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For my eldest, I was recommended the Maxi-Cosi Rodifix Air Protect Group 2/3
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(not that I am cheap either, just wanted something that worked!)
Should be picking up a 996 when lockdown ever ends and need to have a couple of child seats for two kids of 4 and 2. I think forward facing would be best especially as the wife will be in the front.
What's the latest models/thoughts on giving them the most room and having seats which fit well in the car?
The only threads I have seen have been old and the models discountiued.
I spent a while looking for my 997.2 which is about the same size in the back as a 996 but I couldn't find a decent one with the 4-point style harness. I saw some recommendations but none of them looked like they were that safe
For my eldest, I was recommended the Maxi-Cosi Rodifix Air Protect Group 2/3
https://www.johnlewis.com/maxi-cosi-rodifix-air-protect-group-2-3-car-seat-authentic-black/p4939732
by someone who had a 996. This is the 15Kg+ seat which is basically a booster and uses the car's seatbelt as the restraint so it might just be ok for a 4/5 year old but definitely not a two year old. This fits well in the back of mine.
Another friend of mine who has a 997 just bought the Porsche seat which was £150 or so with discount, that's also just a booster though
For boosters I bought Halfords cheapies. Not because I'm cheap, but because the footprint was small enough to fit in the back seats - normal ones are too big.
Because I like my kids (most if the time) I re-padded them for comfort but at £10 or so each you can't really go wrong.
I did not have to face stage 2 seats in the car so cannot help on that one.
Rich
I did some research and here's my findings over trailing every possible forum on the internet with 996/997 rear child seats and the current 2020 offering in the market :
Best fit : BeSafe iZi Comfort X3 Car Seat
https://www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk/products/besafe-izi-comfort-x3-car-seat-metallic-melange
Another option : Maxi Cosi Tobi - rubs against pillar
https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/car-seats/tobi
another option : Britax Evolva 123
https://www.britax-romer.co.uk/car-seats/toddler/evolva-1-2-3/1350.html
After someone on here suggested Halfords Essential Group 1/2/3 child seat I bought one at Christmas and it's a great fit in the rear.
Especially for £30 as well. (not that I am cheap either, just wanted something that worked!)
Recaro Monza for the older child works well but I am still looking for one to fit the back of a Convertible for a younger child, your car will be bigger so there are a few more options.
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