Question for E46 M3 owners that have kids

aztecamd · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:23:00 AM

Hey fellas:
Quick question for you M3 owners that are family men. Does a baby seat fit in the back seat of your M3? Obviously it will need to be rear facing, rear seat placement for awhile.

I am in the market for a convertible M3 (2003 or newer) and will lilely get it early August, but my first born is expected in September. Although will be using SUV as main baby transport, will need car seat in back of M occassionally.

And yes, I tried searching the forums already on this question (somethings up with the server that won't return any results on this subject).

Any advice appreciated. Thanks

Sparkplug · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:35:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aztecamd

Hey fellas:
Quick question for you M3 owners that are family men. Does a baby seat fit in the back seat of your M3? Obviously it will need to be rear facing, rear seat placement for awhile.

I am in the market for a convertible M3 (2003 or newer) and will lilely get it early August, but my first born is expected in September. Although will be using SUV as main baby transport, will need car seat in back of M occassionally.

And yes, I tried searching the forums already on this question (somethings up with the server that won't return any results on this subject).

Any advice appreciated. Thanks

I would talk to a dealer about this. They probably even sell baby seats specifically made for the M3/3 series.

JoosyJoos · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:38:40 AM

From what ive heard and what i can pretty much estimate on my own is that you can fit a baby seat. Hopefully someone in here can give you a answer that isnt an estimate

**BMW F1** · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:42:58 AM

Yes Im pretty sure the lugs are set up in the back parcelshelf to take a baby seat regardless if facing towards or away. Unsure if BMW sell a babyseat but Im more than sure that they will be able to recommend a supplier.

Congrats on the baby.
Ada///M.

capirest · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:46:20 AM

I have a liitle girl & the baby seat fits in the back just fine! Even though she's only been back there a couple of times.

Anthony

Sparkplug · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:50:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWWilliamsF1

Congrats on the baby.

Ditto.

Gatorsurgeon · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:55:08 AM

All the connectors you need for any kind of baby seat are back there. The only possible issue is that with a rear-facing infant seat, there's a limit on how far back you can have the front seat, but unless you're very tall this should not be a problem.

UBER 3 · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:08:47 AM

I've gotten a baby seat in the back, no problem.

masashik · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:26:16 AM

Yep, baby seat would be fine. Just the passenger seat will not go all the way back but still plenty of leg space for the mother. Perfect family car with bit of spice.

pitbul09 · Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:34:43 AM

u dont need any special baby seat at all.

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:23:00 AM	#1
aztecamd Priapism kills Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 65 Reputation: 0	Question for E46 M3 owners that have kids Hey fellas: Quick question for you M3 owners that are family men. Does a baby seat fit in the back seat of your M3? Obviously it will need to be rear facing, rear seat placement for awhile. I am in the market for a convertible M3 (2003 or newer) and will lilely get it early August, but my first born is expected in September. Although will be using SUV as main baby transport, will need car seat in back of M occassionally. And yes, I tried searching the forums already on this question (somethings up with the server that won't return any results on this subject). Any advice appreciated. Thanks

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:42:58 AM	#4
BMW F1 Where to now ??? Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,702 Reputation: 578 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Yes Im pretty sure the lugs are set up in the back parcelshelf to take a baby seat regardless if facing towards or away. Unsure if BMW sell a babyseat but Im more than sure that they will be able to recommend a supplier. Congrats on the baby. Ada///M. __________________ BMW///M3CSL Teh STi can nevar lose!

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:46:20 AM	#5
capirest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,963 Reputation: 0 Location: OC, CA	I have a liitle girl & the baby seat fits in the back just fine! Even though she's only been back there a couple of times. Anthony __________________ Anthony My Little daughter (Maiya) is now 7 yrs old!!!! My Pride & Joy!!

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:55:08 AM	#7
Gatorsurgeon BMW convert (pre-Bangle) Join Date: Mar 2003 Age: 47 Posts: 449 Reputation: 0 Location: Pine Belt	All the connectors you need for any kind of baby seat are back there. The only possible issue is that with a rear-facing infant seat, there's a limit on how far back you can have the front seat, but unless you're very tall this should not be a problem. __________________ 2003 LSB coupe - SMG, Nav, Royal SMG paddles, Bluetooth kit, OEM headunit, OEM aux input, Audiocontrol EQS, Audiocontrol 3XS, JL 300/2, JL 250/1, JL ZR650-CSI's, JL Stealthboxes Dinan S3-R conversion (Vortech supercharger, intercooler, larger aluminum radiator, larger oil cooler, extra intercooler fan, automatic belt tightener, throttle bodies, exhaust, software, 3.91 diff w. SMG software) Dinan Stage II suspension (JRZ), TMS adjustable camber plates, TMS FCAB's, Dinan wheels, Nitto Invo's (275/30/19), Brembo BBK (355mmF/345mmR with custom-painted LSB 4-piston calipers) For the track: D-Force LTW-5's (18x9.5" all around) w. Nitto NT-01's (275/35/18)

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:08:47 AM	#8
UBER 3 Yellow will have to wait...... Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 887 Reputation: 0 Location: Briarcliff, NY	I've gotten a baby seat in the back, no problem. __________________ Jon 2008 Sparkling Graphite Metallic 135i Convertible 2005 Silver Grey M3 Convertible 6 spd. LEASE ENDED 2001 Imola Red M3 Convertible 6 spd. LEASE ENDED

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 02:38:40 AM	#3
JoosyJoos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 118 Reputation: 0 Location: Alpharetta	From what ive heard and what i can pretty much estimate on my own is that you can fit a baby seat. Hopefully someone in here can give you a answer that isnt an estimate

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:26:16 AM	#9
masashik Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 225 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego, So Cal	Yep, baby seat would be fine. Just the passenger seat will not go all the way back but still plenty of leg space for the mother. Perfect family car with bit of spice. __________________ ---------------------------------- M3 Like.No.Other........I heard that somewhere else.

Wed, Jun-29-2005, 03:34:43 AM	#10
pitbul09 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 467 Reputation: 0 Location: Jersey	u dont need any special baby seat at all. __________________ 05 M3

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