UPPAbaby Vista V2

Rkel403 on 30/06/2024 - 15:49

Hi all, first bub on the way in the next few months. Been to all the baby shops kicking tyres the past few weekends and I think we have landed on the UPPAbaby vista v2. The ozbargainer in me is reluctant to pull the trigger without some form of deal but really struggling to find and decent amount of money off.
Baby village seems to be the cheapest at $1600

https://www.babyvillage.com.au/products/uppababy-vista-v2-pr…

Baby bunting is $1699 across the board

Was also looking into the babybee rover 3, almost half the price of uppababy but with no store in Melbourne I can’t justify buying without trying it out.

Any deals or advice on how to get money off?

Toys & Kids Stroller UPPAbaby

Comments

  • donkeyhokey on 30/06/2024 - 16:12

    Baby Bunting will price match and give you 5% on top. 3 months layby, fingers cross a more appealing discount comes around and then ask BB for another price match.

    Note you cannot cancel once you put the layby down - deposit required followed by fortnightly instalments.

    https://www.babybunting.com.au/policies/layby

    Honestly though I don't think it'll ever get to the same price as it did before with the 20% stack + price match that brought the whole bundle down to like 1300 which I missed :( . That one was an anomaly.

    Otherwise - well, hunt for 2nd hand.

  • scrambledeggs on 30/06/2024 - 16:30
    +45

    As a recent parent, my advice is do not buy a $1,600 stroller, you will regret it. Do not buy into the brand hype - an Uppababy functions exactly the same as a sub $1k stroller.

    I bought a Milly & Coup for like $850 and already regret it, as it is nice but functionally no different to an even cheaper one again. It is nice though. They are on sale EOFY if you want to browse:

    https://millyandcoup.com/products/leo-stroller

    • Cobber870 on 01/07/2024 - 09:15
      +9

      OP should read this comment.

      We also bought a ~$800 one. Was it great? Absolutely. But you should also look at second hand. When our #2 was on the way, we picked up a second one with extra seat attachments for $350, which after a while lived at the grandparents house (same town) so she could take them for walkies if she wanted.

      Think carefully about what activities you will be doing… Travelling via plane? Get something that packs small and is easy to carry.

      Definitely look second hand, you will save at least 50% (may not get the current model but a previous one). For reference we bought the Baby Jogger City Select. It did everything we needed but is bulky to move on a plane the couple of times we have had to do it.

      Our youngest (#2) is now 3, and we would have used the pram twice in the last 12 months, so consider how long you will be using it. All kids are different though. Good luck!

    • LanceVance on 01/07/2024 - 12:17
      +4

      Buy once, cry once.

    • R4 on 01/07/2024 - 12:44
      +2

      This. We bought a 2nd hand pram that worked out just fine. The more expensive brands tend to be bulky and heavy making them a pain to get into and out of your vehicle. When my son got older we bought a lightweight stroller, which was great when flying and using public transport. Spend your money on other things for your child - or even to start a super fund for them..

    • Soothsayer on 01/07/2024 - 15:31
      -4

      you will regret it

      No? See: this thread full of people with no regrets.

      Never once have we regretted our >$1k prams (Uppababy/Bugaboo). Likewise did not regret our $100 FB marketplace pram either, but if I had to have one I'd choose the Uppababy 10x over.

      Parents just need to buy what they can afford. Including getting these top of the line prams second hand.

      an Uppababy functions exactly the same as a sub $1k stroller.

      No? Please link to a pram that supports 2x seats in tandem WITH an enormous basket that carries a whole days worth of baby gear and shopping, for less than $1k new.

      • Soothsayer on 03/07/2024 - 17:36

        Gotta laugh @ the 7 downvotes for this comment but none actually replied, when the OP was objectively wrong on these points.

    • johndoh89 on 01/07/2024 - 21:10
      +3

      Prams are hardly used enough to show any real wear after a single child and are often much cheaper than half price to pick up 2nd hand. There really isn't a need for a new pram, even if you're planning on having more than one kid use it.

      I picked up a Baby Jogger City Select, 2 seats, bassinet, toddler board, new underbasket, handlebar caddy, the adapters for a capsule, and a Baby Jogger City Tour for a few hundred.

