The MINI Pushchair Puzzle **SOLVED**

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac

How about MINI shows complete with uneven fields and often mud. But yes I agree with you on the shopping issue.

We've been fine with the Aria, I walk at least three times a week across fields and "off road" with no bother.

I look at it why compromise most of the time, for the few times you might need something bigger.

That's why I drive a MINI and hire a white van if ever we need to do any hauling, and don't drive a big MPV every day for the once or twice a year we could do with more storage.

[RDMac]

Point taken Paul... now here is the number to explain that to my hormonal wife ..... 07973......


Oh, and she is a wannabe surfer and we go to UK beaches a lot in the summer (how does the Aria do on the beach?) ....however, I doubt she will be surfing this year

(PS. yes we do have a roofrack for the boards )

[Paul]

Times like that you need a baby carrier strap on thing. Much nicer than using a buggy too, all snuggly. And helps to keep you fit.



(Not while surfing of course).

[RDMac]

Yeah she has a strap on thing

.....oooops wrong forum

[Rakey]

if you are worried about three wheelers round town, suggest you get one that has a lockable swivel wheel rather than the maclaren three wheeler, also on the that be careful you don't over load it, or you might find the rear wheels bow outwards due to the way it folds (similar to a golf bag trolley).

due to the weight distribution towards the back and the 3 wheels you will find the turning even easier with a 3 wheeler than some 4 wheelers

But its all horses for courses, everyone has their personal tastes, needs and requirments, then it comes to colours and brand loyalties etc...

My favourite buggy at the moment has to be Buggaboo Frog, its just really

[Spy Car]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

My favourite buggy at the moment has to be Buggaboo Frog, its just really

Can't wait to use our Bugaboo Frog

Saw Gwenneth on the telly out and about in London using hers the other night.

Too bad it won't fit in the MINI

Still regreting not being able to get a Silver Cross Compact instead of the Aria but with the horrible exchange rate (for us) and the fact that they are not exported to the USA the Compact would have cost well over twice as much as the Aria...still it's damn nice looking little number. Oh well

[RDMac]

The Bugaboo was our first choice.

(because it's great in sand ... nothing to do with it looking the mutts nutts .. honest)

It was the first one we tried in the MINI, and would oly go in with 1 rear seat down.

If only they made the handle telescopic or fold it would be just right

[Oddball]

Havent for got a bout piccies, I left the camera at work last night so will do them tonight.

[techiedoc]

I am quite surprised that Jane Matrix Travel system has not been mentioned here! We got one of those and very pleased about it.This is one of the best under the sun!Only worry is to fit it in the boot.

[Fevs]

we got a kidzkargo buggy, it fits in the boot with space for other stuff too, don't have to fold down seats or parcel shelf, or take wheels off the buggy (good thing they don't come off anyway!). Its ok for babies as well as it lays down flat. And its got a huge shopping basket underneath!

[cook1e]

Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac

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How about MINI shows complete with uneven fields and often mud. But yes I agree with you on the shopping issue.

However, apart from the Aria, SilverCross Compact, Chicco Ponee and a Graco one there still isn't much to choose from even in the 4 wheel department. Even The Maclaren XT folding umbrella stroller was too long!

Having bought a MINI after sproggs had arrived we already had push chairs, double buggy etc and yep it is a bit of a problem as the Graco double buggy and mothercare single buggy that we have are far too big to fit without folding down the seats. We borrowed an old Mclaren umbrella type buggy from some freinds though and it does fit in the boot without folding the seats down providing you remove the parcel shelf. Not ideal but then we don't use the MINI very often for family days out as we have an MPV as well. Having said that we did go to the Mini Cooper day at Beauleiu yesterday and took the buggy in the boot of the MINI plus picnic stuff, nappy changing kit etc. Fortuneately sprogg No 1 is now big enough at 3 years old not to need a pushchair.

[Sparky 69]

We have the Mac 3 Maclaren 3 wheeler.It will fit in the boot without having to remove the front wheel.You have to unclip the canopy but that is all.This is without having to remove the parcel shelf !!

[melons]

Do any of the mentioned push chairs fit in the boot if there is a cd changer?

[Paul]

I don't know about the others but the Aria does.

[RDMac]

Quote: Originally Posted by melons

Do any of the mentioned push chairs fit in the boot if there is a cd changer?

The pics of the Maclaren on my first post have a 6 CD changer fitted. (wheel removed)

It's been said that it fit's without removal of any wheelsm, but I'm not sure if this is with the 6 CD.

Rich

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