Wife wants to get rid of Yaris! Help!

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Recently we realized that in the near future, we may need to carry 2 adults and 3 children in car seats on a semi-regular basis (like 3-4 times a month if unlucky). As it sits currently, 2 car seats (toddler and baby) fit rather perfectly in the back of our LB, with about a foot between them. A 3rd car seat will not fit, however.

I'm not really sure what to do... I love my Yaris, and have spent quite a bit of time and money on mods for it (quite a bit for me, any ways). I can't imagine too many small/fuel efficient cars that would be big enough to put 3 car seats into. My wife suggested (ugh) a minivan. I have only owned the Yaris for 2 1/2 years, and hate to even think about how it just recently finished depreciating. I'm pretty broke as of late, and can't really afford a 2nd or more expensive car.

I'd almost be interested in seeing if i could find some who could weld up a steel frame which replaces the back seat and would allow some sort of 2+1 seating for car seats, if i could trust the safety of such a setup. Even if i did feel it was safe, I'm not sure if my wife would agree to it.

Any one have any ideas? It seems like such a waste to sell it...

[41magmag41]

New wife cheaper?

[ctrj]

Three carseats across the backseat is pretty tough to do. I'm not even sure my 4Runner would fit 3 of them! Our MB E320 will fit 3 of them, but it only gets 22 mpg.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by 41magmag41

New wife cheaper?

I'd rather set fire to the car then get rid of my wife (despite her assertions to the opposite)

[ddongbap]

Originally Posted by 41magmag41

New wife cheaper?

loloolloLOLOLOLO

[Yaristeve]

How about third carseat in front seat and wife sits in between two carseats in back?

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by Yaristeve

How about third carseat in front seat and wife sits in between two carseats in back?

no way... there's like a foot between the two. barely enough room for a medium stuffed animal

[Yar Is Word]

may be some help here
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=20149

[Klink10]

Can't help but I feel for you....good luck.

[MadMax]

I hate to say it, but I see a minivan in your future!

But don't fret, we've got the Honda Odyssey and it's a great vehicle. I'm just glad I have my Yaris and Jeep so I don't have to drive it all the time. Not that that would be a bad thing, it's fast, handles and will haul almost everything (and has eight seats plus cargo space!). We also get 20-22 mpg out of it. But I prefer my Yaris for committing, since it's usually just me by my lonesome and I get almost double the gas mileage!

Keep your Yaris and buy the wife an Odyssey. That solution worked for me!

Cheers! M2

[Yar Is Word]

Scion XD has 4" more rear hip room.

[echaru]

Honda Fit looks like a minivan. Show her that, maybe she'll let you keep the awesomous Yaris.

[krolos]

I think you properly need to say buy to your Yaris
with three kids think safety first, the scion XB current gen. would
fit nice and is cooler than the Fit or a mini van

[.Kevin.]

A sedan? If mine fits 2 people up front and 3 adults nicely in the back it shouldnt be a big deal.

Meh other than that I believe youre screwed. Where did you picture hey having another kid would be awesome and not consider until after

-Broke
-No room in car

etc

You dug yourself in the hole man, best of luck I'd shit myself if someone made me get rid of my car atm. Especially if I'm paying it.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by .Kevin.

A sedan? If mine fits 2 people up front and 3 adults nicely in the back it shouldnt be a big deal.

Meh other than that I believe youre screwed. Where did you picture hey having another kid would be awesome and not consider until after

-Broke
-No room in car

etc

You dug yourself in the hole man, best of luck I'd shit myself if someone made me get rid of my car atm. Especially if I'm paying it.

yea, well thats really kinda the shitty part. its grandchildren... We are like permanent free baby sitting service. I have no control over my children... I love them all but losing my car is really going to tick me off, if it happens...

[JumpmanYaris]

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

yea, well thats really kinda the shitty part. its grandchildren... We are like permanent free baby sitting service. I have no control over my children... I love them all but losing my car is really going to tick me off, if it happens...

Well sorry to hear that but if thats the case, if my son felt that he or she was adult enough to have unprotected sex then they better feel adult enough to starting getting thier shit together, start thinking about future/get a job/get a home/ get a way of transportation.

I know family is family but sometimes gotta show some tuff love

[toyo]

I feel for you. Recently hurt my knee and now it seems i'm gonna have to get rid of my MT yaris, freaking sucks!

but at the end of the day, my recovery is far more important to me.

I love my yaris, if I sell it, I'm going to be miserable for moths lol spending money on repairs and extra gas. My god don't even want to think about it.

get a cheap van bro, that might work out for you.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

Originally Posted by why?

wait, you are going to ditch your car for 3 or 4 times a month at most?

dude just rent a car if it will be that infrequent, it is a heck of a lot cheaper.

Oh, and keep a lookout for used minivans. the ubiquitous dodge/plymouth/chrysler minivans sell for about $2000 or less, and are pretty darn reliable.

I don't plan on ditching it, but not sure how we are to bring along 3 kids/car seats if/when we need to... Not sure if I can afford a rental or insurance on another vehicle.

Originally Posted by Freedan

Wait, if you are babysitting your grand-kids, why not just borrow the parent's car or "trade" rides for the day? They do have a vehicle that can fit 3 car seats right?

no, they don't have a car that fits 3 but they don't have to. 1 daughter has 2 children and another is about to have one. when both of their work schedules intersect with a dr appointment, we will need to take 3 kids with us, somehow... besides neither daughter knows how to drive a manual...

Originally Posted by toyo

I feel for you. Recently hurt my knee and now it seems i'm gonna have to get rid of my MT yaris, freaking sucks!

but at the end of the day, my recovery is far more important to me.

I love my yaris, if I sell it, I'm going to be miserable for moths lol spending money on repairs and extra gas. My god don't even want to think about it.

get a cheap van bro, that might work out for you.

sorry to hear about your knee, and your yaris... maybe you can buy a cheepo auto to use while you recover?

any ways... it's undecided what we'll do. I'm sure if I refuse, we will just have to schedule things differently to avoid these intersections. It will most likely leave me more sleep deprived and our lives a lot more hectic, but it will be worth it to me...