Joie 360 Child seats

McBride · 02-12-2019, 02:13 PM

Does anybody have one?

I need practical man advice as I’m sick of reading mums net.

We currently use a maxi cosy car seat and have an isofix base for each car. The little one is getting a bit big for it now and I’m sick of him kicking the seats. More importantly though I’m sick to death of the infernal rattling from the base being sat in my car when he’s not in it.

Its also a pain getting him in and out of the wife’s mini due to the tiny back doors, so we are thinking the 360 might be a good option. I have read that it sits quite high though which could be an issue?

most importantly somebody please tell me that the joie is not the rattling pile of crap the maxi cosy is?

I’m also not too keen on shelling out for 2 bases again so wondered what they are like for swapping between cars?

NotGotABimmer23 · 02-12-2019, 02:41 PM

All isofix mounted seats rattle, belt fixed in ones don't. I have a joie, albeit not the 360 and it's a pain in the ass, adjustability of the straps is shite.

Ozzie_89 · 02-12-2019, 03:35 PM

i have a 360 and it rattles. they are also very large isofix seats but i suppose they all are. i have one in my f32...pain in the back side.

R0B · 02-12-2019, 04:46 PM

+1 the 360 also rattles. Actually it creaks but it's the same thing. Occasionally I empty the car - including car seats - and it's like driving a different motor.

SkyJawa · 02-13-2019, 02:28 AM

We had the Britax Dualfix, it did rattle but not much, was a great seat.

KCH1984 · 02-13-2019, 04:23 AM

I have the 360 in the X5. It works better than it did in the F30, where it was arguably too big, and it does rattle as others have said.

It's fairly cheap for a rotating seat, but they do add bulk over a fixed equivalent. Depends what your needs are, the easy of child extraction was worth it before my little one was walking. Now he's more robust he can be chucked in and out any seat with greater ease.

McBride · 02-13-2019, 07:08 AM

looks like I’m going to be stuck listening to the dam things for a while yet then.

Aside from the noise, what we have at the minute is fine for my G31.
We do have trouble getting him in and out of the wife’s mini though. By the sounds of things the added bulk of the 360 is going to be an issue. I may have to go somewhere and have them fit it to see what access it like before I buy one.

1966-TR4 · 02-13-2019, 09:19 AM

We had two of the Maxi Cosi AxissFix for a couple of years. Didn't rattle. https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/gb-en/ca.../axissfix.aspx Not cheap though, but being able to turn the seat getting them in and out is a Godsend.

McBride · 02-13-2019, 09:24 AM

I didn’t know maxi cosy did a 360 version. That may be a good alternative to compare against the joie

isleaiw1 · 02-13-2019, 10:10 AM

My daughter has a GB Vaya I Size for my now 2 year old grandson. She says it has been in all their cars (from Mini 5 door to X3, with 440i and E class coupe in between in size terms).

She really rates it, apparently it doesnt rattle although you do have to remember to lock it in place or it swings whilst you go!

The views expressed are hers and not mine - I am only passing them on! I've driven the Mini with it in but normally then I am a) disgusted by the mess in the car - shoes, cans, kiddie toys etc; and b) trying to work out how to get reverse, find a gear, work the radio to get it off Kiss or some other shite....

TimMcC · 02-13-2019, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1966-TR4

We had two of the Maxi Cosi AxissFix for a couple of years. Didn't rattle. https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/gb-en/ca.../axissfix.aspx Not cheap though, but being able to turn the seat getting them in and out is a Godsend.

+1, we have one of these too, and I'd buy another.

mikeoz · 02-13-2019, 04:43 PM

Yeah I have this seat. Bulky heavyweight and rattles...but works for what it is to be fair.

vadimo · 02-19-2019, 02:59 PM

Indeed bulky and rattles but I love the 360 spin so easy to manage

wrongmark · 01-08-2020, 06:19 AM

We have two Cybex isofix bases (one in each car) and the Cybex Cloud Q baby carrier. The bases both rattled like crazy at first but I already had a roll of felt tape from my OCD rattle fixing kit and so I went to town on it. They no longer rattle. I'd also recommend seat protectors.

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

We had the Britax Dualfix, it did rattle but not much, was a great seat.

I'm about to push the button on a Britax Dualfix but am interested in how much they protrude from the rear seat backrest when set to rear facing? I like the drivers seat on the lowest height and am worried about leg space for driving? Any experiences welcome.

I can't have the current baby carrier behind the drivers seat as there's just not enough room.

un1eash · 01-08-2020, 09:02 AM

We have a Cybex Sirona S I-Size, it doesn't rattle that much you notice it.

