yeah, I feel like I need to try it in the store also. I don't know if BRU will have them, but the Sunshine Kids Radian is highly rated and right around the $200 mark. Its up to 45lbs rear facing so you can ERF, not too bulky (you can fit 3 of these across in most cars which you cannot do with the Britax).. its also taller than the Britax so it goes up to taller heights. I think FF it goes up to 80lbs, so it will see you through to booster seat needs.