need new carseat today! HELP!

[maurice]

I have a 6yr old, 4yr old, and a 2yr old.  They all ride in Radian 65s ff in a VW Passat.  Today, the buckle on one of the seats broke.  The prongs won't go into the buckle.  My husband is out of town, so I have until 3 O'clock when I have to pick up the 6yr old from school to get a new seat.

There is a store in town that sells the Radians, but only the 80s, which is a waste of money for us as our children will be in HS before they hit 80 pounds (I am under 100 myself!).  Plus, it seems likely that the 6 yr old is not long for a Radian anyway, but I know that he'd have at least a year left, if not more.

I don't know what other seats would fit in my 3-across situation though.  Nautilus? 

Any advice would be appreciated!!!!!

[Heavenly]

Is there anyone who could watch the younger children while you pick up the older so you have a little bit more time to decide?  That way you could get the exact seat you want when your husband gets home.  Sorry I don't have any better tips - my kids are out of the carseat phase (well, one in a booster) so I don't know the latest info on the seats.

[TheGirls]

What about a maestro?  It's narrower than a nautilus and cheaper too.  I hear the MyRide and the Britax seats puzzle really well with Radians, maybe try one of those in the middle for the 2yo? By the time he outgrows it by height the other Radians will be available.