Anyone with triplets?

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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
 
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).
 
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.
 
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...
 
So basically state government regulation is driving you to buy a larger, more inefficient vehicle than you would like...so, congrats are in order?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
So basically state government regulation is driving you to buy a larger, more inefficient vehicle than you would like...so, congrats are in order?
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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!
 
16 passenger van?



Have you looked at a Honda Pilot (not sure if the second row is wide enough or not)? At least that is a vehicle that would hold its value well if you were going to try to ditch it after you no longer had a need for something that size.



On the flip side, you could buy something slightly used, about 2 years old, that depreciates a lot in the first couple of years (Expedition, Suburban, etc...).
 
jdoria said:
I'm afraid only a Suburban will work once we add in the dogs and all of the stuff we will have to carry.
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You'd be surprised how roomy the Tahoe/Yukon are. They should be wide enough for three child seats in the second row, and with a stowable/removable third row, still have plenty of room for dogs/stuff.



Pilot is built off the MDX chassis, a bit too small for three child seats in the second row.
 
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