I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
decided) four door for the new baby car. Any thoughts on fiting a car
seat? Most of the replys to other enquiries say it is hard to fit, is
this really true for the four door (or call it five door if you must).
We are also considering the 9-5, but I like the 9-3 better. For both we
are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
it is a better fit for a baby seat....
WitchDr - 26 Jul 2006 01:54 GMT
I easily put 2 baby/child seats in a 00 5-Dr Viggen. Just make sure you
learn how to do it right. A good place to go is the local fire or police
station, they can get any seat to fit good and they'll point out errors most
people make. The only problem you'll have is if you have a rear facing seat
(probably for a newborn) and you have a taller (6feet or more) person in one
of the seats.
>I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
> model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
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> are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
> it is a better fit for a baby seat....
Fred W - 26 Jul 2006 12:48 GMT
> I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
> model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
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> are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
> it is a better fit for a baby seat....
In my '03 9-3 SS there are special anchor points above the rear seating
positions especially intended for baby/carseats.

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Nicky Serfling - 26 Jul 2006 19:03 GMT
>I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
> model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
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> are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
> it is a better fit for a baby seat....
heard about space probs with some of the older 2003 9-3 models (not the
ss's).
in my 2003 9-3 ss the seat fits very well.
we'll have to change the seat now, cause our baby boy will be 1 yr in august
:-)
cheers,
nicky
tlp - 27 Jul 2006 16:19 GMT
> I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
> model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
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> are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
> it is a better fit for a baby seat....
I have hatch back model and I am using maxi cosi baby seat.
Jim Dwyer - 20 Aug 2006 01:28 GMT
Withy my 1999 9-3 my babyseat fits in fine in the back as long as the front
seat is only set back about half as far as the maximum distance. Otherwise
our 2 year old will kick the front passenger in the back for his incar
entertainment.
Our initial problem was that the seatbelt was a few inches too short to
reach around fully on one model of carseat. Now my wife uses that babyseat
and I use our second model. The dealer did offer an extension but it was
about ?100
Jim
>I did a quick search but most replys do not state two or four door
> model.... We are looking at a 9-3 (either hatch or not, we have not
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> are looking at the 2002 models but may consider the 2003 newer model if
> it is a better fit for a baby seat....