https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:18:17 +0000 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:03:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42629 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5817566&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5817566 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 27 October 2012 at 10:03pm

Uggghhhhhhh finally got around to test driving some cars. Odyssey an epic fail, I was scared in it & I'm not normally like that. I just felt really exposed as soon as we drove off the lot. Hate the dash & that you can't see the bonnet!

So we test drove the Ipsum & it's much better in that regard. Plus the centre seat has a head rest although only has a lap belt.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:03:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5817566&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5817566 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5816276&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5816276 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 10 October 2012 at 11:25pm

While I'd love to go for something like that Pepi...DH not so much

This is the one we're looking at. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/honda/auction-496182944.htm]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 23:25:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5816276&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5816276 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815918&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815918 Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 42629
Posted: 07 October 2012 at 10:07pm

Oh just looked at the Odyssey - they are so nice :-) Looks like a big sporty station wagon rather than a people-mover!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:07:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815918&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815918 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815917&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815917 Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 42629
Posted: 07 October 2012 at 10:05pm

Hey Kellz and AandC's, I have a Toyota Regius 7 seater (for sale for the bargain price of  $7,950 ono down from $9,000  as I really need the money lol), it's in mint condition but probably got higher kms than you want as it's at 191,500 (it's a 2000 model), but I saw one on Trademe today that had done over 400,000km (!!), so I guess mine could be good for years and years!! Anyway, what I mean to say is that I can go have a look at it tomorrow and suss out if that kind of vehicle could be suitable for you ladies in terms of the kind of seatbelts etc. Looking at the pictures I've put on trademe it has a lap belt in the middle seat and no head rest, so sounds similar to the other one you were mentioning. I have no idea about looking for anchor points though...?]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:05:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815917&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815917 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815804&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815804 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 06 October 2012 at 9:01am

Oh dumb, that sucks.

Liking the car we are testdriving, so far, although with the carseats in, it seems a lot less spacious! Going to Cheeycherubs soon to try the radian in it- which is what we wanna get for baby. The seat belts are not long enough to fit around our capsule so we will have to get a seatbelt extension. Still happy with the car tho- short of getting a big proper van, we are never gonna have tonnes of space.
Weird getting used to it being quite high off the ground when Im driving tho!

Edited by Kellz - 06 October 2012 at 9:15am]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 09:01:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815804&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815804 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815780&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815780 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 8:33pm

A stupid lady pranged into my car so I haven't been in! I've only just had it back from the panel beater around 10 days at the time from a previous big smash up! was so so pissed off at her stupidity. 2 accidents neither my fault!

]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815780&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815780 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815760&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815760 Author: Rexy
Subject: 42629
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 3:53pm

AandC's Mum, we have the 2000 Model, bit older than what you've been looking at, so it doesn't look quite as flashy, but specs are the same. Looks like a bit more boot room in the newer ones, though come to think of it, my pram doesn't fold down very much!

I agree with Bizzy, its great to drive, not like a van at all. ]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:53:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815760&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815760 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815741&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815741 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 05 October 2012 at 2:20pm

AandCsmum- how did u go trying the Odyssey?

I testdrove a 7 seater MPV yesterday and loved it. Picking it up soon to have for the weekend so we can try all the careseats etc. ]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:20:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5815741&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5815741 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814964&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814964 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 9:28pm

Rexy, which odyssey did you have? I've only looked in the 2007 one (found a cheap one with higher kms) and it looks like it will fit my MB, so crossing fingers it will. Forgot to go into day and try the car seats.]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 21:28:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814964&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814964 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814953&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814953 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 6:33pm

Oh and our pram fit it in it well, but it would depend on the size of it i imagine.]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:33:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814953&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814953 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814952&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814952 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 6:32pm

i had an Odyssey and have an Ipsum and i much rather prefer the Odyssey. I got anchor bolts put in it years ago and they put them on the floor behind the seat. I used to have the boys in the back and fold one of the seats in the middle row back up and Eden would be in the middle. The middle seats in the Ipsum dont split at all and is a pain in the backside! It takes a lot more than you would expect and was really good gas wise. It didnt feel like a van or people mover, just like a big car. I miss my Odyssey! *sigh* ]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:32:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814952&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814952 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814942&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814942 Author: Rexy
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 3:13pm

