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Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-22-2010, 05:09 AM

I would say try to find a used G8 GT. 4 door version of the Camaro for the most part. I drove one and it got up and went.

Shifty 6 · 06-22-2010, 09:21 AM

When we had kiddos I had a 4 door (still do). The only issue you are goign to deal with is with the car carrier handle. You need to fold it down when they are in the car. It will cause you to have to move the seat up on the passenger side. I'm 6'-5" and the wife is 6' so we had (have) issues with leg room. If you are not tall and you aren't hauling people constantly you should be OK. It sounds like you are young stick with the camaro. DO NOT GET A MINIVAN!!!! you do not need it. I have one, yes it is still lame!

PS: Good luck, and congrats. Kiddies truely are the greatest joy in the universe!

snowtrill · 06-22-2010, 09:45 AM

While not exactly the same my daughter and her family have a Mustang as their DD. It was a little more difficult when the car seat was rear facing and we had to make sure the car seat was small enough to fit in the back seat. My daughter always said once she got the hip push to get the car seat into the back worked out, getting her into the back wasn't a big deal.

Now that she is in a forward facing car seat it's not that big of a deal at all.

My daughter is 5'4 and almost 100 pounds, I haven't seen that her husband has any problems at all.

Is it as easy as getting her into my Escape? - No way - But it is entirely manageable.

Cheers

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-22-2010, 10:17 AM

NO WAY.

Baby seats are hard enough with a 4 door. Sell the Camaro and buy a used

Pontiac G8 GT or G8 GXP.

TahoeCamaro · 06-22-2010, 10:46 AM

My wife and I are able to get the carseat in the Camaros whenever we need to, it's kind of become an old habit on weekends when we take the Camaros out. It was a little tough at first, but now it gets done pretty quick and easily.

And congrats on fatherhood!

TahoeCamaro · 06-22-2010, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theoneriggs

another thing I just thought of.....stroller in that trunk? Im thinking no :( Anyone tried?

Depends on the size, ours fits just right.

Ladyz28 · 06-22-2010, 01:06 PM

I had a 3rd gen when both of mine were infants. It was a PIA getting them in and out at first, but you get the hang of it. They are now 8 and 4 and I have never owned a 4 door vehicle. I'm shorter than Dad so she goes behind me in her booster seat and fits fine on the driver's side. I will say what is more of a pain than the door and space issue is the mess. Because of some mishaps, there is absolutely NOTHING besides them allowed in the back seat. What a PIA it is to get back there and clean that window.

tlnewell0426 · 06-22-2010, 01:15 PM

I have a one year old and a four year old. I havent had any problems with getting them in or out without sacrificing seating...when the times comes to move my seat forward to accomdate then i will swap the two and make the youngest sit behind me...that will buy a couple more years lol...well as long as I don't have any passengers

It is my DD but I am fortunate to have another small SUV (wife's).

Very doable but can be a pain in the arse sometimes, like when its raining.

Thrillz · 06-22-2010, 01:23 PM

I drive my camaro with 3 little one's just fine. One kid would be a cake walk. Keep the car.

BTex68 · 06-22-2010, 01:33 PM

Just try it and sell it if it doesn't work out. I dealt with a 2 door fullsize bronco when my kids were in car seats. occasionally it sucked, most of the time it was fine. bottom line, that was my vehicle and I had to deal with it.

I think it'll be fine. Just the rear facing on the passenger side will be an issue at times. The seat will have to be up fairly close to the dash. But it should be usable.

06-22-2010, 10:46 AM	#33
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	My wife and I are able to get the carseat in the Camaros whenever we need to, it's kind of become an old habit on weekends when we take the Camaros out. It was a little tough at first, but now it gets done pretty quick and easily. And congrats on fatherhood! __________________

06-22-2010, 01:23 PM	#37
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	I drive my camaro with 3 little one's just fine. One kid would be a cake walk. Keep the car. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

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06-22-2010, 05:09 AM	#29
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I would say try to find a used G8 GT. 4 door version of the Camaro for the most part. I drove one and it got up and went.

06-22-2010, 09:21 AM	#30
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	When we had kiddos I had a 4 door (still do). The only issue you are goign to deal with is with the car carrier handle. You need to fold it down when they are in the car. It will cause you to have to move the seat up on the passenger side. I'm 6'-5" and the wife is 6' so we had (have) issues with leg room. If you are not tall and you aren't hauling people constantly you should be OK. It sounds like you are young stick with the camaro. DO NOT GET A MINIVAN!!!! you do not need it. I have one, yes it is still lame! PS: Good luck, and congrats. Kiddies truely are the greatest joy in the universe!

06-22-2010, 09:45 AM	#31
snowtrill Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6- Rogue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 609 View My Garage	While not exactly the same my daughter and her family have a Mustang as their DD. It was a little more difficult when the car seat was rear facing and we had to make sure the car seat was small enough to fit in the back seat. My daughter always said once she got the hip push to get the car seat into the back worked out, getting her into the back wasn't a big deal. Now that she is in a forward facing car seat it's not that big of a deal at all. My daughter is 5'4 and almost 100 pounds, I haven't seen that her husband has any problems at all. Is it as easy as getting her into my Escape? - No way - But it is entirely manageable. Cheers

06-22-2010, 10:17 AM	#32
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	NO WAY. Baby seats are hard enough with a 4 door. Sell the Camaro and buy a used Pontiac G8 GT or G8 GXP.

06-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#35
Ladyz28 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 2001 Ford Focus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Easton, Massachusetts Posts: 193 View My Garage	I had a 3rd gen when both of mine were infants. It was a PIA getting them in and out at first, but you get the hang of it. They are now 8 and 4 and I have never owned a 4 door vehicle. I'm shorter than Dad so she goes behind me in her booster seat and fits fine on the driver's side. I will say what is more of a pain than the door and space issue is the mess. Because of some mishaps, there is absolutely NOTHING besides them allowed in the back seat. What a PIA it is to get back there and clean that window.

06-22-2010, 01:15 PM	#36
tlnewell0426 Drives: 1SS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 186	I have a one year old and a four year old. I havent had any problems with getting them in or out without sacrificing seating...when the times comes to move my seat forward to accomdate then i will swap the two and make the youngest sit behind me...that will buy a couple more years lol...well as long as I don't have any passengers It is my DD but I am fortunate to have another small SUV (wife's). Very doable but can be a pain in the arse sometimes, like when its raining.

06-22-2010, 01:33 PM	#38
BTex68 Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fl Posts: 76 View My Garage	Just try it and sell it if it doesn't work out. I dealt with a 2 door fullsize bronco when my kids were in car seats. occasionally it sucked, most of the time it was fine. bottom line, that was my vehicle and I had to deal with it. I think it'll be fine. Just the rear facing on the passenger side will be an issue at times. The seat will have to be up fairly close to the dash. But it should be usable.