      I have no regrets. Could have gotten a Vista V2 with no accessories for about $450 on the local marketplace, from the pics, it looked as good as new.

      • yokel on 01/07/2024 - 21:17
        +1

        My missus found a FB marketplace redsbaby. Condition was totally acceptable. I took an afternoon to dismantle the thing, wash fabrics, spray can satin black over the original satin paint on the frame which was looking ordinary. Anyway the pram came with all the accessories and was like new when reassembled. Will donate it to charity once done if they take them.

    • centrelink on 02/07/2024 - 12:02

      With that logic should t you be buying the Kmart pram?

    • MrMoo on 02/07/2024 - 14:18

      Disagree, we bought an Uppababy Vista for around $1000 and 2 babies and 8 years later it's still usable.

      • BoltThrower on 13/07/2024 - 02:54

        Perhaps you could sell it to the OP?

    • l31gh on 02/07/2024 - 16:46

      100% baby shops are very good at talking new parents into things they dont need, are you really going to be walking kilometers every day or is it for trips to the shops and days out. Our Sub $500 pram lasted two kids before we donated it and I actualy bought a cheap travel pram for $100 off marketplace we ended up using more once the kids were over 18 months as it was easier to just leave it in the car all the time without it taking up half the boot space. If I had my time again I would have bought an even cheaper 2nd hand pram.

      • jm7 on 02/07/2024 - 18:38
        +1

        Agree. I sense the commissions for the uppababy vista are really high because all the sales reps push them.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/06/2024 - 16:35
    +9

    We spent like 1900 ish for a vista 1 and minu set back in the day just after vista 2 was release iirc.

    No regrets. Great stroller. Taken it overseas too. If you can afford it great. Otherwise don’t go into (crazy) debt .

    • Dejy on 30/06/2024 - 17:44
      +2

      I agree, it is a great stroller and you won't be disappointed.

      We tested plenty of strollers at various baby shops before deciding on the Uppababy Vista V2, it was extremely hard to find a deal and only baby bunting did the black ones back then so we had to pay regular price.

      • RMBC on 01/07/2024 - 14:19
        +3

        Agree with the sentiments above. Have absolutely no regrets, and has seen us through two kids. One of the pluses was the ease of my petite wife to maneuver it in and out of the car given the way it folds and can be pivoted around the waist when lifting. She didn't have the same ease with other full size prams

  • Brightland on 30/06/2024 - 16:42
    +1

    Keep an eye on CoolKidz instagram - they are the distributer and often have good deals or run out colours.

    I've got the original Vista, best money I spent. We walk rough forest tracks every week and it is fine, the basket underneath is huge for the shops. The only downside is if you have a small car, it's pretty hefty. I've sung its praises in a previous post a while back if you're interested.

    There will always be people who will say there is something cheaper which is equivalent, I'd just liken it to buying a car, something that suits them doesn't suit you and vice versa.

  • mrkorrupt on 30/06/2024 - 17:56
    +6

    we grew up fine using the basic ones from kmart / etc back in the 1980s.not sure why people need to spend more then a few hundred for these.

    • redfox1200 on 30/06/2024 - 19:55

      how much storage under the kmart ones?

      • mrkorrupt on 30/06/2024 - 20:06
        +7

        what do you need to carry that our parents didnt carry back then?
        phone? thats a 100g, the nappies, formula and other stuff are all the same or less then in the 80s as items as more efficient.

      • Minimum chips on 02/07/2024 - 01:10
        +1

        Enough. If you're bringing more than a childs-size backpacks worth of stuff, you're not doing yourself any favours.

        We have friends who bought a pram with a massive storage sling underneath. Everywhere they go they haul around a million toys, clothes for all weather, blankets and who knows what else. They can never find anything, and most of it never gets used. It's just a security blanket for them, more than it is a useful thing for the baby.

        This is all the storage you need: https://www.amazon.com.au/Neewer-Waterproof-8-7x5-9x12-6-Cen…

        I know, because that was our diaper bag from ages 0-3. It fits enough nappies, a change of clothes, a bit of food, water and a few odds and ends. With just a bit of forethought and organization you never need more than that.

