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ScottG · Jul 14th, 2002, 06:14 PM

In the process of winning over my wife with the idea of a Cooper, I went to our dealer with our baby car seat and stroller to prove it could fit.
Attached are the pictures which proved that it is possible and realistic. Not that I'll be hawling around our baby very much (got a Volvo S80 for that.) But if the need arises.

FYI - they are an Evenflo infant carrier (just sitting in the back seat) and the Evenflo featherlite stroller.)

Hope this helps some other "Dad's" out there.
Enjoy,
Scott

ScottG · Jul 14th, 2002, 06:18 PM

Here's the trunk view

paulmon · Jul 14th, 2002, 06:25 PM

Isn't that particular infant carrier rear-facing only? Have you simply placed it in the back to show it fits or is it actually strapped down? While I still think it will fit when setup rear facing, it's not like the front passenger seat would be usable. Rear facing seats always take up WAAAAY more room than a rgular forward facing seat.

Paul

ScottG · Jul 14th, 2002, 06:30 PM

Actually I think you are correct, that it is rear facing. But my wife is only 5ft tall so, she'll still have enough room in the passenger seat.
And yes, it's just sitting in there. By the time my Mini shows up, my baby will probably be in the forward facing seats. (She might even be in college by then :-)
-Scott

paulmon · Jul 14th, 2002, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ScottG
Actually I think you are correct, that it is rear facing. But my wife is only 5ft tall so, she'll still have enough room in the passenger seat.
And yes, it's just sitting in there. By the time my Mini shows up, my baby will probably be in the forward facing seats. (She might even be in college by then :-)
-Scott

Ya, I hear ya. I've got two kids one in forward seat and one rear facing. I can't wait until the 6 month old is in a forward facing seat that way we'll all fit in the Mini. Mine's coming in September don't think the 6 month old will have enough weight by then for a foward facing seat.

Cheers,

Paul

suprchrgdmini · Jul 14th, 2002, 09:37 PM

I have a 9 week old and she goes in the rear facing seat in the MINI.The 3 of us go on little trips in the car and the wife has plenty room in the front.I didnt think it was going to be roomy enought but it is.I fit the seat and the stroller along with my 10" subwoofer in the back.

minimum_wage · Jul 14th, 2002, 11:28 PM

Now if someone can just show my wife how to fit a newborn and 3 year old along with all the things that they take to child care along with two teachers things that we take back and forth to school into my MCS then I'll be able to drive it to school each day. ..... looks like will be using the MINIvan most of the time.

Jul 14th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#1
ScottG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Baby Car Seat and Stroller in Cooper S In the process of winning over my wife with the idea of a Cooper, I went to our dealer with our baby car seat and stroller to prove it could fit. Attached are the pictures which proved that it is possible and realistic. Not that I'll be hawling around our baby very much (got a Volvo S80 for that.) But if the need arises. FYI - they are an Evenflo infant carrier (just sitting in the back seat) and the Evenflo featherlite stroller.) Hope this helps some other "Dad's" out there. Enjoy, Scott Attached Thumbnails I hate to drive! But I LOVE to MOTOR! ___________________ 2003 Mini Cooper PS/ Black Roof, Red Int. Bonnet Stripes, Red Int., CVT, SAT NAV, Performance Pack., Sport Pack. On order. Expecting October 2002

Jul 14th, 2002, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 31 Offline	another view Here's the trunk view Attached Thumbnails I hate to drive! But I LOVE to MOTOR! ___________________ 2003 Mini Cooper PS/ Black Roof, Red Int. Bonnet Stripes, Red Int., CVT, SAT NAV, Performance Pack., Sport Pack. On order. Expecting October 2002

Jul 14th, 2002, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Isn't that particular infant carrier rear-facing only? Have you simply placed it in the back to show it fits or is it actually strapped down? While I still think it will fit when setup rear facing, it's not like the front passenger seat would be usable. Rear facing seats always take up WAAAAY more room than a rgular forward facing seat. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Jul 14th, 2002, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Actually I think you are correct, that it is rear facing. But my wife is only 5ft tall so, she'll still have enough room in the passenger seat. And yes, it's just sitting in there. By the time my Mini shows up, my baby will probably be in the forward facing seats. (She might even be in college by then :-) -Scott I hate to drive! But I LOVE to MOTOR! ___________________ 2003 Mini Cooper PS/ Black Roof, Red Int. Bonnet Stripes, Red Int., CVT, SAT NAV, Performance Pack., Sport Pack. On order. Expecting October 2002

Jul 14th, 2002, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ScottG Actually I think you are correct, that it is rear facing. But my wife is only 5ft tall so, she'll still have enough room in the passenger seat. And yes, it's just sitting in there. By the time my Mini shows up, my baby will probably be in the forward facing seats. (She might even be in college by then :-) -Scott Ya, I hear ya. I've got two kids one in forward seat and one rear facing. I can't wait until the 6 month old is in a forward facing seat that way we'll all fit in the Mini. Mine's coming in September don't think the 6 month old will have enough weight by then for a foward facing seat. Cheers, Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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Jul 14th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
suprchrgdmini BOLT ON MASTER Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 10:13 PM Posts: 538 Offline	Seat I have a 9 week old and she goes in the rear facing seat in the MINI.The 3 of us go on little trips in the car and the wife has plenty room in the front.I didnt think it was going to be roomy enought but it is.I fit the seat and the stroller along with my 10" subwoofer in the back.

Jul 14th, 2002, 11:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
minimum_wage MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 113 Offline	Now if someone can just show my wife how to fit a newborn and 3 year old along with all the things that they take to child care along with two teachers things that we take back and forth to school into my MCS then I'll be able to drive it to school each day. ..... looks like will be using the MINIvan most of the time. Red with white Mini Cooper S Last edited by minimum_wage : Jul 14th, 2002 at 11:38 PM.

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