[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by Zoli007

I actually find getting my 14 month old daughter into her car seat easier in my 135 than I do in my wife's GS350. I have the passenger seat all the way forward and when I pull it forward to get to the back seat, I step in partially and I can strap her in looking at her head on.

In the GS, or any sedan or SUV for that matter, you have to do that motion with everything from the side. And once she's in, Im closer to her and can reach her more easily in the 1 as well.

You are right...I forgot about that. My wife drives an F10 535i and it is harder to get them in. The door is back farther so you have to swing the kid in from the side, almost feels like your swinging them in from behind. Great point!

[Steven1077]

You will probably forget all about the M2 when the baby arrives and get an SUV

[LDSM]

In cases like this it all depends on what you can tolerate.
A 4 door car is easier to place kids in the back no question, but a 2 series is up to the task of carrying a baby seat, it's not impossible. It all depends on if you are willing to put a little extra effort into getting the kid in and out.

Plus, you already have another car and the baby will only occasionally be in the M2.

I side with the group of of people that say go for the M2, it's not the end of the world to put a baby in the back seat of a coupe.
I never understood people buying a full size SUV just because they have 1 kid?! We've gotten so spoiled, back in the 80's all cars were tiny, and thousands of families did fine. People now are like "oh I actually have to bend over to put my kid in the car F that! Wheres the SUV store!" " Honey we're going to Target for 30mins, I need to carry a full size stroller, 40 diapers, extra formula, and an extra set of clothes just in case, lets make sure we pack that 3rd row of seats full of toys just in case the baby gets cranky!"

Anyway done ranting, don't let these soccer moms and dads scare you into conforming to the boring car life.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by abehnam

I'm on the wait list at the moment for an M2 and have been for months, but my wife and I are now trying to have our first baby. As a result, my wife has now repeatedly told me that I have no idea how annoying its going to be to try to get a baby seat into my M2. She drives a Subaru Foerster, so it wouldn't be our primary family transport, but I'd imagine there will definitely be times where I'll need to be taking our baby in the M2.

My general question is does anyone have a clue as to how big of a PITA this would be, and secondly, any reason to suspect that the M2 would be any less safe than the standard 2 series?

On the safety point, I figure the M2 will have better braking and control, but I'm wondering if any of the weight savings would significantly affect safety for a child in the back seat.

As far as getting an M2 when having an infant, if you guys think it won't work, can you suggest some alternatives? The two obvious choices of M3 and RS3 are a bit too pricey as I'd like to spend mid to high 50s max. I also have a knee injury, so I'd need a car with a dual clutch transmission (or, if that is impossible, an excellent automatic, like the M235s ZF8).

I appreciate any help I can get... this is all so new to me.

It's a whole lot larger inside than the E30m3 that I owned as my daughter was growing up !

As long as you don't have back issues you should be fine !

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Fringe benefit: bonding.

Exactly! I have some terriffic memories of my daughter having a grand time in my E30 M3.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by LDSM

In cases like this it all depends on what you can tolerate.
A 4 door car is easier to place kids in the back no question, but a 2 series is up to the task of carrying a baby seat, it's not impossible. It all depends on if you are willing to put a little extra effort into getting the kid in and out.

Plus, you already have another car and the baby will only occasionally be in the M2.

I side with the group of of people that say go for the M2, it's not the end of the world to put a baby in the back seat of a coupe.
I never understood people buying a full size SUV just because they have 1 kid?! We've gotten so spoiled, back in the 80's all cars were tiny, and thousands of families did fine. People now are like "oh I actually have to bend over to put my kid in the car F that! Wheres the SUV store!" " Honey we're going to Target for 30mins, I need to carry a full size stroller, 40 diapers, extra formula, and an extra set of clothes just in case, lets make sure we pack that 3rd row of seats full of toys just in case the baby gets cranky!"

Anyway done ranting, don't let these soccer moms and dads scare you into conforming to the boring car life.

TRUTH!!!

[vantagesc]

Good post by LDSM, I say get the M2 and deal with the inconvenience. Plus the car will only become more usable with time as your child grows.