  • FoxJump on 30/06/2024 - 18:00
    +16

    second hand only. let another sucker pay new price

    • Kenny Powers on 01/07/2024 - 12:56

      Definitely a good idea if you can find one, although the issue is finding one that isn't 5+ years old 2nd hand. Most parents will keep their strollers/prams for at least 5+ years if having multiple children

      • FoxJump on 01/07/2024 - 13:53

        i see.
        i had multiple children.
        Twins
        Wins

  • keepkool on 30/06/2024 - 19:11
    +1

    Have you looked at Jengo at Baby Hunting?
    I found it a mirror copy of Vista 2 for half the price.

  • Overclocked91 on 30/06/2024 - 20:09
    +6

    It is by far the best pram and worth every penny. I've got one and it's excellent and you wont regret it.

    • Rkel403 on 30/06/2024 - 20:30

      What age do they grow out of it? Is it per the advertised 4?
      I just noticed with the babybee duo3 ( vista equivalent) people have said their children grew out of the seat before 1.

      • morse on 30/06/2024 - 22:00
        +2

        Can’t comment on this brand specifically but in general most kids don’t outgrow it physically but psychologically. So based on this I’d say around age 2. Many simply don’t want to go in a pram anymore and prefer to walk. We were 80% walking and shopping trolleys by 18 months. If you have a second kid they might use it. Also people become very into light weight travel strollers one their kid is bigger, babyzen yo-yo is the ultimate here.

      • Overclocked91 on 01/07/2024 - 11:25
        +1

        We had both the basenet and stroller seat. So far no issues. Id probably agree with 4 years and they will be too big for it. But 4 years isn't too bad for usage.

  • shrugies on 30/06/2024 - 20:29
    +1

    The v3 is out soon (this year sometime I believe) but I’m not sure what the differences are- yet to watch a video on it.

    The v2 has been out since 2019/2020 so best to get a good deal on Marketplace to save some money, and buy new or used (like new) bassinet/pram seat etc if you want it to be fresher/newer

    Compare it to the budget prams to make sure you’re getting the value you want out of it.

    Also double check the configuration for use as a double pram if you’re having more than one child.

    I really liked the v2 vista except for a few quite bad design flaws : the bassinet and toddler seat cannot be set up so the bassinet is facing the parent pushing, it’s only for the bottom level I think. Also when configured for 2 kids front facing, the second seat (rumble seat) isn’t as cushioned/same quality as the main seat, and has a lower weight capacity (15kg I think, still decent but less than the main seat), and a child who sits on the top seat will have there feet brush/press/kick the hood of the bottom seat which might dirty/wear it out.

    If you’re spending big bucks, compare other brands like bugaboo and Redsbaby etc make sure the multi configurations work out for you if you’re planning to use it as a double pram.

    So far, we’ve got our toddler in our single pram (Babyzen yoyo2) and our 8mo in a Ergobaby carrier

    Yet to find a double pram that ticks all the boxes and is a must have. Will have to buy a double pram when our youngest gets bigger

    • Rkel403 on 30/06/2024 - 20:41

      Thanks for your review, really helpful. Kind of confirms what I was thinking, not really ideal for a baby and toddler. Which leaves me leaning towards a rover 3 or Cruz. Thanks again

      • shrugies on 30/06/2024 - 20:45

        I think the v2 is great but has a few downsides. I might actually end up buying it. But definitely need to compare with the competition and make sure I know what compromise I’m making.

        Also, how terrible of me- most importantly- congratulations!!!!! Bloody exciting and I hope baby and mum are healthy you all are doing well.

      • dcuksuop on 30/06/2024 - 22:38
        +1

        have the cruz v1, it's great, solid, using it now with our second. used it a lot with our first who doesn't like to walk much. got a skateboard thing for him, but he prefers to lie in the basket underneath when tired. or we carry the baby instead and throw him on it. or we bring the travel pram as well when we expect to do a lot of walking.

