Owners with small children? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

euroshowoff · 04-23-2013, 02:53 PM

Coming from a 4-door gti, my oldest is old enough to sit up front with me, but the two youngest only ever rode in my gti once (we have a van for family trips). That being said, is it troublesome to get the small children in/out of the back? There are trips where its me, my wife and my 10 year old only....

KSC · 04-23-2013, 02:56 PM

Honestly, although some will tell you they fit fine, my daughter of 5 complained the entire time she was in the BRZ that my wife's seat was crushing her legs. Unless the driver/passenger are under 5'10" (or wanna sit with their knees crushed against the dash), the back seats really aren't functional, imo.

Narcoden · 04-23-2013, 02:57 PM

I have a 3, 6 & 8 yo kids. They all can climb back there no problem.

Edit: I'm 5'6" and my wife is only 5'2" so we leave a little more leg room...

euroshowoff · 04-23-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KSC

Honestly, although some will tell you they fit fine, my daughter of 5 complained the entire time she was in the BRZ that my wife's seat was crushing her legs. Unless the driver/passenger are under 5'10" (or wanna sit with their knees crushed against the dash), the back seats really aren't functional, imo.

ha, my wife is barely 5 foot...lol shouldn't be a problem there.....

86 FR-S · 04-23-2013, 02:59 PM

I have three myself and they fit fine back there.

KSC · 04-23-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by euroshowoff

ha, my wife is barely 5 foot...lol shouldn't be a problem there.....

Then you'll be fine with a child on the passenger side. My wife is 5'10" (I'm 6'2" with the seat all the way back) and can only slide the seat up a few inches, so my daughter pretty much had to sit cross-legged the whole time.

gily25 · 04-23-2013, 03:26 PM

My wife had to sit in back on the test drive of the FR-S (I wonder if that's why she liked the BRZ better lol) and while she didn't enjoy the ride it wasn't like her legs got chopped off or anything. Also there are some new ideas for tow hook bike racks so if you need to take your kid and their bicycle you should be okay. Wouldn't want to ride cross-country like that though.

si · 04-23-2013, 05:08 PM

I have 2 passengers in my car only if I have to and they are uncomfortable and complain. Nearly impossible to put someone behind me though, but I'm 6'2". Only did it once and shifting gears was sketchy.

wbradley · 04-23-2013, 05:15 PM

Had 5 yr old son in back and 14 year old daughter in front on weekend. Only downside is the shoe marks everywhere from my boy.

cnk · 04-23-2013, 05:22 PM

I only have to take my older daughter once in a while (5 years old) so it's not too bad. She sits in a Recaro Probooster seat and it fits perfectly in the bucket seats. If I had to take the entire family, it would probably be a tight fit for me only because my 3 year old would have to sit behind me and I would have to move the seat forward for her legs. My wife is only 5'2" so the passenger side would be fine. It's not a family car obviously, but I think as long as you or your wife could move the seat up comfortably for your 10 year old's legs it should be OK. That and your kid will have to watch their head when getting in and out.

Area86 · 04-23-2013, 05:53 PM

I have 2 car seats in mine for my kids (2yr & 3yr). They both fit just fine. I usually have to slide my seat up a little from where I normally have it but I'm still comfortable. I'm 5'7" so my seat is never all the way back anyway. I guess it depends on how tall the driver and front passenger are for the rear seat to be functional.

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norsamerican · 04-23-2013, 05:59 PM

It is an issue. My wife had to move her seat up quite a bit (she is 5'1'') to keep my 4 year olds feet from dirtying up the back of the passenger seat.
I dont know how tall you are but i would assume 5'8'' / 5'10'' you will have to move the seat up quite a bit

I would use your van.

DarkSunrise · 04-23-2013, 06:07 PM

I've got a 4-door GTI, and the difference in rear legroom between the two cars is significant. I'd guess that if you or your wife are 5'7 or taller, it'd be difficult for kids to sit behind you, unless the person up front slid their chair up and sacrificed some leg room. Also entering/exiting the car is a pain, since the roofline is low and the seatbelt strap has to be undone. It's possible to do, but I wouldn't want to do it often (or for long drives).

