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Old 06-18-2007, 12:09 PM
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E55 owner question for CLK folks

I currently own a 01 E55 AMG and want to get a CLK55. Found a 02 in great shape out of state.

My main question is regarding the back seats. I have 2 kids 9 and 3 and was wondering if there is enough room for a car seat for my 3 year old.

Thanks for your help.
Old 06-18-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Wagondad
I currently own a 01 E55 AMG and want to get a CLK55. Found a 02 in great shape out of state.

My main question is regarding the back seats. I have 2 kids 9 and 3 and was wondering if there is enough room for a car seat for my 3 year old.

Thanks for your help.
The back seat easily fits kids. Adults can even sit back there (up to six feet tall), but long trips will get a bit cramped for grown ups.

When the kids start whining for video games just mash the gas pedal ....
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Interesting. I have a W124 coupe and a W208 coupe and was looking into a W124 wagon to handle the child duties....tis a bit cramped in the 300CE. I won't even consider putting a child seat in the CLK.
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Have 2 child Seats in the Back

We have two kids, 4 and 3 months old. Both types of car seats work great for us in the back of the CLK. My 4 year old kicks the back of my seat but she can do that in the BMW 740i as well. However, this is with adults under 6 feet. But, since you don't have a baby seat anymore, which requires more room, you shouldn't have a problem- unless you are over 6 feet tall. Good luck.
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Luckily I am not 6 feet tall. Just 5'9!!

I think it will work out then. Thanks for the answers.
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Just remember a 2 door is a pain to get kids in and out of car seats unless its a cabrio =)
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It is a Cab. Love the look of the 208 Cab AMG.

Now let the negotiations begin!
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The big kid (me) fits nicely in the driver's seat!
My 3 year old makes for a tight fit in the cab with the Britax car seat by the time you give him some foot space. I usually place him behind the wife since she isnt as tall. He will probably take up less space when in a regular booster.
An infant seat (rear facing) probably won't fit at all and there is no top tether locations I'm aware of in the cab. version anyway.
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I have 2 kids as well 2 & 1 month. I wouldn't try to fit both car seats & my wife in the car. The rear facing infant seat is huge. Maybe with 2 front facing car seats it's possible but not very comfortable.

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