      • powerhead on 01/07/2024 - 14:24

        we had the Cruz for the past 4 years, it was about 800 from baby bunting back then, imho it was worth every penny! It was much cheaper then the Vista as it didn't include the bassinet, but we managed fine just with the included snug seat - you can do an almost full recline. Plus Cruz was lighter and slightly smaller, which was a bonus when partner is on her own taking it in/out of the boot.

        later on we bought a barely used second hand kick board ("piggyback" in uppababy marketing lingo), our 4 y.o. uses the board all the time when she gets tired, and an almost new travel bag for like $30 that we used a few times when travelling.

        if you can afford to get brand new uppababy without going into debt, get the new one. I know it will be controversial around here, and we thought long and hard about it back in the days, but even looking at it now, I definitely not regret getting a quality new cot & mattress, pram and car seats.

    • Dejy on 30/06/2024 - 21:03

      It can be setup to be both bassinet and toddler seat facing the parent. The rumble seat is the same as the main seat except the leg rest is not adjustable (up/down).

      Here are the configuration options from the manual: https://uppababy.com/au/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/02/2…

  • jm7 on 30/06/2024 - 20:32

    I bought an uppababy vista v2 and replaced it with a bugaboo fox once I decided I wasn't going to have another baby really soon. You need to factor in the price for the rumble seat too if you plan to use the vista with 2 children. A skateboard attached to a cruz/fox/any other single pram should be adequate if you plan to have a 2 year+ gap between children imo.
    The cruz is a steal in comparison to the vista and virtually the same pram (without the ability to convert to a double pram)

    • Rkel403 on 30/06/2024 - 20:42

      Thanks, you are right. Better off getting a smaller pram to start with.

      • shrugies on 30/06/2024 - 20:48
        +1

        In my experience, I wouldn’t rely on a single pram +skateboard attachment as my go too- only because I want both kids secured so I can step away from the pram if I need too e.g kids in the pram on the sidewalk and I go to the car to get something. Don’t need to worry about toddler running off esp onto the road. Or even two kids in the pram while you step away and try on a hoodie at the shops or grab something off the shelf etc.

        Definitely makes it easier to take both kids out and not worry as much if it’s just 1 parent

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 30/06/2024 - 20:33
    +3

    Buy Second hand!

  • idonteven on 30/06/2024 - 23:27
    +1

    I borrowed a full-size redsbaby pram and used it for a few months before getting a Redsbaby Skip2 (or any other travel pram) which is the only thing I'll use now.

    I hate how bulky and heavy prams are, much prefer travel prams.

  • Hansi on 01/07/2024 - 05:01

    We originally had Redsbaby Metro 2 ($300 off Marketplace), then switched to the UPPAbaby Vista Double when we had our second one ($400 off Marketplace in good condition). I don't see why these need to be bought new if they are in good condition and you give them a thorough clean.

    Quality of the UPPAbaby is solid overall, though I liked that the Redsbaby was more compact / light.

  • kanter on 01/07/2024 - 08:04

    The vista is big and a v3 is coming so I’d wait if I can. We bought a Cruz v2 as we won’t have a second kid. Bany direct usually have the best price /bundles https://baby-direct.com.au/collections/uppababy/products/upp…

  • mckaul on 01/07/2024 - 09:06
    +2

    Facebook marketplace.
    I just bought a 2021 Cruz V2 for $350 and a practically unused bassinet for another $50.

    I didn't mind spending one afternoon of some cleaning and greasing up the wheels to save $900.

  • Ggggggggg on 01/07/2024 - 10:17
    +1

    Hi there
    Congrats on your new bub! As a mom of two young children, I don't see value of spending $1500 in pram now if I look back. I made the same mistake of overspending when I had my first. We got a Vistababy Cruz for close to $1100 at one of the baby shows in Melbourne. It's a great pram I had a admit. But I don't see the value of buying a vista. Too bulky to push but I guess it's lighter than Bungaboo.

  • theHMASfriendship on 01/07/2024 - 10:34
    +1

    Baby hi5 in Bentleigh is a local store that’s usually priced below the bigger ones.

    Vista is pretty handy, we have a small travel one as well but prefer the Vista

  • W0nderb0y on 01/07/2024 - 10:50
    +2

    OP if you're in Melbourne, might be worthwhile checking out the PBC expo this weekend (6-7 July) to pick up one (on the last day) if you're wanting one brand new. We got our Cruz V2 for like 20% off at the expo a couple of year ago.

