Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - Microdot Tan

Pros: Has the best safety ratings, EASY to use, superb comfort for child, JUST THE BEST
Cons: There is not one single con to the Britax Marathon!

This is a gift from heaven! I received the carseat as a shower gift from my aunt who is a CHP officer and I knew that when she bought it, it was the way to go. When my son was born, he was nearly 8 lbs and 22 1/2 inches long. Well, by three months he was 28" and nearly 18 1/2 lbs. The Britax accomodated this like a dream. This seat is a bit larger, but i think that that is a good feature. I like the fact that there is weight to the seat and that it wont just float around the seat like other carseats. We now own two marathons and my son is 2 and 3' 5" and 38 lbs. and the seat is still the best way to go. These seats have the best safety rating so for the reviewer who complained that she "got stuck" with the Britax, she doesnt understand the magnitude of safety and comfort for the child. Maybe she should get unstuck and buy a buy something that suits her, regardless of her child's needs. BRITAX MARATHON IS THE BEST!!!!!!

Pros: It is safe, a good brand, and really easy to use
Cons: I wish the color choice was better

I have had a great experience using this car seat. I found it safe and easy to use. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.

Pros: Looks good as non-functional sculpture.
Cons: Recalled--can't use it. No "fix" in sight.

This seat has been recalled and the "fix" (new strap) is nowhere to be found. They promised to send it out in late August and now claim late September. No way to check to see if your particular fix-it kit was even sent. So don't buy this seat if you actually want to use it. It should be seen as a piece of sculpture---something to be viewed but not used. Customer service started out cordial but after a month delay, they are surly. I bought this seat---what a mistake. Mine is unused---and I have to replace it with a seat that is safe.

Pros: Harness up to 65lbs, comfortable, head stays straight up not slump to the side
Cons: expensive and bigger but worth it for my kids

When we found out that I was pregnant again, we didn't want to spend a lot of three different kinds of carseat. I wanted an infant carrier cause its just easier. But this is perfect for us considering we had an older child who was 40lbs but 39inches. and the other seats he didn't like so I have let him use this until the baby outgrows the carrier. I feel safer that he is in a harness and not a shoulder strap. Getting the carseat in wasn't hard for us, and we have an oldsmobile alero and older blazer. In both the carseat doesn't move. Its high enough for my older boy to see everything unlike the booster seat that he also has. We have only had it forward facing but we love it so far. But his head never tips either no matter how he has wiggled around.

Pros: Seat appears to be comfortable to my son
Cons: ABSOLUTLY HATE how it fit in my car! Would not recommend!

I did not care for this seat. It was VERY difficult to install in my SUV (We have a Lexus 300). No matter how hard my husband and I tried we could not get it placed properly. My son did fit in the seat well and the padding appears to be nice. But, I was so uncomfortable with the placement that I returned the car seat. I originally went to the store to purchase the Britax Roundabout. The store was out of stock on the Roundabout and the salesman convinced me to buy the Marathon instead (It was in stock). That was a mistake! Maybe other people will like this model but I was unhappy with it.

Pros: High quality, Washable seat cover, straps adjust with seat in place, comfortable for child
Cons: MINOR Con: Bulky when in a rear-facing position.

I am so happy I spent the money on this seat. I bought two, one for each car. So many friends have complained about other seats: Straps twist, Straps don't adjust, child complains about being uncomfortable, seat has to be replaced because child outgrew before they were ready for booster (Britax Roundabout). I have no complaints about this seat. Well worth the money!! What could be more important than your child's safety in a car???

I don't know what other people are talking about when they complain about the manual and the seat being difficult to install. I've installed it both with and without LATCH and in an airplane with no problems.

Pros: Cushioning, safe, sleek look
Cons: installation...not any worse than any other carseat.

My son is big for his age, and when he grew out of the infant carrier, I was left to buy a montage of new car seats for him. One for my car, one for Daddy's car, One for autie's car and one for grandma's car. I bought this one figuring it has a great reputation, and it definitly does!!! Out of the 4 that I bought, this was the most comfortable, has lots of cushioning... easiest to clip him in and easy to recline. To get it installed was a little bit of a hassle, but what carseat isn't? A+++ all the way.

Pros: comfortable, stylish, safe, plush upholstery, easy to use
Cons: expensive

I own two car seats. One is an Eddie Bauer convertible car seat and the other is this one, the Britax Marathon. I love the Marathon. There is absolutely nothing that compares on the market. It costs a little more, but I think that the cost is justified. It is incredibly easy to use, safe, reliable. It doesn't budge once it's installed and it's remarkably easy to install. It is very easy to level and does so without having to use a towel, pool noodle, or any other aid recommended for other seats. I find with other seats, when the child falls asleep, his or her head falls forward into a very awkward looking position. In this seat, baby can sleep comfortably. There are too many good points to mention here.

Pros: looks comfortable, safety when younger child is in it
Cons: the accessible strap between the legs for the child to loosen up the straps....VERY UNSAFE....BEWARE

Overall we love the Britax Marathon, my son is now 27 months old and has been in this car seat since he was 13 months old. Yes it is much bigger than the other car seats out there, but he looks very comfortable in it. Here is the problem that we are now facing....he can reach down and loosen up the strap in between his legs, which loosens the harness straps over his shoulders, so he can lean forward and even get out of it if he wanted to. Have tried to call Britax to make a complaint and they said there was no way a child can loosen it. Well he can and if he can so can other kids out there. Now he thinks its a game to loosen the straps. We are very concerned, when you spend this kind of money on in investment for our child's safety, you expect the product to be perfect, and this one is not. I just thought you all should be aware!!!

Pros: ??
Cons: Not easy to install in the center seat position of our 2005 Honda Pilot.

Ok, we bought this car seat because of a friend's recommendation and it's high safety rating. However, we are unable to install the seat in the center of our back row seat. We have a 2005 Honda Pilot. The center seat belt comes from behind and overhead. When we install the seat using that seat belt, the seat pitches forward and is not stable on its base. The seat does install safely in either of the side seats but we want the seat in the center position. Any hints?

Pros: Nice color. Good for people that live where it is warm.
Cons: Seat belts too short. 33 pounds with a coat not much to grab.

This is a horrible carseat for the money you pay.
The company stinks.
My granddaughter is 33 pounds and with a coat on
the belts are very short.  Britax told me to remove her coat.  No way!!!! In New England you can't wear
a sweater.  Are they nuts? Well, if I buy another car seat it won't be a Britax.  Watch out there customer service stinks..