carseat for a Trans Am and Expedition. please!!

[Violet]

our secondary, summer vehicle is our 1998 Trans Am, that I would love for all of us to ride in. The base of the Marathon fits in it, however, I'm not wanting to spend that much on a carseat that will hardly get used. Our main driver is an Expedition that we still need to buy a carseat for.

For the Trans Am, we're looking for something inexpensive, fitting (as in she can be rearfacing and also have someone in the passenger seat... I only tried the Marathon in there, and it was too bulky and the passenger seat would have to be up in the dash.. etc). We are looking for something inexpensive, yet safe and fitting.

For the Expedition we're looking for a more comfortable seat considering this our main driver and we take lots of road trips.

Both I would like them to be up to 30-35 lbs RF and ff till about 40 lbs b/c my husband eventually wants to get a 5 pt harness booster that are sporty, lol.

please.. anyone!!

she is 6 months old, 15 lbs and 24" . We need to get one asap!!
also, I can't go out and try them b/c we live in the middle of nowhere and well the closest stores are an hour away ... I need help! please!

Thanks!
Violet

	Forward Facing Car Seats A forward-facing car seat is one in which the child sits facing the front of the car. The seat should be installed in the back seat of your vehicle. Most forward-facing only seats are for children above 20 pounds.

	Rear Facing Car Seats A rear-facing seat is one in which the infant faces the back of the car. Always install a rear-facing seat in the back seat of your car. This is the safest position for an infant. NEVER place a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with passenger airbags.

	Booster Seat A booster seat raises your child up so that the car's lap and shoulder belts fit correctly. The lap belt should fall across the upper thighs. The shoulder belt should go across the middle of the shoulder and chest. A booster seat is used for older children up to about 80 pounds. Some states have passed laws requiring booster seats for children up to age 8 or 80 pounds. Check your state's law.

	Britax Marathon - Click for more info Increasing the time a child can safely stay in their convertible car seat is a big issue and Britax engineers have come through in a big way with the introduction of the Britax Marathon with LATCH. A LATCH Compatible Convertible Child Seat, the Britax Marathon can be used rear facing 5 to 33 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 65 pounds. Compare the numbers and you will see it is hard to find a seat with these weight limits that is safe and functional.