[abp689]

Originally Posted by LDSM

I side with the group of of people that say go for the M2, it's not the end of the world to put a baby in the back seat of a coupe.
I never understood people buying a full size SUV just because they have 1 kid?! We've gotten so spoiled, back in the 80's all cars were tiny, and thousands of families did fine. People now are like "oh I actually have to bend over to put my kid in the car F that! Wheres the SUV store!" " Honey we're going to Target for 30mins, I need to carry a full size stroller, 40 diapers, extra formula, and an extra set of clothes just in case, lets make sure we pack that 3rd row of seats full of toys just in case the baby gets cranky!"

Anyway done ranting, don't let these soccer moms and dads scare you into conforming to the boring car life.

True, but also no need for car seats, and if you needed an extra seat, just stuff the kid in the back window. Done.

[fr3nch2]

If it's anything like the E9X chassis, the coupes are actually easy to strap a car seat in. Yes there may be a little less room, but ease of install is a big one for me.

I have a sedan and have easy access to a coupe. So much easier in the coupe.

I say get the car you've been dreaming about and live with it. Plus all the memories you'll make with the kid in the car will only make it that much better

[CrashFL]

The tough part isn't getting your baby into and out of the car-- I've had coupes my kids' whole lives.... The tough part will be convincing your wife that it will work.....

[gmzanatta]

See the photos here: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1249324

Shows two things: 1) it fits baby seats just fine 2) Canadian cars have 40/20/40 split seats standard.

[F87LUV]

Your baby won't be a baby forever. Get the car you want!

[BurpZilla]

I commented on a similar post earlier..solid topic!

..I have a 8month year old son with a rear facing seat. Took the base/car seat to my local dealer and tried it on the 2. So it works but the passenger seat has to be pretty far up. Its doable for a trip to the grocery store (depending on the parameters of whomever is sitting in the front passenger) but for long distance might be tough.

Its fine for one rear facing + whatever else that's not rear facing. Perfect for picking up the kids from daycare on the way home, then taking wife's car to the beach.

Cars.com has GREAT data on this and every car..check it out.

https://www.cars.com/articles/2015-b...1420680861379/

hope this helps!

Also I CANT wait when I can do this with my son..

[mmmmmazing]

Here's my son while in Dubai at his first car show:



Pic of the rear seat:

[Artemis]

[F87LUV]

Originally Posted by mmmmmazing

Here's my son while in Dubai at his first car show:

[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...3/DSC00435.jpg[/IMG]

Pic of the rear seat:

[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...ps7e4gct7s.jpg[/IMG]

Omg look how cute and little he is!

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by F87LUV

Your baby won't be a baby forever. Get the car you want!

Time flies, they grow fast ...and certainly remember the good times (including for example how the surge feels when climbing the Stelvio Pass in Northern Italy).

[SunnyD]

Honestly, I'd go F80 M3 if I had kids.

[ObsidianX]

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Get a 3 series wagon !

BMW needs to bring a 340it with MT to the market!

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Oh you can get a baby seat back there and then a toddler seat...The question is how long you'll want to twist and contort like that, put up with the cheerios in the car (you'll give in eventually for sanity sake) and mess your seats up with a base in there for years.

Time for a 4 door bros...I only waited 8 years till I got rid of my 4 doors for an E46 M3.

Time flies

[KG11]

I have had several coupes: a front-facing seat was no issue whatsoever. It is easy to put the kid into the seat from a 45 degree angle when you pull the seat forward.

With that said, a rear-facing baby seat will be tougher. Not impossible, and kids are only in those for 12 months at the most; you can deal with it if it's the car you really want. Once they are in a front-facing, you are good to go. The sedan being easier with little ones is a myth: it is harder to get a kid strapped in from the side at 90 degrees than it is from 45 degrees as you would in a coupe. I have both an E92 and an old single-door access cab truck (seat pulls forward) and it has been 5 years now, never considered it being an issue.

[KG11]

Originally Posted by Steven1077

You will probably forget all about the M2 when the baby arrives and get an SUV

My fiance will always drive a coupe: she has 2 kids! Doesn't want to be the mom driving around the lame school bus. Plus, her kids get to rock out in that car. They love it! Hot moms don't drive SUV's...neither should dads.