We need a small (used) car that will fit 2 car seats... what are your suggestions?

Question

I have a young son and soon another one coming, so we're going to need a car that will fit 2 car seats. Obviously safety is an issue for us... but we just can't afford a big SUV or mini van.

What cars do you suggest and why... price is an issue, so keep that in mind.

*And please, no comments about just sucking it up and buying a "safer" car for my children that is out of our budget... thanks *

Answer 1

Look for a 3 to 4 year old Honda Accord, great on gas and very reliably.

Answer 2

Buy a honda accord its great on mileage , cheaper to insure and cheapest on parts .

Answer 3

toyota carolla (the 90's models are quite nice)....for me it is the great buy....it has a fair price...a stunning car to drive and will probably last you forever and you will be able to fit 2 car seats in it.

Answer 4

Have you considered the 4-door Hyundai Elantra? It is a decent car with good room in the back. Nothing fancy...

Answer 5

pretty much any vehicle is going to be able to fit 2 seats. I have a 2 door Honda Civic and have 2 seats not problem. The only time you have major issue is when you need 3 seats. :)

Answer 6

i agree with everyone else a accord would be a good choice but if its not for you than theres the Nissan Altima, Chysler Sebring and Kia Optima (kia's are pretty expensive to fix though)

Answer 7

I had twins and I can suggest one thing that will help.  Be sure it is a 4 door.  Trying to wrench a child from the backseat can wrench your back really bad if the car is a 2 door. Trying to remove the carseat with the child IN it is even worse.  There just isn't enough room.  I had an 2 door escort and life became much easier after I switched to a 4 door escort.

Answer 8

buy a OLD  toyota corolla there reliable dependable run forever if you take care of them and amazingly reasonable and have plenty of room for car seats trust me i have 3 in car seats and i love my toyota

Answer 9

the question is, what happens when u have a third child?  i think mostly any regular car will fit two car seats.