Graco Buggies?

angelicmary85 · 8 May 2009 at 12:30PM

I'm considering buying a Graco Quattro Tour Duo - City pushchair...

Has anyone got one of these? I just want to know if they are any good?

Thanks

efrieze · 8 May 2009 at 1:54PM

I have the single one - and it served me well. Can't comment on the Duo bit though!

Tigsteroonie · 8 May 2009 at 3:26PM

Just to hijack the thread, I'm thinking of getting the Graco Mirage + travel system, if anyone has any opinions / experience of this model ... Thanks

I was impressed by Graco because they have a single-button release for the car-seat on the buggy, which means you can press the release with one hand and lift with the other. Other brands appeared to need you to lean over the buggy and release buttons on both sides of the seat, loosening it and leaving it momentarily unstable until you lift it off.

Glamazon · 8 May 2009 at 5:05PM

Tig

The M&P Primo Viaggio only has one button and lift action as well and it fits the M&P Aria and (I think) the Freestyler Pushchairs.

shelley_crow · 8 May 2009 at 5:50PM

I had the Graco Quattro a few years ago, the only con was its bulk when folded down. It was mahoosive and heavy. Other than that it was great. That was an older version of the model in the OP but it will be worth checking just in case.x

xmaslolly76 · 8 May 2009 at 5:54PM

They are very good as far as build and quality but as Shelley said they are very big and bulky things so it would depend on your lifestyle. If you walk alot and wont have to be lugging on buses or collapsing it for the car it could be perfect :-)

cheeko · 8 May 2009 at 6:39PM

The Graco Mirage Travel system is very good, sturdy and easy to use, and comfortable too, for baby. I found it as good as more expensive systems. HTH.

angelicmary85 · 8 May 2009 at 8:00PM

Thanks guys,

It's heavy at around 17kg but the reviews I've read says you can't really feel the weight when your pushing it as it's really easy to push and steer.
We've got a huge kitchen where it'll stay (when I find a home for the Britax Voyaga we have already!) so storing it isn't a problem and we have a focus with quite a big boot so I'm hopimg it'll fit. I don't need the car seat part of it as the Britax came with a seat that daughter has obviously outgrown but was very rarely used so still in great condition!

Thanks very much for all your replies x

mumofthreemonkies83 · 9 May 2009 at 9:00AM

Hi there

I have the Graco Quattro Tour Duo city (mouthful lol)
As others have said its a very bulky pram, when folded its about the same as a normal pram length and width but the depth is much deeper/higher so feels bulkier.

Its very easy to push and steer and comfortable (I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old) and also fits the car seat I had for ds1.Its easier to handle with heavier boy in the back of course but he prefers it in the front :rolleyes:

The front seat doesnt lie very far back so not good if you have two little ones that like to sleep and although it says it CAN carry to car seat for twins or whatever it would probably be far to long/heavy to be practical.

Also, I have a ford focus (3 door although i think the boots are same size in all) and its a very tight fit.We cant even consider doing shopping with it in the boot as then the bags have to go in the footwell.
You have to really jiggle the pram to get it in although it does fit *just*
(The trick is to put the back wheels in front then jiggle the swivel front wheels in a bit like parallel parking :rotfl:)

All in all though a lovely pram (also the rainhood is a bit tricky as its not "shaped" ) id definitely buy it again !

For us it was either this or the maclaren twin techno but im glad I chose this one, yes its heavy and bulky but has a huge basket and its comfortable for my boys and more than does the job.I can fold it with one hand so even though its big its not fiddly and overall its great

Hth, if you need more info just pm me, im not often on this forum so probably wont see a reply

Mumof4 xx

Lol just noticed its you that asked Angelic, didnt realise that lol *waves*
Im about on the pad thread daily so you can always ping me there.
Have a good un xx

sophiehardy · 22 June 2009 at 4:16PM

well i have a spotless graco travel system for sale, its a brown and cream one with car seat, changing bag, raincover and footmuff,
im selling it for £150 if anyone is interested??? I live in county durham and it would have to be for collection . x

ginvzt · 22 June 2009 at 4:21PM

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