Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My wife and I researched Travel Systems endlessly. You name the source, we went there. I test drove every model I could find, regardless of the store. Based on this research, as well as the models recently purchased by numerous friends and family, I believe that this is the best Graco system out there and the second best system anywhere, Peg Perego's Venezia/Primo Viaggia "system" slightly edging it out. First, this system, and then how it compares. The QUATTRO system is a great combination of full-size and lightweight. No travel system you buy will be truly lightweight, but for the amount of use you'll get out of this, its worth the weight, easily. It is much less bulky than the Graco Chauffeur system and is a breeze to push. The height of the handles is equally good for short and tall people (I'm 6'2"+). The nice touches on this system are what make it great. The car seat is a 5-point harness, which SHOULD be standard (but isn't). In case you're not sure what a 5-point harness is, its when the straps come down over the baby's head AND around her waist as well. The stroller also has safety latches for when the seat is being used in the stroller. This SHOULD be standard too (but isn't), as it keeps the seat more stable and makes it impossible to accidentally remove or fall off. This also collapses better than any other system, with a nice, smooth move down that leaves it on all four wheels, keeping it clean and easy to move (the Graco Chauffeur CRASHES down and rest directly on the ground). Finally, the stroller itself has four recline positions (90 degree to flat) and does not get in the way of my feet like the Perego Venezia. In comparison to its main competitors (which, in my mind, are the Peg Perego and the Graco Chauffeur), it does remarkably well. The Chauffeur actually has dropped in price, but is inferior to it in almost every way. The Chauffeur does allow you to change from forward facing to rear facing on the stroller, which can double as a on-the-go bassinet and it comes with a "boot" for the stroller, which will keep your baby warm. Similarly, the Peg Perego comes with a boot and handles that switch from front to back. The Perego is superior manufacture as well(better wheel locks, much better fabric, more modern fashion), although that should be expected for $400, which is what the Perego system would cost if you bought the stroller ($299) and the seat ($90) plus tax/or shipping. There are other systems out there to consider (Metrolite if you want something lighter) that are cheaper and a few that are more expensive. But this one compares favorably to all of them. If money is no object, the Peg Perego may be you best bet, but for the rest of us, although this is not a cheap stroller, it is the best value (as long as you can deal with squeaky wheels - hint: silicone, not WD40).