    From experience, we ended up using the full sized prams a lot less due to the huge effort in lugging them into/ from the car (it makes sense if it's just for daily strolls around the house or nearby place). We eventually bought a Joolz Aer and that became our daily use instead.

    • 91rs on 01/07/2024 - 19:50

      Yeah +1 on the PBC E this weekend, they might still be doing the discounted entry ticket price too.
      It seems watching deals between the Feb one and now there have not really been any decent sales on this stuff anywhere anyway.

      • LostyJai on 05/07/2024 - 16:24

        I did the same, but made sure I was there early on the first day and said I wanted to buy the floor stock. Came back on the last day to pick it up when they were cleaning up.

  • yoonibear on 01/07/2024 - 11:02

    Babybee (as well as Milly and coup) have a showroom in Yarraville - U3/260 Whitehall St, Yarraville VIC 3013
    Great price but the folding mechanism would've made it hard for my wife to load/unload from our car. Ended up buying the Fox 5 - we had Baby Bunting price beat the cheapest competitor (saleslady also entered a cheaper price by mistake) so we ended up getting about a 300 discount - coupled that with a few vouchers we got from our gender reveal/baby shower/work congratulations, we paid about $400 out of pocket.

  • LanceVance on 01/07/2024 - 12:17
    +1

    I bought the Vista V2 and while its a great pram if I did it again I'd probably go for a good 2nd hand one. Given its so well made if you can find a nice used one that'd be a great saving and I think you'd be just as happy.

  • Kenny Powers on 01/07/2024 - 12:59
    +1

    Buy it online and use Cash Rewards for a bit of cashback. We bought ours online, at the time they had a deal i think it was spend 1500+ and get $200 off. You can try and buy one second hand but I couldn't find one that wasn't 5+ years old,

  • skittlebrau on 01/07/2024 - 13:12
    +2

    Buying second-hand is an easy decision to make IMO. There are a steady stream of second-hand prams being offloaded all the time on FB Marketplace.

    Same goes for second-hand baby clothes. Quite often they’re being given away for free or for very cheap in bundles - with many items never having been worn or worn only once.

    You will save thousands getting stuff second hand.

    Your friends/family will also buy your bub plenty of things too. My wife and I hardly had to buy anything for our first kid in the first 3 years of his life.

  • BartholemewH on 01/07/2024 - 15:52
    +1

    Unless you need to carry two infants, the Cruz is all you need. We have the Alta (since renamed Cruz) and it has lasted 8 years of daily use without a single issue. At the time, the Alta was ~$799 and worth every penny. Has outlasted all friends/family Bugaboos etc.

  • azero on 01/07/2024 - 15:56
    +2

    Used mine for nearly 9 years and is rock solid, currently on the marketplace with all the accessories - if you want a cheap one.

    If you have 2 kids or planning for 2, you won't regret the cost - but the full set with adaptors, extra seat etc… will come close to 2k.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 01/07/2024 - 18:45
    +1

    Had the 1st version for our kids will say it is a good pram it is never on special so you essentially got to pay retail or pull some Ozbargain magic

  • Korban Dallas on 01/07/2024 - 19:03
    +1

    Got ours secondhand, we have 2 under 2. It's really good.

    Worth the money.

    No rugrets and I am pretty stingy.

  • Jellyfish01 on 01/07/2024 - 20:41

    If you want an Uppababy get the Vista if having kids close in age and want to tow in tandem. Or get the Cruz to save $$$. That being said, the Vista was picked by myself as it had a taller handle height making it more suitable for someone over 175cm.

    The suspension and wheels on the more expensive prams is great if you plan on using the pram in places other than shopping centres and flat concrete surfaces. I can get my pram to the local park from my house in the vista (several roads crossings, steep hills, gutters, uneven surfaces)… but wouldn’t dare try using a pram without good suspension and wheels. Local forest has some good gravel tracks too - and pram is ace and rides smoothly. I like to have the best of both worlds - a Vista for hikes and then also have a travel pram for shops and basic footpath strolls.