SuperHamz · 01-08-2020, 12:28 PM

We have the new Joie i-size 360, it rattles more than the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix with the isofix base. I've got a seat protector which helps reduce the noise a little.

Apples12 · 01-08-2020, 12:43 PM

We've got maxi Cosi axiss-fix seats in each of our cars and absolutely love them, solid, don't rattle (if fitted properly) and very easy for little one to get in/out

Malone · 01-09-2020, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wrongmark

We have two Cybex isofix bases (one in each car) and the Cybex Cloud Q baby carrier. The bases both rattled like crazy at first but I already had a roll of felt tape from my OCD rattle fixing kit and so I went to town on it. They no longer rattle. I'd also recommend seat protectors.

I'm about to push the button on a Britax Dualfix but am interested in how much they protrude from the rear seat backrest when set to rear facing? I like the drivers seat on the lowest height and am worried about leg space for driving? Any experiences welcome.

I can't have the current baby carrier behind the drivers seat as there's just not enough room.

They're not too bad - we've got them in our F31 and MINI Clubman and it gives enough legroom. Sorry - might have missed something on a previous post, but why put them behind the driver's seat?

You may want to consider the Axxisfix, as this doesn't use the floor leg support and kills the room for the front seats. Also, the swing of 360 seats also means you can't keep the front seats back as far as you may want.

SkyJawa · 01-09-2020, 07:43 AM

Yeah same, don't have anymore but the back doesn't really stick out any further forward than the base does....

SuperHamz · 01-10-2020, 05:04 AM

I'm 5'11" and have the seat relatively reclined and sitting back. I can't have the Joie 360 behind me because of the swing but have the Maxi Cosi in there comfortably. The Joie sits behind the passenger seat as her indoors is only tiddly.

wrongmark · 01-10-2020, 07:16 AM

Thanks for the info. I spent about 45 mins at Halfords car park yesterday evening trying a few. The Britax DualFix iSize was quite big and there's no way I'd be able to drive comfortably with it behind the driver seat. I've gone for the Cybex Sirona S iSize.

N-W · 01-11-2020, 09:58 AM

I can't decide between the Joie 360 spin or Britax Dualfix Romer for a new born. Space won't be an issue as the seat will be behind passenger and girlfriend is only small.

Although reading the above, the Cybex Sirona S is now also thrown into the mix.

