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SSGUNNER · 08-18-2013, 01:45 PM

Im still not 100% decided but 2 weeks ago i found out im a soon to be father. I have nieces n nephews and in my car i have no issues putting baby seats. Now these kids are about 2+. The question i have been asking myself since i know toddlers need the backward facing seats if they would fit in the back of the 5th gen. My wife has been telling me the first 6 months she doubts we'll be riding in my car. So this has had me looking into the Chargers. Now, only if i can take out an SRT8. I still like the 5th gen more.

What do you guys think? Honest opinions welcomed.

slomaro3.4 · 08-18-2013, 02:07 PM

Family > cars. Talk with your wife and figure out a solution that works for you both (and the little guy/gal too). Remember you can always get into a project car with them down the road for bonding

PalmerGA · 08-18-2013, 02:25 PM

Family first - always! If you can't afford to keep the Camaro and get a more suitable child-friendly ride, I guess it has to go. Nothing says the C-F car has to be a new one... just one with more room and probably four doors. There should be lots of used choices out there that may be afordable without having to ditch the Camaro.

SSGUNNER · 08-18-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slomaro3.4

Family > cars. Talk with your wife and figure out a solution that works for you both (and the little guy/gal too). Remember you can always get into a project car with them down the road for bonding

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Family first - always! If you can't afford to keep the Camaro and get a more suitable child-friendly ride, I guess it has to go. Nothing says the C-F car has to be a new one... just one with more room and probably four doors. There should be lots of used choices out there that may be afordable without having to ditch the Camaro.

So true. Thanks guys. Yea im really considering keep this ride. I will start looking for a used car i can buy cash.

Q'smuscle · 08-18-2013, 11:12 PM

yea, look for a cheap good four dour. I have a impala too but my wife has a four door for the kids that she likes . I hate to ask but double your wife have a car?

Biscuitpie · 08-18-2013, 11:13 PM

Get an SRT8 Jeep or TBSS

IowaGuy · 08-18-2013, 11:35 PM

chevy SS?

Aldo68 · 08-19-2013, 12:11 AM

First Congrats!!!
My kids normally don't ride in my car because my wife has an SUV and we normally get around in it in the weekends, but a backward facing car seat is definitely possible. I roll like that sometimes. Only suggestion is place it in the passenger side because it prevents the driver seat from leaning back to the cool position

lol. Lastly, a backward facing car seat is only needed for the first year.

Mr_Draco · 08-19-2013, 04:53 AM

What does your wife drive?

You can just use her car for long trips and use yours for around town or when it's just you. A rear facing seat will easily fit into the Camaro, you just have to have the passenger seat all the way forwards. As long as she has a family car I wouldn't worry too much about making a decision right now. Save up right now then when the baby comes try it out for a month or two and if need be by a good used car.

SSGUNNER · 08-19-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

yea, look for a cheap good four dour. I have a impala too but my wife has a four door for the kids that she likes . I hate to ask but double your wife have a car?

Lol she does a 2010 camry. I guess im being selfish. I kinda dont want to go cold turkey on the camaro for 6th month to a yr. I guess rhat my beiggest concern.

Fiveg56 · 08-19-2013, 10:57 AM

I'm sure it's possible, but you get tired of putting a car seat in the back of a Camaro pretty quick.

08-18-2013, 01:45 PM	#1
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Trading L99 Maybe??? Im still not 100% decided but 2 weeks ago i found out im a soon to be father. I have nieces n nephews and in my car i have no issues putting baby seats. Now these kids are about 2+. The question i have been asking myself since i know toddlers need the backward facing seats if they would fit in the back of the 5th gen. My wife has been telling me the first 6 months she doubts we'll be riding in my car. So this has had me looking into the Chargers. Now, only if i can take out an SRT8. I still like the 5th gen more. What do you guys think? Honest opinions welcomed. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

08-18-2013, 02:07 PM	#2
slomaro3.4 Drives: SS/RS L99 Crew Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida/Pittsburgh/San Diego Posts: 439	Family > cars. Talk with your wife and figure out a solution that works for you both (and the little guy/gal too). Remember you can always get into a project car with them down the road for bonding __________________ #YOLO

08-18-2013, 02:25 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Family first - always! If you can't afford to keep the Camaro and get a more suitable child-friendly ride, I guess it has to go. Nothing says the C-F car has to be a new one... just one with more room and probably four doors. There should be lots of used choices out there that may be afordable without having to ditch the Camaro. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-18-2013, 11:13 PM	#6
Biscuitpie Drives: '11 Cammed LS3, '14 Scion FRS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 758	Get an SRT8 Jeep or TBSS __________________ SOLD with a Z06 in the not too distant future: Cammed, boltons, axles, lowered, and more. \| 476 WHP

08-19-2013, 12:11 AM	#8
Aldo68 Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS/RS, 87 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SOCAL Posts: 125	First Congrats!!! My kids normally don't ride in my car because my wife has an SUV and we normally get around in it in the weekends, but a backward facing car seat is definitely possible. I roll like that sometimes. Only suggestion is place it in the passenger side because it prevents the driver seat from leaning back to the cool position lol. Lastly, a backward facing car seat is only needed for the first year. __________________

08-18-2013, 11:12 PM	#5
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	yea, look for a cheap good four dour. I have a impala too but my wife has a four door for the kids that she likes . I hate to ask but double your wife have a car?

08-18-2013, 11:35 PM	#7
IowaGuy Drives: 2013 Cyber Gray Metallic Chevy Volt Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lives on camaro5 Posts: 353 View My Garage	chevy SS?

08-19-2013, 04:53 AM	#9
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	What does your wife drive? You can just use her car for long trips and use yours for around town or when it's just you. A rear facing seat will easily fit into the Camaro, you just have to have the passenger seat all the way forwards. As long as she has a family car I wouldn't worry too much about making a decision right now. Save up right now then when the baby comes try it out for a month or two and if need be by a good used car.

08-19-2013, 10:57 AM	#11
Fiveg56 Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MN Posts: 1,654 View My Garage	I'm sure it's possible, but you get tired of putting a car seat in the back of a Camaro pretty quick.