We own a 2003 Honda Odyssey (wifes) and I've got my wagons, none of them with the 3rd seats. Wife is concerned about having a child in the third seat as she feels its to close to the back of the car if we were rear ended. We have 3 kids and my daughter rides in the back most seat of the Honda. I haven't taken out the tape measure yet but it seems like her whole body may be closer to the backend in the minivan than basically her legs in one of my wagons if she was in a third seat. What are your thoughts on this? Any differences between the 87 and the 82 300TD 3rd seats as far as safety goes?
Thanks,
Dave

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.