https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:56:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1808015 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 14:33:44 +0000 hummusgirl 1808015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! This is really helpful. I think LO will be front-facing by the time we have another (or they'd only both be RF for a couple months) so maybe it will work. I'll also look into the Camry and maybe Prius or Accord. We have to buy two cars at once so I'm trying to be frugal but sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Thanks again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807371 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:42:25 +0000 Adira 1807371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hubs has a Corolla and really likes it. Awesome gas mileage and very reliable! BUT it's not the most roomiest car in the world. The back seat isn't that big and fitting the Graco My Size 70 rear-facing in the back is a bit of a challenge. We have it in the middle (no LATCH there, have to use seat belts) in order to avoid it hitting either front seat. But once baby #2 is born, we'll have to move the convertible over to behind the passenger seat, which will have to move up to accommodate it.</p> <p>I have an Accord - so much more room!</p> <p>ETA: Wanted to add that Hubs is only 5'7", so the driver's seat really isn't that far back, but we wouldn't be able to fit the convertible behind his seat without moving it. Though I'm sure there are other, smaller, convertibles that would fit just fine! We just happen to have the Graco My Size 70, which is bulky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807367 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:38:40 +0000 gingerbebe 1807367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can stretch a little more, I'd highly recommend the Prius. Aside from the fuel savings, its really surprisingly roomy in the back! DH and I are both tall and feel really comfortable in both the front and back and our guests always tell me the car is so roomy. </p> <p>I've had a Corolla for over 10 years, so they are definitely reliable, but I like the trunk space in our Prius a lot better too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807325 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:55:21 +0000 tororojo 1807325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2009 Corolla and I'm in love with it! We live in the 'burbs of a big city (in Texas! Welcome!) and drive everywhere so DD and I spend tons of time in the car. Gas mileage is great and I think the trunk is huge- I can fit our B-Agile, double Maclaren, booster seat, pack n play and some other random crap easily. Have never found it too small, even on trips. I'm 5'7", DH is a few inches taller and we've got plenty of driver leg room up front with a RF car seat in the middle, but passenger is a little less comfy. With a RF seat behind the driver it sucks a little more, but depending on your child spacing that might not be an issue. I can fit our Radian (with angle adjuster) RF in middle with FF seats on either side, no prob. So for one RF kid, totally great car but with more than that it's not ideal...but can be done, as I will have to in 3 more months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807180 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:04:40 +0000 gilmoregirl 1807180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did until a few months ago. I had a 1999 Corolla which I loved. Very reliable, great fuel efficiency. I found the backseat to be very small, but Toyota redesigned the newer models to have more room in the backseat. We had a 2009 Corolla as a rental once, and it was significantly roomier. </p> <p>My new car (new to me, at least) is a 2011 Camry. Gas mileage is still great and no problems so far. There is more room in the backseat and trunk. We store the stroller (single B-Agile) in the trunk with plenty of room for other things. And the latch system was super easy and secure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807132 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:16:00 +0000 MrsKRB 1807132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to, I loved it. Very roomy, fuel efficient, never had any problems. I only got rid of it because I wanted a 4WD for the winter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807097 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:14:47 +0000 Canoli 1807097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 2009 corolla. Currently we have a forward facing Britax Marathon behind the driver seat and have my 15 week old baby in a graco snug ride behind the passenger seat. The passenger seat has to be moved up so it's uncomfortable for anyone that needs to sit in that seat. In the back seat my 11 year old niece who is small squeezed in there and it was uncomfortable for her. I love my car and the trunk is huge but definitely not comfortable for more than myself driving in my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807085 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 13:56:34 +0000 skipra 1807085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 2007 Corolla and 2 kids. DH uses it for work mostly but we do use it on the weekends if we are driving any distance but don't need to pack a lot of stuff. With rear facing car seats it is a little tight. I am fine but DH is about 6' and rather cramped when we are all in the car. It was fine when there was no seat behind him and it will be fine once our older is forward facing. You can definitely only fit 2 car seats in the back. DH installed the seats using the LATCH and says it's a little more difficult than our RAV. We could not get the seat safe in the middle with the seatbelt.<br /> If we are going for an overnight trip we have to take the RAV. The trunk space is decent in the Corolla but not massive.</p> <p>ETA we have definitely found it to be a reliable car and very fuel efficient. The fuel efficiency makes up for the lack of space but if we didn't have it before kids we would've bought a prius instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807083 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 13:52:58 +0000 Mamasig 1807083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom drives a corolla. It's definitely dependable and fuel efficient. She has two car seats in the back and they pretty much take up the whole backseat. A single stroller fits in her trunk. I'm not sure about a double. It's doable but it may not be the easiest or most comfortable with kids. I have an SUV and think it's easier than the corolla with two kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-drive-a-corolla#post-1807052 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 13:09:23 +0000 hummusgirl 1807052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in NYC and haven't had a car in 5 years, but we're moving to Texas in a couple weeks. I'm considering buying a 2014 or 2015 Toyota Corolla. If you drive one or know anything about them, do you think it's a good family car? Do car seats fit easily enough, and are they easy to install with the LATCH system? </p> <p>From what I've read online, it seems safe, fuel efficient, will last a long time and is fairly inexpensive as far as new cars go. I hope to drive it for at least 10 years. </p> <p>People seem to think you need an SUV with a kid (we have a toddler and hope to have one more in the next couple years). My family always had sedans growing up and I thought they were fine. Thoughts welcome, thanks! </p>