'm in for in a few months (baby due in April)?? Am I really going to be miserable?

Get some kind of SUV with room in the back for the dog to roam around and plenty of rear seat room for a car seat. SUV's are safer for your baby anyway... the car with the most weight and stronger chasis will always win in any car accident. I don't care how safe Volvo, BMW, Audi, MB says their cars are, they're just not going to fare well in ay accident with a 1k - 2k lb heavier SUV or truck.

Sigh....and this is why we have roads full of Yukons and Excursions and Navigators driven by 4'10" soccor mom's who have no idea how to drive those vehicles nor do they do it safely, but hell, screw everyone else on the road they are in the safest car for THEIR baby. :mad:mad:mad

OP-Sorry for the minor threadjack....

You are really going to be surprised how much space a baby seat takes. It really sucks up a lot of left to right seat space. That said, the LATCH anchors and the rest look very easy to deal with, but if you are going to put dogs, more people plus you in the car, it is going to be very tight. Also, I am unaware of any car where there is a LATCH for the center seat. All the vehicles I've looked at specify outboard seating only.

If you want a daily grocery-getting-baby-carrying car and really want a 3-series, you need to consider the wagon. Toss the dogs in the back (keeps your leather and $40,000 car interior clean) and the kiddo and whoever else up front.

While I haven't driven the wagon, folks on this site says it drives virtually the same but is a tad bit slower (due to the extra weight of the wagon).

Or, take a look at the X3. I see a lot of those around too.

-- Kevin

I just made this switch about a month ago from my 2005 Evo and had the basic mods on it to get it to about 300awhp. I want to just tell you that no matter what you choose you will be happy with it. I loved my Evo as well and it was a BLAST to drive but the maintenance and harsh ride just wasn't working for me. I switched to my 335 and honestly haven't looked back. The BMW is such a great car and feels so great on the road even if you start to miss the Evo a little bit, the Bimmer will suck you back in with its comfort and just pure drivability.

Honestly dealing with a car seat in an Evo is very similar to the size of the BMW. If you can do it in the Evo you will be able to deal will it in the Bimmer. The only difference you will have to get used to is the rear wheel drive, but I'm sure you won't mind that :)

This thread is disheartening. I chose the E90 vs the E92 specifically because I wanted it to be easier to deal with car seats. Can people who do this on a daily basis chime in as to what I'm in for in a few months (baby due in April)?? Am I really going to be miserable?



Sigh....and this is why we have roads full of Yukons and Excursions and Navigators driven by 4'10" soccor mom's who have no idea how to drive those vehicles nor do they do it safely, but hell, screw everyone else on the road they are in the safest car for THEIR baby. :mad:mad:mad

OP-Sorry for the minor threadjack....

Don't' worry, I had 2 child seats in the back of my e36 hatchback 2 door and I was fine for many years. You can easily fit 2 child seats in the e90 and it is very convenient to put/take the kids out with the extra doors, just don't expect to be able to put anything else in the back. The trunk is also big enough to hold the seats, so you can tuck them away if you need to carry other passengers such as work colleagues.
As for safety, the NHTSA give the 3 series a 5 start rating for rear passenger safety (http://autos.mlive.com/Autos?tp=TR_mlive&category=research&temp_type=detail&tl=3&model_id=17581&car_id=293662).

Guys,

I have a newborn and am expecting twins this summer. What I need to know is if there is enough room in the back seat for two infant and a single toddler seat in the back of the E9x sedans. Anyone have this configuration in the back seat?

I am on the waiting list for the new M3 sedan and I need to know before I finalize my order.

Otherwise I may have to buy a mini van... god forbid.

Guys,

I have a newborn and am expecting twins this summer. What I need to know is if there is enough room in the back seat for two infant and a single toddler seat in the back of the E9x sedans. Anyone have this configuration in the back seat?

I am on the waiting list for the new M3 sedan and I need to know before I finalize my order.

Otherwise I may have to buy a mini van... god forbid.

Hello "InJapan":

Not even close to enough room. Then add toys, diapers, changing supplies, bottles, food, spare clothes, ...