    City select brand also has similar offering for cheaper but is heavier and harder to steer… the Vista you can navigate with 1 hand.

  • DV0993 on 01/07/2024 - 21:08
    +1

    Bought a bugaboo chameleon $300 used in 'like new' condition and have absolutely walked the wheels off it over 18 months - I wouldn't be surprised if its done 3000km

    Don't overspend.

  • ppshy1 on 01/07/2024 - 23:54

    We got a babybee for about 900bucks on promo and it came with a bassinet and all inserts etc. The same as milly and coup.

    Now our baby is 15 months old and we are regretting spending 900 bucks as she compains everytime we put her in the pram. She would rather walk (or run around fountain gate during off peak).
    She now wants to push the pram and complains when she sees the pram. Happy to sit in a woolies trolley. Top tip look up the seats on amazon for trolley for hygiene reasons and more confortable than sitting on the plastic thing

    • morse on 02/07/2024 - 02:09

      Ours was exactly the same not long after walking it was running everywhere and pram refusal - ‘trolley rides’ saved us. As we’re one child and done I think we’d sold the full size pram before he was 3 - glad we bought cheap. Luckily he was happy to go back into a travel stroller that we borrowed at age 4 for an overseas trip as he wouldn’t have managed the hours of walking involved and could sleep in it when exhausted from the flight. If I had my time over I’d get a babyzen yoyo from around 6months.

  • ssfps on 02/07/2024 - 04:16
    +1

    We had an uppababy and it required two hands to get it in the car, we saw a friend with another pram no more expensive (can't recall the brand) which she easily handled one-handed.

    My advice to new parents is get cheap second hand gear, then if/when it fails or annoys you, upgrade with the experience knowing what you actually want instead of buying this gear blindly based on brands and crowd-sourced rankings.

    • skittlebrau on 02/07/2024 - 11:45

      We had an uppababy and it required two hands to get it in the car, we saw a friend with another pram no more expensive (can't recall the brand) which she easily handled one-handed.

      Baby Jogger City Mini GT perhaps? Out of all the prams I've tried, that one has the simplest foldup/foldout action.

      • ssfps on 03/07/2024 - 02:20

        Tbh I can't remember, I just remember thinking I wish i'd realized what a great feature that would have been for us before buying our pram!

  • pulpfiction on 02/07/2024 - 11:43
    +2

    Buy only 3 new things when it comes to babies. Mattress, Car Seat (arguably) and nappies.

    Buying new means you're just handing a discount to the next smart person who buys off you. Kid's stuff is one of the few things in life that have a much shorter useful life in your house compared to the product's life.

  • hamroll on 02/07/2024 - 11:55
    +1

    I have an uppababy vista these are some things we liked and didnt like.

    Good:
    - Basket size, its helpful to be able to hold your baby stuff as well as any groceries and stuff.
    - Smooth pushing experience

    Not good:
    - Its quite big and bulky, so when u get into restaurants and stuff it can be a bit cumbersome - that being said, its pretty common for people to change to a smaller pram as the kids get older.
    - Having the option to have 2 kids on it was nice in theory until we used it for 2. Its a bit of a tight fit and also the bassinet is blocking the basket when using it in this way. We havent reached 2 toddlers yet, so maybe that might be better for our needs when we hit that point in time.
    - Heavy - but I am comfortable personally to load and unload it, my wife would struggle more.

    I'd say overall, its definitely a premium product and is better than most products in the market for what it is, however i would say it may worth the price. For us, we received it as a gift, so it was not a regretful decision for us. It has served us well, the above is just a few pain points to consider but other prams may have similar pain points.

    With that being said, i agree with above comments, buying second hand on marketplace is the way to go, it might be nicer new but kids are messy and itll get dirty anyway. On a side note if anyone is buying one on marketplace and it has a rumble seat, I'd be open to buy it off you :) hahha

  • The Wololo Wombat on 02/07/2024 - 12:34
    +3

    I have this pram. It's bloody awesome. I'd recommend to all.

    Wife bought second hand though & saved a lot of cash!

