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| About - Britax Marathon Classic |
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The Britax Marathon Classic is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, convertible car seat models like the Marathon Classic are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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A British company that now manufactures seats in the U.S. as well. Britax seats are often considered a high-end product and incorporate many safety and ease-of-use features but often also have a higher price. |
| Features & Specs - Britax Marathon Classic | |
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Rear facing weight range (lbs.) |
5-35 |
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Forward facing weight range (lbs.) |
20-65 |
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Height range (in.) |
<49 |
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Seat weight (lbs.) |
17 |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Great seat and it even fits on airplanes
1/30/2012
Pros
Comfortable
Easy To Install
Easy to use
Fits on airplane seats
Great for travel
Great reviews
Cons
Bulky but safe
Best Uses
Travel car and air
Comment:
Fits in our '08 Ford Escape. Have used it about 4 years. Easy to install. Love all the safety latches. Feels secure. I fly frequently and attach seat to GOGO BABYZ wheels and pull kids through airport. My 4 yr old stands on it with his sister 16 months standing under him. I bring it on plane and 4 yr old sits in it on plane. Great for travel, and my son easily sleeps in it. Will get another for sister after 2 yrs old. Might be big for rear facing in most cars. Worth the price!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Comfortable & safe
12/29/2011
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We purchased 2 of these seats over 2 years ago and installed in a Forester and an older extra cab Tundra (small rear seat). Pros: comfortable on long drives, high visibility, easy to wash the cover, and most importantly... safe. Cons: the 5 point harness is slightly cumbersome to buckle, but I suppose that is the case with any 5 point that is securely (read tightly) latched. <br /><br />The seat may be a bit pricey, but when we purchased it was near the highest rated for the dollar. Add to that, the weight range of 20 to 65 and the seat may turn out to be an exceptional performer for the $. Overall we are really happy with this model.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Misleading Specs
12/27/2011
Pros
Sturdy and safe
Cons
bulky
Difficult to attach
No Cup Holders
Best Uses
Comment:
We purchased this car seat to be a long term seat for our newborn son. The claims that it could be used up to 65 lbs justified the high sticker price. <br /><br />He is now around 40 lbs and 40 inches and the shoulder straps no longer fit him. He is an average sized child, so this comes as a surprise.<br /><br />Sure it is sturdy and durable and tests great for safety, but we would have bought a different model had we known it would not go the distance in terms of convertibility.<br /><br />Pros:<br />- sturdy<br />- won't move once in place<br /><br />Cons:<br />- does NOT fit children up to 65 lbs. as claimed<br />- tether clip is hard to attach to tether, cursing will ensue<br />- cannot straighten seat back from a slightly reclined position<br />- 5 point safety harness cannot accommodate our 40 lb son in a snowsuit<br />- clips do not clip easily into buckle<br />- buckle folds awkwardly under child's body and is hard to free up for easy clip in
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 3 Years of experience with this product
E9W0672 - Best Carseat on the market
09/29/2005
Strength
Solid frame design with EPS foam for impact protection, Easy installation, very comfortable, Rear facing 5 to 33 pounds & forward-facing 20 to 65 pounds.
Weakness
None
This carseat is easily the best available in the market. Once you see this one, u won't find same quality in any other product. I bought a GRACO first. Well the installation was a pain & it wasn't as solidly built too. Marathon latch installation is a matter of seconds. Also, it's an economical buy since by law, a carseat is needed for kids upto 6 yrs of age or 60 pounds, & this carseat is good for 5 to 65 pounds. All other carseats normally would be for upto 40 pounds only. So investing money in this one is NOT ONLY SAFEST but WISE too. It has very good cushion. The fabric is soft. The straps over the shoulders also have cushion pads. In each aspect it's worth for money. 100% recommended. ----------------------------------------------------------Ok.. It's been 14 months on this carseat & it's still in perfect condition. Highly recommended. It still feels very safe with my grown up kid. ----------------------------------------------------------3 years & still going great.
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