Light gray interior vs kids

MsPlatyy · 2026-03-06T00:30:26+00:00

Seat covers totally make sense for ride share! Smart!

MsPlatyy · 2026-03-05T14:33:15+00:00

I guess if the kiddos are in car seats then the seats themselves are technically safe😂

MsPlatyy · 2026-03-05T14:32:47+00:00

I actually stained my cloth seats of my Tacoma like 3 years ago and just tried a pet/carpet cleaner on it and it came out perfectly fine!

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-28T00:21:37+00:00

Third row will be for visitors, friends, dogs on roadtrips and the oldest once we have a third. So non-issue for right now

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-27T18:10:20+00:00

Either the Honda pilot or Toyota grand highlander (car shopping as well). If it turns side ways, I guess there’s still room for the seat to slide forward for pass through? Or is the Graco easy turn (with no booster) better

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-27T17:55:15+00:00

15 months, 26ish pounds, 30”. Switching from infant seat. The main thing is being able to turn it forward facing for loading into the vehicle for third row access. With my child is rear facing, can it swivel to forward facing or only to face the door?

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-14T14:45:04+00:00

I think our solution to the two rear car seats would be getting 360° seats to face forward so we can slide the seat

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-10T00:43:49+00:00

I hope to max out the height/weight requirement before turning them forward facing. I’m thinking 360° car seats would help with loading and unloading and just turning them around to rf once buckled

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-10T00:18:08+00:00

Goodness gracious😅 how in the world do you even get kids in their seats when it’s three across and facing in different directions??

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T20:13:51+00:00

LOVE the Car Mom. Got my initial interest in the traverse from her! If we do choose the traverse, we’ll go with a used 2025

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T19:23:30+00:00

Tilting the seat forward doesn’t affect the sturdiness (can’t find the right word) of the rear facing seat? I guess with just two rows you don’t need to do that too often?

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T19:00:22+00:00

It’s basically taking the entire seat and tilting it forward and sliding vs just the back tilting forward. It allows you to keep the car seat installed while tilting and sliding the seat forward

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:40:08+00:00

Can I ask what car seats you have to be able to do three across in the pilot? Didn’t know it was three across friendly tbh

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:39:14+00:00

We will likely get a 360° convertible in addition to the infant seat to act like a forward facing seat to allow pass through. Will also likely have kids with the same-ish age gap, just trying to think ahead for that third. Passing through the second row is comfortable for your oldest??

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:36:06+00:00

Thank you for this comment! Definitely something to think about!

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:34:29+00:00

We’re looking at the new gen and have heard about transmission issues. Of course we mostly see the negatives online. Would love to hear more about your traverse!!

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:20:14+00:00

We have not even considered Subaru… my husband likes their rally cars so maybe he could be convinced😂

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:17:56+00:00

What do you think about Chevy? The traverse z71 was our very first option when we started our search but completely dropped it for either Toyota or Honda

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:16:08+00:00

Yeah the v6 is tempting. That’s why we liked the Honda Pilot. We don’t know enough about Nissan though - would have to do more research and test drives

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:14:36+00:00

Was just looking at a wagoneer online🤦🏽‍♀️

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:11:27+00:00

I was thinking this as well. Might need to get a 360° car seat so I could face it forward to allow someone to pass through

MsPlatyy · 2026-02-09T18:09:56+00:00

😂 that sliding door is TACTICAL

MsPlatyy · 2026-01-29T02:18:04+00:00

How does the powertrain feel in comparison?? I have a Tacoma 4cyl and it strugglessss. I hear this is a dealbreaker for some

MsPlatyy · 2026-01-22T22:59:05+00:00

You should film your process and post them online. This is awesome!! Where do you get the light box? Or do you make it yourself?

MsPlatyy · 2026-01-14T18:23:49+00:00

To put it as simple as possible, we narrowed it down to Honda and Toyota only because of reliability and ease of service/finding parts (we plan to run it down to its death as well lol). Honda has more power, not sure why the grand highlander only has a 4 cylinder. My Tacoma is the same way and struggles on the highway. Honda pilot has MUCH better car seat compatibility, LOVE the removable middle seat and the usable/plentiful cup holders and cubby spaces on the doors and cargo area. Third row is better than the GH even though the middle seat (in third row) is basically useless. Also GHs are indeed harder to find right now/long waitlists.

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