Take a look at my reply to "tomegun"'s post. I speak from experience.

I don't think you can put 3 baby seats in the back of the car (Max 2). I guess you may have to buy a mini-van.

Good luck

2 is the max limit of any sedan I know of, those seats take a lot of space. Also trunk space on the e90 will probably not be enough for all the stuff 3 kids require. I got 2 kids, and can fit 1 stroller and their junk in the trunk but not much more.
Also the M3 will have even less room, since in reality it is a 2+2 sedan.

If you must have a BMW and a car that will fit your kids and car seats, why not compromise and buy the X3 or X5 used?

I thought about the X3 or X5 but, honestly, the back seats aren't much bigger and the 3rd row seating for the X5 is difficult to get to.

I guess I will have to cancel my M3 sedan order.

Thanks for the feedback.

I currently have a 7 month old baby, and she has been strapped in the bimmer since she was born back in June, and let me tell you... I had to put the car seat in the middle.. Behind me or the passenger seat, if I tried it there, I wouldnt be able to move the seat back and be comfortable, Id be all over the steering wheel. Same for the passenger, so when i put it in the middle, worked out ok. Still tight when I have passengers in the back, so the 3 series is not really a baby seat friendly car. But soon Im going to buy a frontward facing child seat, so hopefully that will make a little more room. Go for it, you can adjust. Just the whole 2 dogs thing that might be a huge problem....

An unrestrained dog(s) in a car with your child is a big no-no. In an accident they could land on your child and become a projectile that could hurt you as well.

An X5 will fit 3 car seats across. You just need to get smaller seats and not the HUGE Britax seats. The smaller ones are OK.

As for the E46 vs. E90, that's an easy choice for you since the E90 is considerably larger. I have a baby seat in the middle and two simple boosters on either side. It's a pain to buckle the seatbelt on the two side positions, but it's doable. But for long drives, it's the Odyssey, no question. INJapan is dreaming if he/she thinks you'll get 3 car seats in any BMW except the X5. Just get a van and you'll be a happy camper. I don't know any ANY parent who regrets getting a van. And if you have more than 2 kids, there's no other option except maybe a Yukon/Suburban, whick kills on gas.

First of all, Surfbimmer - congratulations! I wish you and your wife an easy pregnancy.

For the past four years I had an A6 for one reason - rear facing car seats. I had a TT before and when it was time for a kiddo, the first thing that had to go was the car. So I looked at bigger cars and went with the A6. It was okay, but not something small and sporty. About a year after I got it I started looking at A4s and 330s. I took the car seat into the dealerships and tried to wedge it into the back seat, but no joy. Too little room in the smallish back seats. So I was desparately looking forward to my son turning one so that I could rotate the car seat and fit him in a smaller back seat. And that is when number two came along. Fast forward two years later and with both kids in forward facing car seats a smaller car was now a reality. I bought a used 2007 335 with 9k miles two weeks ago and LOVE it. Best car I have ever owned. And better gas milage than the A6 as well. I still get kicked in the back by my daughter every now and then, but soon, my son will be in a booster seat (which really saves a lot of room in the car) and I can move my daughter over to the other side.

I think you probably need to look at something a little bigger. At least that is what I did for the last four years.

Red

Get the X5. Dogs caged in rear and you won't throw your back out bending over to seat and unseat the children. It's the height of the car that's important here, not the width. Give a listen to experienced parents.

My wife's car is a '05 Lexus RX 330 and that is not a small car. However, the rear seat is good for only two car seats with a small space between them. I was surprised but we rarely take both grandkids so it isn't an issue. I guess that is why my daughter has the proverbial Dodge Grand Caravan, although her preference was the Honda Odessy.

Gary

An X5 will fit 3 car seats across. You just need to get smaller seats and not the HUGE Britax seats. The smaller ones are OK.
INJapan is dreaming if he/she thinks you'll get 3 car seats in any BMW except the X5. Just get a van and you'll be a happy camper. I don't know any ANY parent who regrets getting a van. And if you have more than 2 kids, there's no other option except maybe a Yukon/Suburban, whick kills on gas.

