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Mamas & Papas twin Aria or a Combi we2??????

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burstingbug · 07/07/2006 12:32

Right, crunch time, I've narrowed it down to 2!
I really need peoples opinions.
Do I invest my money in getting a M&P twin Aria or do I get a Combi we2?
I am due my 2nd child in 4 and a half weeks, ds1 will be 17 and a half months. I need something that'll suit both of them.
I do a fair bit of walking both on and off road and currently have to use public transport to get to and from town, so I need something suitable to get on and off the bus.
I'm not too worried about getting the pushchair in and out of car boots but obviously it'll help if it will fit in various makes of car.
Or do any of you have any other suggestions on twin pushchairs???
TIA

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MrsBadger · 07/07/2006 12:46

guess you've read the MN Best Doubles list...

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burstingbug · 07/07/2006 13:16

Yes, I've read the reviews. None of them seem to be fantastic though. Some have said they are too heavy, or too wide and someone commented on foot muffs being a problem to put on.
I chose the 2 I have because they seem to be lighter to push and narrow to go through doorways.
I've phoned my local stockist and she says that the combi's are flying out the door!

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Kelly1978 · 07/07/2006 13:20

the combis aren't very strong, I snapped the bumper bar off mine and it felt like the whole thing would snap under too much pressure.

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burstingbug · 07/07/2006 13:26

Really!
Thats not good considering they are around £200!
One woman at play group said they are really good.

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burstingbug · 07/07/2006 21:00

Anyone else had any experience with either of these pushchairs?
I am really considering the Combi.
Someone please let me know - I am all lined up to order it tomorrow otherwise!!

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poppyh · 08/07/2006 07:40

Had a twin aria and HATED it. Thought it was really plasticy, bad quality and it fell apart. i snapped the bumper bar, the folding mechanism stopped working properly and the brake bar fell off. Wasnt rough with it, these things happeneed through general use. Maybe I was unlucky but I could never recommend as I thought it was rubbish!!The only good thing about mine was it was free from a friend. I couldnt believe these are £300 new.

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burstingbug · 08/07/2006 22:14

Well, thats it then. Neither seem to be a fantastic choice, but time has run out.
My mil has paid for a combi for us today in koolmonotone. Lets keep our fingers crossed it'll be ok.
It'll be here on Wednesday, can't wait to see it and pop ds1 in there for a quick test run to see how it copes with just a single child!

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