We've got an Odyssey as well and it's great... The anchor bolts need to go into the chassis so best to go to a mechanic for it , otherwise you risk hitting the fuel tank!
Only problem I have with it is when all 7 seats are up, there's not enough boot room for a pram.   ]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814942&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814942 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814932&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814932 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 1:01pm

From what we've seen a smaller version of the MPV]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:01:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814932&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814932 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814914&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814914 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 29 September 2012 at 7:53am

Anyone have or know anything about the Mazda Premacy? We were doing a tradme search last night and liked the look of these.]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 07:53:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814914&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814914 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814892&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814892 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 28 September 2012 at 8:59pm

Oh cool, thanks, thats good to know.

]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:59:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814892&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814892 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814890&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814890 Author: MumtoMany
Subject: 42629
Posted: 28 September 2012 at 8:31pm

We have had a honda odyssey for 4 year's and have had no problems at all with it. Apart from doing services etc the only money it has cost us was 1 set of tires. We are upgradeing to a Nissan Presage hopfully before this baby arrive's :)]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:31:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814890&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814890 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814770&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814770 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 28 September 2012 at 6:31am

Yeah ideally I was her still in a full booster too, but not possible if we keep this current car. Hopefully we will be able to get a new one,..and it will *hopefully* mean a shopping trip to Auck to get it, as the ones in car yards are at least $3000 more than we can get up there!
]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:31:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814770&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814770 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814762&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814762 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 27 September 2012 at 9:12pm

Problem with middle is no head rest, which I don't like so rules out that one out for me.

Interesting that your Dad has heard that, I've not heard anyone say anything re engine problems. I was told to get something fluid changed when you get it cause people tend not to change it.

It won't be a squeeze, I can get 3 car seats across my XR6 & they are the same width as the odyssey.]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:12:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814762&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814762 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814755&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814755 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 27 September 2012 at 8:30pm

Cool yeah my dad suggested looking at an Ipsum cos hes heard of Odyssesys having engine problems, but weve not looked at any yet.

We had thought of getting Isla a half booster and having her in the middle seat with the lab belt and an anchor bolted safety harness - which is what is suggested on the childsafety nz website- it was the only way we can possibly fit 3 in a row- mega tight squeeze tho, especially since the capsule we have needs to be clipped in with the belt each time.
Once out of capsule we would get abby a radian ( cos they are narrow) and Aiden would be in Isla's current full booster with a safety harness too.
If we can get a 7 seater where they all fit in a row, will keep Isla in a full booster for longer- shes almost 6 but short.

Be keen to hear how u get on, thanks ]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:30:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814755&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814755 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814743&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814743 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 42629
Posted: 27 September 2012 at 5:22pm

I could have written this post in FULL.............

We're looking at a Honda Odyssey, the two outside seats have anchors and 3 point seatbelts, middle has 2 point or lapbelt & no anchor that I can see just yet.

The other one is an Ipsum, which is the same as what you are looking for. The Mazda MPV is not, that 8th seat is really just half a seat.

So I think we have to get an anchor put in cause the booster seat can only be used with the 3 point seat belt. I'm going in on saturday to trial the car seats in both vehicles to see if we can still move the sliding seat forward to let others in the back seat. SO will let you know how it goes.]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:22:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814743&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814743 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814724&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814724 Author: Kellz
Subject: 42629
Posted: 27 September 2012 at 1:48pm

Hi, I know there have been similar topics before but I cant seem to find them.

We are looking for a 7 seater that is automatic, economical around town, and probably in the $11-14 000 price range.

Ideally we want to fit all 3 kids in the middle seats , so that when we do travel we can fold the back seats down for more storage space, and keep the back seats for when we take extra people in the car.

How do you attach anchor bolts for the middle row of seats? To the roof?

Would love any tips on things to consider when getting a 7 seater to fit 3 kids (all in carseats) and 2 adults.

TIA]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:48:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42629&PID=5814724&title=7-seater-vehicle-recommendations#5814724