  • jedimaster on 02/07/2024 - 13:21

    We bought this one new in 2021 (+ bassinet) and the and now looking to sell it if you keen for 2nd hand. Very sturdy and lots of space
    https://www.babybunting.com.au/product/bundle-11670-bundle-1…

  • Logical on 02/07/2024 - 15:53
    +3

    Bought one used on FB marketplace, used for 2 kids over say 6 years. Then I sold it on FB marketplace for a hundred less than what I paid.

    • hopper on 03/07/2024 - 10:00
      +1

      give this man a trophy

    • Dejy on 03/07/2024 - 13:23

      Haha nicely done.

  • pformag on 02/07/2024 - 16:45

    4 Kid parent. Baby Jogger City Select. I have used it for 10 years, and it still goes strong.

    I know people say don't buy new, but we all did for the 1st. So go ahead if you can afford it.

  • Mregmi on 02/07/2024 - 20:50

    Bought a 2nd hand pram from marketplace for $200, used it for 2 kids. Also brought a new valco baby compact stroller for $360, which I like more than other expensive brands. So all together spent $560 for stroller and prams and used them for 2 kids. Kids growing just fine, no one can tell that they didn't have fancy prams 🙂

  • bashar20 on 03/07/2024 - 02:32

    Check redsbaby or babybee prams. Both are quite good and cheaper than than uppababy.

    I am happy with our redsbaby which I got for a bargain price of $500.

  • Morphio25 on 03/07/2024 - 06:59

    Whoa that's expensive! The pram we bought does everything the Uppababy does and it was only $800.

    Best part was the capsule we got handed down to us from family clipped into the pram we bought as well. That wasn't planned, just lucked out but what it meant was we could take out baby from the car in her capsule and place her onto the pram without waking her.

  • Rkel403 on 03/07/2024 - 07:09
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    Hi all, thanks for all the extremely helpful comments, way more info on this page now than I could find elsewhere on the net.
    What a roller coaster - went from buying new to let’s buy second hand to let’s buy something smaller to back to the vista again.
    When I finally decided to bite the bullet on the vista my better half informed me that she pulled the trigger on the babybee rover while I was “playing ozbargain or deals deals deals or whatever it is”.
    Got it for about half the price of the vista - was “on sale” but no ozbargain at $799 - seems to spend more time at this price than RRP.
    It seems a decent pram and going to be easier than the vista to manage. If/when #2 comes along will look into upgrading to vista

    • squigglz on 05/07/2024 - 11:32

      I thought this too, that getting a Vista is a good idea to preempt the future if/when a 2nd comes along.

      But what I've learnt is that it's very likely you'll have a 2nd in a few years. By the time that baby is around, your 1st will likely not be interested in the pram anymore — either they'll want to walk everywhere OR you can buy one of those platform attachments to the pram so they can hitch a ride on the back of it while the new baby is in there. So you basically don't really need a dual-pram like a Vista unless you have twins!

  • hopper on 03/07/2024 - 09:59

    i would browser market place and find used one. saves a lot and can spend same amount on other important things

  • squigglz on 05/07/2024 - 11:29

    I have the Cruz and love it. It's an amazing pram. It has the biggest storage space you could possibly have. It's always bigger than other baskets I see on friends prams.

    I would 100% go the Cruz instead of Vista to save on price and buy a second hand from marketplace. They're built rock solid, just give it a quick test before you buy it, but if they're normal people using it in a normal way you won't have any problems.

    Try and get it cheaper than RRP by either 2nd hand or via a sale, but honestly even if you pay full price you won't be disappointed. It's worth the money and it holds its value fairly well when you do end up selling it!

  • Apothecary on 13/07/2024 - 02:47

    I have a vista V2 and wish I bought a Cruz V2. After bub turned 1 I rarely took the pram out to the shops because he preferred to walk most places. I used a cheap baby jogger travel pram more often for short trips because it was so much easier to maneuver in and out of the car. I used my vista maybe 2-3 times since bub turned one.

    I had a second baby. I decided not to get the Rumble seat because I don't see my 2.5 year old wanting to sit in it much. I did get the skateboard attachment and that is used sometimes when he got tired. The Cruz with a skateboard would have been perfect.

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