I was just hoping... I have been on the M3 Sedan list for so long... was only expecting one extra kid and not the twins.
I am considering the Yukon but it will be nearly impossible to park anywhere in Japan.

InJapan,

You have a lot more Japanese domestic vans/SUVs to choose from. It's the thing parents need to sacriface when they have a kid, not to mention twins! I put up with a Toyota Estima for 4.5 years until I could finally move back into a sedan and I only have one son. Now that my son's in 2nd grade, my wife and I can finally get a smaller car and that is exactly what we've done.

Congrats on the twins, but sorry about your M3! lol

As a new dad I think you would be better off with a Camry or mid sized sedan instead of 3 series...you might want to consider a 5 series? I have 2 kids and when we toodle around town we do it in the minivan (my wife's regular ride...).

The 3 series is ok for kids but a car seat might be a stretch...

I have a two year old, and an '07 328xi coupe. Her car seat comes in and out of the back seat every single day, and it doesn't bother me one bit. The latches make it a breeze to snap in and out. However, like others have mentioned, the car seats do take up more than one seat space, so there is no way you could fit three cars seats in the back (nor would it be safe to do so). I also would never put any dogs in that car, but that is your personal decision. But overall, a car seat is a non-issue in the coupes...figure it would be even easier in the sedans. Best of luck!

335 coupe and the seat goes in and out everyday with no issues.

Looking at this thread and the thread I started I will point out something that I don't think has been mentioned and isn't really an issue amongst us on the forum. Some people will suggest getting another vehicle as a "must have" with a baby out of pure envy. People will try to make it seem like becoming/being a parent means you have to end anything else that brings enjoyment. I'm of the opinion that is doesn't have to be one or the other. I'm glad that some people are routinely using car seats in the e90 and e92. I will be doing the same and will continue to enjoy my car.

Looking at this thread and the thread I started I will point out something that I don't think has been mentioned and isn't really an issue amongst us on the forum. Some people will suggest getting another vehicle as a "must have" with a baby out of pure envy. People will try to make it seem like becoming/being a parent means you have to end anything else that brings enjoyment. I'm of the opinion that is doesn't have to be one or the other. I'm glad that some people are routinely using car seats in the e90 and e92. I will be doing the same and will continue to enjoy my car.
I'm not sure if this is true, but in the end it is your choice, so why would someone succumb to peer pressure! It is all about lifestyle choices, you can get a family vehicle instead (e.g. van) or get one as a second car, or just have the bimmer as your only car. It all depends on your lifestyle and your inconvenience tolerance factor, which differs from person to person and family to family and location to location. As I said, I lived with 2 kids in a hatchback 2 door e36 for years and for a couple of years one of them was in a full size child seat while the other was in a rear facing seat. It was a bit inconvenient for me to get them in/out, but I lived with that. When people suggested to me I should get a family vehicle, I just ignored the suggestion. I loved my car and wasn't going to trade it for a minivan or the like and since my wife doesn't drive, there was no justification for a 2nd car. Now that the kids can get in/out of the car by themselves for the most part, I am glad to have a 4 door, a lot less hassle, and it is one I can enjoy a lot when the kids are not in the car.

I'm not sure if this is true, but in the end it is your choice, so why would someone succumb to peer pressure! It is all about lifestyle choices, you can get a family vehicle instead (e.g. van) or get one as a second car, or just have the bimmer as your only car. It all depends on your lifestyle and your inconvenience tolerance factor, which differs from person to person and family to family and location to location. As I said, I lived with 2 kids in a hatchback 2 door e36 for years and for a couple of years one of them was in a full size child seat while the other was in a rear facing seat. It was a bit inconvenient for me to get them in/out, but I lived with that. When people suggested to me I should get a family vehicle, I just ignored the suggestion. I loved my car and wasn't going to trade it for a minivan or the like and since my wife doesn't drive, there was no justification for a 2nd car. Now that the kids can get in/out of the car by themselves for the most part, I am glad to have a 4 door, a lot less hassle, and it is one I can enjoy a lot when the kids are not in the car.

Well said sir.

