Anyone with triplets?

jdoria · 04-06-09, 02:25

Any ideas on a SUV that will fit 3 infant seats? (Second row, not in the 3rd row. Law in NY)

I am looking at:

Acura MDX

Infiniti FX35 - (looks too tight, went today)

MB R350 4matic

MB GL450

GMC Yukon

OTG Signs · 04-06-09, 02:39

GMC is just too big. I like the MDX more than the others on the list, as Honda is infinitely more reliable than Nissan (in my experience).

jdoria · 04-06-09, 02:55

So you think I should get a Suburban....

slicknickis3 · 04-06-09, 03:08

Honestly, there's not too many you can fit three across in, they simply don't offer enough 'hip room'. The Yukon, GL, and R may have a shot, the others, not so much.

I would check out the Yukon, Expedition, GX or LX from Lexus, and the two Mercedes.

Obviously there's only one way to find out, bring three car seats to the dealer and try it out.

jdoria · 04-06-09, 03:24

I don't have the seats yet, this was a surprise.

I was looking to see if someone had triplets or just detailed a car with 3 seats in the back for ideas.

BigAl3 · 04-06-09, 03:32

while my choice would be the MDX, i don't think it will suit you and the family over time. you're going to need something bigger such as slicknickis3 stated. go to the dealerships and check them out...

jdoria · 04-06-09, 04:16

I'm afraid only a Suburban will work once we add in the dogs and all of the stuff we will have to carry.

BigJimZ28 · 04-06-09, 04:18

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Originally Posted by jdoria

I'm afraid only a Suburban will work once we add in the dogs and all of the stuff we will have to carry.

that or an H1 hummer
they are WIDE

Setec Astronomy · 04-06-09, 04:20

So basically state government regulation is driving you to buy a larger, more inefficient vehicle than you would like...so, congrats are in order?

OTG Signs · 04-06-09, 04:40

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Originally Posted by jdoria

So you think I should get a Suburban....

Or just not have three kids and have a smaller, more appropriately-sized vehicle.

BigJimZ28 · 04-06-09, 04:42

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Originally Posted by OTG Vinyl

Or just not have three kids and have a smaller, more appropriately-sized vehicle.

you don't have much of a choice with triplets

jdoria · 04-06-09, 04:48

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

So basically state government regulation is driving you to buy a larger, more inefficient vehicle than you would like...so, congrats are in order?

Yes, my wife claims her friend with 3 infants asked the po-po about it. The law is you cant have a child in the 3rd seat of an SUV if the seat is facing rear. I cant find it on the NYS Police website, but I wouldn't do that anyway. Under 1 year of age, I think you have to face the rear regardless.

So for 12 or so trips to the doctor over the next year, I have to buy some huge behemoth of a car I am not too crazy about. Sounds like I'm being worked a bit. It is a happy time though, I'm going to let it slide and just get her what she wants.

Its early, but thanks Mike!