3 car seats in an S-Max

[WorkingMummy]

I've got the use of an S-Max this weekend. Not the new model with the sliding doors: a 2009, 7 seater.

I have two forward facing maxi-cosi bucket things for a 4 year old and a 2 year old and a backward facing number for my 8 month old.

Could anyone save me about an hour with my bottom in the air and the children running wild in the street tomorrow morning by tipping me off as to the best way to configure these? The two big buckets on the middle row and the baby in the third row? Or will they all squeeze into the middle row? Either way, feels like I'll have to take one of the larger child seats completely out in order to put the baby in and out (which seems like a bit of a pain).

All know-how gratefully received.

[WorkingMummy]

Great. Ta

[jenc]

Hi both, this thread is interesting to me as we're about to have a third (with 3yo and 15mo) and thinking about either a Touran or S-max. Would either of you recommend them/have any reservations about them? Is there plenty of room for three car seats in the middle row? Any feedback gratefully received. Thanks.

[jenc]

Thanks etta166, that's really helpful.

[WorkingMummy]

Well I've been out for the first time in the s-max today and loved it.

Plenty of room for the three car seats in the middle row. It felt quite roomy and there was no bother getting the kids in and out. Boot is very big with back seats down. Even with 7 seats up there is a bit of a boot, but not much.

You need to get the 2.0 engine though as (I'm told) less than that and it's sluggish.

Are you a member if Which? It is worth paying the subscription to use their website for a big purchase like this.

[WorkingMummy]

Ps we used a car finding service, recommended by Which, called Palmdale. They found us exactly the car we needed (in Milton Keynes), negotiated the price, had it checked over and delivered it to us. They will also advise you on which car suits your needs, although I think the Which comparison tool is all you need for that.

[jenc]

Thanks WorkingMummy, I'm not a member of Which? but father in law is so will check out their website. Glad you liked the S-Max!