I hope that my tolerance for inconvenience isn't tested when my first child arrives in 3 months. I'm sure the joy of driving the car will outweigh the minor inconvenience of the "tight" fit. Plus, my wife is only 4'11" so if we put the carseat behind her we should be fine! :buttrock

Well said sir.

I hope that my tolerance for inconvenience isn't tested when my first child arrives in 3 months. I'm sure the joy of driving the car will outweigh the minor inconvenience of the "tight" fit. Plus, my wife is only 4'11" so if we put the carseat behind her we should be fine! :buttrock

You won't have any issues with the seats being too far up for anyone. I'm 6' and I'm able to put my seat all the way back with the car seat behind me in both the coupe and the X3.

You won't have any issues with the seats being too far up for anyone. I'm 6' and I'm able to put my seat all the way back with the car seat behind me in both the coupe and the X3.
rear facing one? I couldn't put that behind me on my e36. Didn't have to try on this car.

Yes, rear facing Peg Perego Primo Viaggio

Go with what you think you can live with. In our family, we have and my wife and I have completely different ideas. I like smallish cars so I deal with a bit of cramped space in return for what I like to drive. Plus, if you keep your cars for a time, as I tend to do, the rear-facing "big" car seat is really temporary. Infants out grow those quickly and then you switch to an upright, forward-facing seat (a bit smaller at least in terms of contacting a front seat) and it won't be terribly long until your child is then in a booster seat (much smaller) that just sits on top of the back seat proper.

I've survived my RX 8 and 3 series with no problem and I've done my share of shuttle service for my son to daycare/preschool, etc. With the LATCH system, I've never had a problem putting a seat securely in either vehicle.

That said, my wife is the flip side of the coin as she drives a full size SUV. I almost never get in the thing but she just loves the room.

Still, we almost always take one of the cars when we go anywhere as a family. When I drive, it's my rules ..............

I'm not sure if this is true, but in the end it is your choice, so why would someone succumb to peer pressure! It is all about lifestyle choices, you can get a family vehicle instead (e.g. van) or get one as a second car, or just have the bimmer as your only car. It all depends on your lifestyle and your inconvenience tolerance factor, which differs from person to person and family to family and location to location. As I said, I lived with 2 kids in a hatchback 2 door e36 for years and for a couple of years one of them was in a full size child seat while the other was in a rear facing seat. It was a bit inconvenient for me to get them in/out, but I lived with that. When people suggested to me I should get a family vehicle, I just ignored the suggestion. I loved my car and wasn't going to trade it for a minivan or the like and since my wife doesn't drive, there was no justification for a 2nd car. Now that the kids can get in/out of the car by themselves for the most part, I am glad to have a 4 door, a lot less hassle, and it is one I can enjoy a lot when the kids are not in the car.

I agree with you, but that doesn't change the fact that some people are envious and make suggestions based on that. Personally, I'm going to get what I want and live with the consequences like you did.

Yes, rear facing Peg Perego Primo Viaggio

You must be all torso to be 6 foot plus and be able to fit a rear facing seat behind you. My wife couldn't even to it in our X5 and she's 5'6".

You must be all torso to be 6 foot plus and be able to fit a rear facing seat behind you. My wife couldn't even to it in our X5 and she's 5'6".

Checked again when I got home - X3 is fine with it right behind me. The E92 is a little tighter, but not much, about 2" forward from normal driving position. I'm a pretty normal body type. I'm not a relaxed driver though, don't recline it Cali style.

It's mainly the Ricers who do the reclining out here. I've seen them driving around where they can only reach the bottom of the steering wheel.

It's mainly the Ricers who do the reclining out here. I've seen them driving around where they can only reach the bottom of the steering wheel.

lmao

Yes, rear facing Peg Perego Primo Viaggio

Same here...2 kids (4 yr old in booster and 2 week old in above) with 335 sedan. Moved the 4 yr old behind me (6ft) and put the 2 wk old behind the passenger seat. No problems.

I have 2 boys (ages 4 and 8) and drive both to school every day in the e92. Did the same thing in my Mini and in my X3. I had a rear facing seat in the back of my e46 and it was fine. People who say that you need a SUV or van with 2 kids are just flat wrong. Sure, they are more convenient with kids but not a necessity.

