[richsully]

What vehicle(s) year, make, model?
Right now we own a 2002 VWPassat (retrofitted with latch for 2 seats)
And a 2000-ish Nissan Quest MV that we use belts system.
We are most likely replacing 1 of the 2 cars with something more safe (than Quest with no latches) & economical for times we need to accomodate all 3 kids. Ideally we don't want to trade in the Passat and have 2 gas guzzling minivans.

What is your 3 year old's current seat?
We have an Eddie Bauer seat (bought in 04) with the annoying interlocking belt in the Quest and a Graco in the Passat (I will need to check exact model tonight)

What is your 3 year old's actual weight & height?
He'll be 3 in Dec. when twins are due, tall & skinny, 33lbs

What is your budget?
Working on that as we investigate... My ideal solution is to trade in the Passat for a newer/wider sedan and buy 2 new seats that will fit in the back with our existing Graco seat. We do have our 3yr old's infant seat still and I'll also need to look at that to see what make/model and the width.

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