I'm hoping someone can help. We just recently bought a 2004 Outback Wagon. Although we love driving the car, we were instantly upset because we could not safely install our Graco Snug Ride car seat in the center seat becasue of the seat belt buckles. But our son was outgrowing it anyway so we went out and purchased the Britax Marathon.
My husband just spent over an hour trying to get it installed. In the center, the seat would not sit securely becasue the shoulder belt tilted it to the side. He did get it safely installed behind the passenger seat using LATCH but it is VERY hard to get my son in and out (little clearance) and it sits VERY upright.
I've called my police department to get a certified installer to take a look, but I wanted to see if anyone else had resolved this. I really want it in the center, as it is safest.
We bought this car because of safety -- the AWD, Onstar, side airbags, etc. But if my child cannot be put in the safest location (center) I think we'll end up selling it -- and therefore losing thousands of dollars.
Any help would be appreciated.