I do however agree that the kid and the dogs should not be in the car together. An e91 is maybe a great idea!

I agree with you, but that doesn't change the fact that some people are envious and make suggestions based on that. Personally, I'm going to get what I want and live with the consequences like you did.

Nobodies envious, we all already have a 335... But if you don't want to listen politely to advice when you come seeking it, that's your thing - sounds like your mind was already made up so why both asking the questions... And no one is saying it CAN'T be done, but it sure isn't the same convenience.

Nobodies envious, we all already have a 335... But if you don't want to listen politely to advice when you come seeking it, that's your thing - sounds like your mind was already made up so why both asking the questions... And no one is saying it CAN'T be done, but it sure isn't the same convenience.

You are reading me wrong. I'm not saying that anybody on this forum is envious; that would be stupid since most people on here already have BMWs. I'm talking about other people. It was more a conversation than directed at anyone here. My mind is made up about NOT getting a mini-van. If I did get another vehicle, I'm still keeping the BMW. You must have a mini-van or something because you seem to be very defensive.

You are reading me wrong. I'm not saying that anybody on this forum is envious; that would be stupid since most people on here already have BMWs. I'm talking about other people. It was more a conversation than directed at anyone here. My mind is made up about NOT getting a mini-van. If I did get another vehicle, I'm still keeping the BMW. You must have a mini-van or something because you seem to be very defensive.

Believe, me, I'm not defensive about having a mini-van (which is in my car list posted on each message and also on my first post on this thread...), I pity people with kids that have never driven one and have NO idea what they're missing. But the tone of your messages was clearly antagonistic, and therefore I also pity you - life is just too short to get angry with people on the internet. Enjoy whatever you get.

bootay, I'm sure there is something I do that you would not consider doing so you shouldn't be defensive about driving a mini-van. Furthermore, you have a BMW in addition to a mini-van so my comments were not directed at you. Maybe you haven't ran into any of them, but I know some people who would suggest trading my BMW in for a mini-van or would have initially made comments concerning the BMW in the first place ("I don't see why someone would pay more money for a luxury car"). A mini-van isn't something for me plain and simple. I'm sure there are some single people who don't drive coupes because they don't like them even though they could be convenient for a single person. A mini-van may very well be convenient for someone with kids, but I'm not spending any of my money for one.

I think you took the wrong tone from my messages, which is understandable since reading text can be taken the wrong way.

I pity people with kids that have never driven one and have NO idea what they're missing.
Not sure if you should "Pity this fool", but I have rented minivans for the convenience on long trips to stuff my kids and my sister's, but I couldn't wait to return the thing and drive a "car". Convenient: YES, nice to ride in: MAYBE, Enjoyable to drive on a daily basis: HELL NO, not even close. As I said, I personally would rather be in a hearse.

Not sure if you should "Pity this fool", but I have rented minivans for the convenience on long trips to stuff my kids and my sister's, but I couldn't wait to return the thing and drive a "car". Convenient: YES, nice to ride in: MAYBE, Enjoyable to drive on a daily basis: HELL NO, not even close. As I said, I personally would rather be in a hearse.

I don't find your comments to be antagonistic. Rather, I think you just stated your personal experience and opinion. For some people, I guess there is something wrong with that, but for me I think it is OK.

So our new baby arrived on Monday and I finally got the experience of the carseat in the rear of the 335 Sedan. We have a Chicco Keyfit 30 infant seat (separate base and carrier). The seat is on the passenger side in the rear and there is still plenty of room in the front passenger seat for my wife, but then again she is 4'10". When I try to sit in that seat it's a no go, but I am 6'0". I would estimate that you would be able to fit about a 5'6" passenger at most (comfortably) in the front seat with this infant seat behind them.