Decisions decisions

02-12-2019, 02:13 PM	#1
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Joie 360 Child seats Does anybody have one? I need practical man advice as I’m sick of reading mums net. We currently use a maxi cosy car seat and have an isofix base for each car. The little one is getting a bit big for it now and I’m sick of him kicking the seats. More importantly though I’m sick to death of the infernal rattling from the base being sat in my car when he’s not in it. Its also a pain getting him in and out of the wife’s mini due to the tiny back doors, so we are thinking the 360 might be a good option. I have read that it sits quite high though which could be an issue? most importantly somebody please tell me that the joie is not the rattling pile of crap the maxi cosy is? I’m also not too keen on shelling out for 2 bases again so wondered what they are like for swapping between cars?
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02-12-2019, 02:41 PM	#2
NotGotABimmer23 Colonel 831 Rep 2,111 Posts Drives: 340i touring - incoming Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Leicestershire UK iTrader: (0)	All isofix mounted seats rattle, belt fixed in ones don't. I have a joie, albeit not the 360 and it's a pain in the ass, adjustability of the straps is shite.
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02-12-2019, 03:35 PM	#3
Ozzie_89 Private 33 Rep 62 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	i have a 360 and it rattles. they are also very large isofix seats but i suppose they all are. i have one in my f32...pain in the back side. __________________ O. Emin
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02-12-2019, 04:46 PM	#4
R0B Colonel 1535 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Location Location iTrader: (0)	+1 the 360 also rattles. Actually it creaks but it's the same thing. Occasionally I empty the car - including car seats - and it's like driving a different motor.
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02-13-2019, 02:28 AM	#5
SkyJawa Major General 3716 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	We had the Britax Dualfix, it did rattle but not much, was a great seat.
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02-13-2019, 04:23 AM	#6
KCH1984 Major 949 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I have the 360 in the X5. It works better than it did in the F30, where it was arguably too big, and it does rattle as others have said. It's fairly cheap for a rotating seat, but they do add bulk over a fixed equivalent. Depends what your needs are, the easy of child extraction was worth it before my little one was walking. Now he's more robust he can be chucked in and out any seat with greater ease. __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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02-13-2019, 07:08 AM	#7
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	looks like I’m going to be stuck listening to the dam things for a while yet then. Aside from the noise, what we have at the minute is fine for my G31. We do have trouble getting him in and out of the wife’s mini though. By the sounds of things the added bulk of the 360 is going to be an issue. I may have to go somewhere and have them fit it to see what access it like before I buy one.
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02-13-2019, 09:19 AM	#8
1966-TR4 Captain 268 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F31 330D xDrive MPPK ACS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	We had two of the Maxi Cosi AxissFix for a couple of years. Didn't rattle. https://www.maxi-cosi.co.uk/gb-en/ca.../axissfix.aspx Not cheap though, but being able to turn the seat getting them in and out is a Godsend. __________________ F31 Mineral Grey 330d Xdrive, ACS, Adaptive, MPPK. Gone but not forgotten: 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk1 (6 pot 2 litre widowmaker) 1966 Triumph TR4A (4 pot 2.2 litre, huge torque, lovely car) 2004 Audi TT 3.2 DSG Quattro (weak springs & nose heavy) 2006 VW Golf GTI (brilliant on good tyres) Last edited by 1966-TR4; 02-13-2019 at 09:26 AM..
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02-13-2019, 09:24 AM	#9
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	I didn’t know maxi cosy did a 360 version. That may be a good alternative to compare against the joie
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02-13-2019, 10:10 AM	#10
isleaiw1 Lieutenant General 8752 Rep 12,232 Posts Drives: iPace / Mini Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My daughter has a GB Vaya I Size for my now 2 year old grandson. She says it has been in all their cars (from Mini 5 door to X3, with 440i and E class coupe in between in size terms). She really rates it, apparently it doesnt rattle although you do have to remember to lock it in place or it swings whilst you go! The views expressed are hers and not mine - I am only passing them on! I've driven the Mini with it in but normally then I am a) disgusted by the mess in the car - shoes, cans, kiddie toys etc; and b) trying to work out how to get reverse, find a gear, work the radio to get it off Kiss or some other shite....
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02-13-2019, 04:43 PM	#12
mikeoz Major General 2856 Rep 5,607 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	Yeah I have this seat. Bulky heavyweight and rattles...but works for what it is to be fair.
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02-19-2019, 02:59 PM	#13
vadimo Major 310 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	Indeed bulky and rattles but I love the 360 spin so easy to manage
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01-08-2020, 09:02 AM	#15
un1eash Captain 498 Rep 967 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	We have a Cybex Sirona S I-Size, it doesn't rattle that much you notice it.
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01-08-2020, 12:28 PM	#16
SuperHamz Major 742 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: F31 328i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Middlesex iTrader: (0)	We have the new Joie i-size 360, it rattles more than the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix with the isofix base. I've got a seat protector which helps reduce the noise a little. __________________
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01-08-2020, 12:43 PM	#17
Apples12 First Lieutenant 108 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 520D LCI auto Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	We've got maxi Cosi axiss-fix seats in each of our cars and absolutely love them, solid, don't rattle (if fitted properly) and very easy for little one to get in/out
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01-09-2020, 07:43 AM	#19
SkyJawa Major General 3716 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Yeah same, don't have anymore but the back doesn't really stick out any further forward than the base does....
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01-10-2020, 05:04 AM	#20
SuperHamz Major 742 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: F31 328i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Middlesex iTrader: (0)	I'm 5'11" and have the seat relatively reclined and sitting back. I can't have the Joie 360 behind me because of the swing but have the Maxi Cosi in there comfortably. The Joie sits behind the passenger seat as her indoors is only tiddly. __________________
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01-10-2020, 07:16 AM	#21
wrongmark Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 256 Posts Drives: E90 320i, F31 328i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. I spent about 45 mins at Halfords car park yesterday evening trying a few. The Britax DualFix iSize was quite big and there's no way I'd be able to drive comfortably with it behind the driver seat. I've gone for the Cybex Sirona S iSize. Last edited by wrongmark; 01-10-2020 at 07:23 AM..
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01-11-2020, 09:58 AM	#22
N-W oOOo 30 Rep 107 Posts Drives: BMW M140i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Birmingham, UK iTrader: (0)	I can't decide between the Joie 360 spin or Britax Dualfix Romer for a new born. Space won't be an issue as the seat will be behind passenger and girlfriend is only small. Although reading the above, the Cybex Sirona S is now also thrown into the mix. Decisions decisions
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