[200q20v] child seat

[Peer Oliver Schmidt]

The A3 is built upon the same body as the Golf IV (the current model). SO
likes it alot. We were looking into an A4 Avant, but decided against it, as
the A4 isn't really much bigger. Maybe 3-4 inch, but only in the storage
area. The A3 is slightly _wider_ in the back than the A4. Might want to look
at http://www.audi.de.

There is a similar child seat available with a base being stored in the car.
Unfortunately, not for the infant size. Newer cars have something called
ISOFIX. These are two hinges, which are installed in the car without being
visible. The child seat is just plugged into this thingy and off you go.
Quite nice, and we will have such a seat when my girl gets older. Isn't it
funny how fast they grow...

-----Original Message-----
From: C1J1Miller at aol.com [mailto:C1J1Miller at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 1:06 PM
To: pos at theinternet.de; maxesales at home.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [200q20v] child seat


The third seat (rear) wasn't a USA option until the next body style followed
in '92.  Doesn't look like it provides much crash protection for the kids...

My rear-facing child seat for my 3-month and a day old son has a separate
base that you install using the seat belts; it then locks in place to the
base.  Handy; you can take the child in/out without waking them; the seat
also has provisions for a belt across the top, in case you want to use it in
a second car (or just buy a second base).

My '81 (old body style) VW Scirocco sounds like your A3; better gas mileage,
fits two kids in the rear...
Chris


In a message dated Wed, 25 Apr 2001  8:00:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Peer
Oliver Schmidt" <pos at theinternet.de> writes:

<< Chris,

I would prefer using the 200 most of the time as well, as it has a lot more
space available. But the current baby seat does not fit (our daughter is 12
weeks old). Also, the A3 is a diesel, the 200 has an MTM turbo. Difference
in gas costs per 100 km is about DEM 10,-- / DEM 35,-- :-(

Any one out there with the rear facing third seat row installed? It was an
option in germany, don't know about the US.

pos

-----Original Message-----
From: C1J1Miller at aol.com [mailto:C1J1Miller at aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 12:44 PM
To: pos at theinternet.de; maxesales at home.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [200q20v] child seat


Well, I fit three kid seats across in the 200q20v sedan; try that in the
A3...
Chris


In a message dated Wed, 25 Apr 2001  3:16:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Peer
Oliver Schmidt" <pos at theinternet.de> writes:

<< I have the problem that the seat belt is not long enough to fit through
all
the hoops and around the seat. :-( Luckily my SO has an Audi A3. So that is
the baby transporter. Way better than the big 200 Avant

-----Original Message-----
From: 200q20v-admin at audifans.com [mailto:200q20v-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of Max Conover
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 10:40 PM
To: 200q20v at audifans.com
Subject: [200q20v] child seat


Listers,

Has anyone had a problem of installing a child seat in a 200. Mine is an
Avant (should not make a difference) and the seat will not stay securely
strapped in. It moves from side to side. Any suggestions ?

Thanks,
Max

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