Convertible carseat recs?

MrsT0514

We currently have DS in a Britax Marathon 70-G3, which fits beautifully in my Chevy equinox, bit we have yet to find a carseat to install in DH's Toyota Corolla.

Honestly, its a rare occasion that DS will be riding in that car, since I'm the one home with him during the day/week, and whenever we go places as a family, we usually just take my Equinox.

Does anyone have any recs for a good convertible carseat that will fit in a smaller vehicle and is also cost effective? For the handful of times DS rides in DH's car, we don't want to spend a fortune, but I also want something reliabe and safe.

@Fredalina I know you're the resident carseat guru. Any recs? TIA guys!

LoveActually4

We just got a Graco My Ride 65, it's a really nice seat an I got it on sale. It's on the large side but it fits RF in my parents Jetta which would be comparable to a Corolla.

MrsT0514

@loveactually4 thanks! That's actually one of the seats I was just looking at. Like I said, I love my Britax, but the small amount of time he'll actually be in DH's car, we wanted something a little cheaper.

MrsT0514

@meganrod13, I agree the Chicco Nextfit os a nice seat. It was between that one and the Britax for my car. I ended up going for the Britax mostly bc of price. The chicco os definitely on the pricey side.

thekatie

I put a Graco MyRide in my old Corolla with no issue. Would have fit better in the middle but I have 2 kids so it was behind the passenger, so that seat was pretty up, but I could sit there just fine.

Really most seats will fit.

jillyjill1026sr

DH has an Evenflo Sure Ride DLX in his BMW (there is very little legroom in the car to begin with; add in DH at 6'6" and me at 6' and there is literally no backseat). It fits nicely in the small space and it's around $100.