That's interesting, they've basically just filled in the gap between the two normal mid-row seats! I thought it was a 3-seat bench.
Danny DeVito
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I was just looking at a volvo v70 some of them have a really cool integrated booster seat where the centre cushion raises up for the kiddies. As a 7 seat though the rear seats look rubbish
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The W211 (not sure about the W212) could be specified with integrated booster seats that raise up. It was a very cheap optional extra as well iirc.
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How old are your three children?
The reason I ask is that I came across a piece about child seats & the laws surrounding them and if you can't physically fit three child seats across the bench then you are within your rights to have one either side of the middle section.
This info is useless if you've got 6 month old triplets though....
My children are 4, 3 and 18months, the oldest 2 are in high back booster seats and the youngest is in a forward facing child seat, as they are all in side by side its a tight squeeze.
These integrated booster seats sounds like a good job, is there 2 or 3 in the middle row?
These integrated booster seats sounds like a good job, is there 2 or 3 in the middle row?
MOCAŠ
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So did my S202 - very clever idea.
I considered an Estate car for our family but ended up buying an Extra Long wheelbase Viano and never looked back. It was definitely the right decision for the stuff we do.... So ok.. its 5.23m long but I saved lots of cash as it was cheaper.
Its so easy to drive, its near vertical sides and tailgate makes it easy to judge dimensions. The front drops off quickly and I think its a but dificult to judge the front - but thats me. Reversing seems to be easier for me!
We have a young family too and its so easy to lift and buckle kids in from the inside as there's tons of headroom and leg space. Sliding doors means it easy to get kids in and out when parked side by side in car parks. The other perks are that you can get to the kids easily without having to get out of the car - just go straight through the middle fron the front. And if it rains, with the tailgate up, you have shelter. Buggies don't need emptying or collapsing, they go straight in, even with all the seats in. If you're potty training, plenty of space in the van, they don't need to get out.
I'm lucky to have a friend with a Vito with 2 bench seats that I can swap with my 4 individual recliners giving me a total capacity of 8. We had it fully fully fully loaded up to the Alps and Italy with snow gear, buggies, cots, etc... etc... no problems.
Other than that, its been really useful to me for van like stuff, carrying bikes, snowboards, kayaks and towing other things around.
If there's one disadvantage, the bigger car you have, the more stuff you carry!
Its so easy to drive, its near vertical sides and tailgate makes it easy to judge dimensions. The front drops off quickly and I think its a but dificult to judge the front - but thats me. Reversing seems to be easier for me!
We have a young family too and its so easy to lift and buckle kids in from the inside as there's tons of headroom and leg space. Sliding doors means it easy to get kids in and out when parked side by side in car parks. The other perks are that you can get to the kids easily without having to get out of the car - just go straight through the middle fron the front. And if it rains, with the tailgate up, you have shelter. Buggies don't need emptying or collapsing, they go straight in, even with all the seats in. If you're potty training, plenty of space in the van, they don't need to get out.
I'm lucky to have a friend with a Vito with 2 bench seats that I can swap with my 4 individual recliners giving me a total capacity of 8. We had it fully fully fully loaded up to the Alps and Italy with snow gear, buggies, cots, etc... etc... no problems.
Other than that, its been really useful to me for van like stuff, carrying bikes, snowboards, kayaks and towing other things around.
If there's one disadvantage, the bigger car you have, the more stuff you carry!
Tony Russell
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- Vaneo. 1.7CDi. I know. Stop laughing ! I need an MPV and it had to be Mercedes. OK ?
We've had a couple of Vaneo's. We have 4 small people.
As far as internal design, versatility, and multiple carriage of small people is concerned, they are probably the best car ever designed.
In terms of repairability, they are just f.n hopeless.
Changing a fanbelt requires putting up on a ramp, an alternator or starter needs an engine drop, and the injectors have a habit of blowing their clamps out after a bit.
No failure is anything less than catastrophic.
In saying that, I'll be sad to see mine go.
We've been round europe, carried bikes, been to the dump, moved discotheques, slept in the back on camping trips, and just about anything else you could want out of a car / van.
My wife has swapped hers for a new Kia Sorento, and once I fix the latest blown injector seal, mine is going to get swapped for something small and cheap.
Interesting someone said they were re-launching based on a Kangoo. I thought this was the original and a brilliant concept.
Just a shame they made them out of shyte.
If I had the spare cash, I think I'd like a viano though - the same kind of car, only BIGGER.
As far as internal design, versatility, and multiple carriage of small people is concerned, they are probably the best car ever designed.
In terms of repairability, they are just f.n hopeless.
Changing a fanbelt requires putting up on a ramp, an alternator or starter needs an engine drop, and the injectors have a habit of blowing their clamps out after a bit.
No failure is anything less than catastrophic.
In saying that, I'll be sad to see mine go.
We've been round europe, carried bikes, been to the dump, moved discotheques, slept in the back on camping trips, and just about anything else you could want out of a car / van.
My wife has swapped hers for a new Kia Sorento, and once I fix the latest blown injector seal, mine is going to get swapped for something small and cheap.
Interesting someone said they were re-launching based on a Kangoo. I thought this was the original and a brilliant concept.
Just a shame they made them out of shyte.
If I had the spare cash, I think I'd like a viano though - the same kind of car, only BIGGER.
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Yup the Vaneo was based on the A Class, so had the same (very) limited access to some components.
Danny DeVito
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I find the v-class very limited for access however removing the various parts is straight forward and then the offending item is fairly clear to see. After the first time having to do it , the next time is always much quicker.
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