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10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 My sixth MacLaren, and a real lemon - with *terrible* customer service!! Jul 29, 2010
By BeachyMum
We've owned six (6) MacLaren strollers, including this one.
In spite of the recall, we felt confident in buying another MacLaren for the arrival of our fourth child - and in fact purchased this for the car seat adapter, something MacLaren had never provided in the past.
We used a Graco car seat, the exact model specified on the MacLaren materials and website. The bar that attaches to support the car seat was only initially tight-fitting, and within the first month of use it snapped off multiple times, causing the car seat to nearly fall to the ground. (Thankfully the belt was very firmly attached, so the baby was not injured.) The seat adapter *was* installed exactly as the directions advised, and my engineer husband even tried to determine a better/safer means of using this.
Additionally, the stroller is wobbly; not stable as our other MacLarens have been, and the side 'lock' that is to keep it closed when folded frequently comes unlatched.
My REAL frustration came when I contacted MacLaren customer support. A 'gentleman' asked me what model of car seat I was trying to install. When I replied that it was a MacLaren-approved Graco model, his response was a request for me to send them the stroller AND the car seat for inspection. Like many families, we have ONE car seat, so it seemed that MacLaren arrogantly expected us to go purchase another while they tried to place blame on another manufacturer's product?
The car seat was (is) in excellent condition, and in fact works beautifully with the UppaBaby Vista that we purchased after the MacLaren nearly dumped our baby on the ground on numerous occasions.
We've yet to receive any form of resolution from MacLaren.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Great stroller for tall parents Jan 11, 2011
By M. Bade
I am 5'11" and opted for a cheap Graco Metrolite as my primary stroller with my first child. It was uncomfortable to push and was falling apart after about 6 months, so I ended up using my BOB Revolution as my primary stroller. So for 2nd kid, I planned on exclusively using the BOB, but it took up so much space in my vehicle that I broke down and bought the Techno XLR. Love it! It is relatively compact and is perfect for taller parents. Baby seems comfortable, too. The full recline has been nice for naps and diaper changes--just slid a changing pad under. Beats that public changing tables!
Love the stroller Sep 25, 2011
By M. Lyon
"Natural Letters"
We LOVE this stroller. It is very easy to use, and can be folded and unfolded with one hand. We also love that it is light weight, and doesn't take up as much room as a standard stroller. The only things I wish we adapt are...#1there is no parent cup holder. We bought the parent accessory with 2 bottle holders, and it does just that holds only 2 small bottles. #2 The basket underneath is very small. I can fit my purse or a small (lunch bag size) diaper bag with just the essentials for baby. #3 You cannot fold the fold the stroller without first removing the car seat bar (we use the car seat bar as a play "tray" for my daughter. You can clip on any stroller or car seat toys and we've added a "Brica Snack Pod" too. Sometimes it's just inconvenient to move the bar first, and then fold up the stroller. Other than these three minor issues. We love love love this stroller!
Great Stroller Jan 19, 2011
By USirish
I bought this stroller because it's suitable from birth as it lies down flat and the fact I live in the city and wanted something that I could maneouver in and out of shop and coffee shops. And it has been brilliant. In fact my daughter is almost 2 and half and she still loves it. Last winter we bought a smaller lighter maclaren stroller to leave in the car for shopping in malls etc and she prefers the XLR. It has 5 positions and she can sit upright and loves it. ~There's plenty of accessible space underneath for shopping and the little pocket at the back is handy to hold your phone, water etc. We've used the car seat adapter with the maclaren car seat & have had no problems, altho we haven't used it as much as most people I suppose. I prefer a young child to lie flat when sleeping and not in car seats (unless when driving somewhere) but that's just my preference. When off maternity leave for almost a year I would either walk to city centre, locally or take tram so my lil one would have her naps etc. in it during week. Car seat used at w/ends when my husband drove visiting family or whereever and that was only when she was very young.
XLR is my main stroller and the light umbrella one was bought just for handiness to have in the car when she was yr and half & when flying somewhere as it's lighter and child bigger.
Expecting my second baby and now need a double stroller for my daily walks, but will be using the XLR with the baby when my daughter will be in play group. So unlike some people I've bought only 2 stollers and use them both all the time & have been very very happy with them. Altho they don't probably look as cool or trendy as some but they definitely met my daughter and my needs which is the most important thing! :)
However as I'm due my second child I would prefer to have a fixed base for my maclaren car seat, does anyone know if they make one (their website is so bad) and/or whether a different make/model car seat base would work with the maclaren car seat?
thanks USirish
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 okay...but not for a city dweller Dec 17, 2010
By momtoCharlie
This is a fine stroller, roomy and comfortable with smooth mobility. However, I live in NYC and the TECHNO xlr is just way to bulky and heavy when it comes to folding it up and carrying up/down subway steps. If you live in NYC and purchase this stroller, you will need a secondary stroller for such trips...as in everyday.
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