So our new baby arrived on Monday and I finally got the experience of the carseat in the rear of the 335 Sedan. We have a Chicco Keyfit 30 infant seat (separate base and carrier). The seat is on the passenger side in the rear and there is still plenty of room in the front passenger seat for my wife, but then again she is 4'10". When I try to sit in that seat it's a no go, but I am 6'0". I would estimate that you would be able to fit about a 5'6" passenger at most (comfortably) in the front seat with this infant seat behind them.
Congrats on the newborn. Yeah rear facing seats take up a lot of space, couldn't wait to get rid of em, and then couldn't wait to get rid of the regular child seat in favor of a booster which I can't wait to get rid of too ;).

My wife and I made the decision to buy a new 328, instead of trying to have a baby.

just kidding. Congrats on the baby!

Congrats! I have a 4 month old, and recently got an e90 335i. The regular family ride is my wife's SUV, but since I have the new car, we end up taking it everywhere we want to go. Consequently, I have a good amount of experience putting the rear-facing car seat in and out of the back seat of my E90.

We end up putting the carseat behind the passenger seat, move the passenger seat up to where it won't be touching the carseat, and my wife sits behind me, as I drive. This way, there is enough room for her (I'm 6'1, she's 5'7") and she can keep an eye on our little bundle of joy. I am looking forward to approximately 1 yr old, when we get rid of the rear-facing carseat and can get a forward-facing one.

Again, congrats!

Congrats! I have a 4 month old, and recently got an e90 335i. The regular family ride is my wife's SUV, but since I have the new car, we end up taking it everywhere we want to go. Consequently, I have a good amount of experience putting the rear-facing car seat in and out of the back seat of my E90.

We end up putting the carseat behind the passenger seat, move the passenger seat up to where it won't be touching the carseat, and my wife sits behind me, as I drive. This way, there is enough room for her (I'm 6'1, she's 5'7") and she can keep an eye on our little bundle of joy. I am looking forward to approximately 1 yr old, when we get rid of the rear-facing carseat and can get a forward-facing one.

Again, congrats!

You know they sell mirrors that attach to the headrest right? My wife and I sit in the front seats and use that to watch our 5 month old. I've never understood the riding in the backseat concept.

You know they sell mirrors that attach to the headrest right? My wife and I sit in the front seats and use that to watch our 5 month old. I've never understood the riding in the backseat concept.
+1, I'd feel like a chauffeur :embarrasm.

LOL yeah, but we have the mirror mounted on the "usual" familymobile - our SUV and I didn't feel like removing and re-connecting it continuously. The 335 is only used for family duty occasionally.

My 6 year old fits fine in our 3 on a booster, but a rear facing infant seat would be rather tight. Especially if the driver or passenger is 5'10 or more.

Yeah, we added the mirror to the headrest, $14 well spent at Babies R Us. Picked up one for the 335 and one for the CRV. Wife still occasionally rides in the back though if we've stopped somewhere for her to nurse and she doesn't feel like moving back to the front seat!

I am currently on the fence about a 335i Coupe because of this issue. I will need to put my kid in a forward facing Britax, on passenger side. Can someone post some pics of how their forward facing car seats fit in the coupe? Reading this thread is giving some very mixed signals as to what might fit... Thanks

I am currently on the fence about a 335i Coupe because of this issue. I will need to put my kid in a forward facing Britax, on passenger side. Can someone post some pics of how their forward facing car seats fit in the coupe? Reading this thread is giving some very mixed signals as to what might fit... Thanks

I hope someone with experience posts for you. Until then though, keep in mind that most of what has been posted in this thread is related to E90 (sedan) and about rear-facing carseats which take far more room.

IMO you should have no problem with a front facing seat regardless of coupe/sedan.

I put a rear-facing baby seat in the back of my E36 M3 vert for quite a while. That back seat makes the back seat of my E92 coupe look like a Caddilac's. It should fit fine.

I am currently on the fence about a 335i Coupe because of this issue. I will need to put my kid in a forward facing Britax, on passenger side. Can someone post some pics of how their forward facing car seats fit in the coupe? Reading this thread is giving some very mixed signals as to what might fit... Thanks

Hey there! I have my 2 1/2 yr old in a forward facing Britax on the passenger side and it fits well. I put it in and take it out every day. I will try to post a couple pics tomorrow.