Coming from a 4-door GTI, you'll probably find it a pain. Unlike the FR-S, the GTI can comfortably fit two average-sized adults in the rear seats and they each get their own door.

@Art_Mighty · 04-23-2013, 06:11 PM

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04-23-2013, 02:53 PM	#1
euroshowoff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2015 Tacoma Location: VA Posts: 157 Thanks: 19 Thanked 32 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Owners with small children? Coming from a 4-door gti, my oldest is old enough to sit up front with me, but the two youngest only ever rode in my gti once (we have a van for family trips). That being said, is it troublesome to get the small children in/out of the back? There are trips where its me, my wife and my 10 year old only....

04-23-2013, 02:56 PM	#2
KSC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ion Redline Location: NY Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honestly, although some will tell you they fit fine, my daughter of 5 complained the entire time she was in the BRZ that my wife's seat was crushing her legs. Unless the driver/passenger are under 5'10" (or wanna sit with their knees crushed against the dash), the back seats really aren't functional, imo. __________________ "Bullshit, asshole! No one likes the tuna here!"

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norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It is an issue. My wife had to move her seat up quite a bit (she is 5'1'') to keep my 4 year olds feet from dirtying up the back of the passenger seat. I dont know how tall you are but i would assume 5'8'' / 5'10'' you will have to move the seat up quite a bit I would use your van. __________________ Avant-Garde Wheels

04-23-2013, 06:07 PM	#13
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've got a 4-door GTI, and the difference in rear legroom between the two cars is significant. I'd guess that if you or your wife are 5'7 or taller, it'd be difficult for kids to sit behind you, unless the person up front slid their chair up and sacrificed some leg room. Also entering/exiting the car is a pain, since the roofline is low and the seatbelt strap has to be undone. It's possible to do, but I wouldn't want to do it often (or for long drives). Coming from a 4-door GTI, you'll probably find it a pain. Unlike the FR-S, the GTI can comfortably fit two average-sized adults in the rear seats and they each get their own door. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build Last edited by DarkSunrise; 04-23-2013 at 06:18 PM.

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Narcoden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 139 Thanks: 22 Thanked 58 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a 3, 6 & 8 yo kids. They all can climb back there no problem. Edit: I'm 5'6" and my wife is only 5'2" so we leave a little more leg room...

04-23-2013, 03:26 PM	#7
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My wife had to sit in back on the test drive of the FR-S (I wonder if that's why she liked the BRZ better lol) and while she didn't enjoy the ride it wasn't like her legs got chopped off or anything. Also there are some new ideas for tow hook bike racks so if you need to take your kid and their bicycle you should be okay. Wouldn't want to ride cross-country like that though.

04-23-2013, 05:08 PM	#8
si Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Canada Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 2 passengers in my car only if I have to and they are uncomfortable and complain. Nearly impossible to put someone behind me though, but I'm 6'2". Only did it once and shifting gears was sketchy.

04-23-2013, 05:22 PM	#10
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I only have to take my older daughter once in a while (5 years old) so it's not too bad. She sits in a Recaro Probooster seat and it fits perfectly in the bucket seats. If I had to take the entire family, it would probably be a tight fit for me only because my 3 year old would have to sit behind me and I would have to move the seat forward for her legs. My wife is only 5'2" so the passenger side would be fine. It's not a family car obviously, but I think as long as you or your wife could move the seat up comfortably for your 10 year old's legs it should be OK. That and your kid will have to watch their head when getting in and out.

04-23-2013, 05:53 PM	#11
Area86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited SWP Location: USA Posts: 338 Thanks: 94 Thanked 166 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 2 car seats in mine for my kids (2yr & 3yr). They both fit just fine. I usually have to slide my seat up a little from where I normally have it but I'm still comfortable. I'm 5'7" so my seat is never all the way back anyway. I guess it depends on how tall the driver and front passenger are for the rear seat to be functional. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

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