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Used car shopping can be as frustrating as new car shopping if you have to go in person. Haggling for prices and trying to talk with dealership salespeople can easily turn your excitement into frustration. But with online auto sales, you can dodge all the unpleasantness of dealership sales tactics and shop for used cars from the comfort of your own home. Plus, you won't lose out on opportunities to try out the vehicle, as most places allow a test drive period when you select something. You can fully research your vehicle online, and most retailers allow you to have the car delivered directly to your home. Today's used car buying process is completely different from what it was even ten years ago.

Getting your next used car through online services is a breeze. You can browse through different makes, models, colors, and years. Like the look of the Ford Mustang before the 2020 update? Check out used vehicles online. Online auto sale platforms give detailed information about each car, such as safety ratings, features, detailed photos of the interior and exterior, and prices (with monthly payment or lease calculator tools). For safety and mechanical features, you can see details and trim levels with advanced driver assistance systems, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane assist. By browsing the inventory of many dealerships and sellers, finding a top-level model is much easier than shopping locally.

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• Resources. Look for sites that have details about each vehicle. This includes photos of the car, details about mileage, the CarFax report, location, dealer, pricing history, and any past fender benders. You want to make sure your used car isn't going to need more maintenance than it's worth.
• Selection. Choose a platform that has a wide variety of used cars in the style you're looking for. Are there a range of makes and models? Do you have access to older and newer cars?
• Reputation. Check customer reviews and ratings to see what other car enthusiasts say about a particular auto sales site. Look for feedback on how trustworthy the platform is, how it handles customer service, and the overall buying process (including test drives, delivery, and returns).
• Cost. Ultimately, cost plays a major role. Which site has the car you like at the desired trim level for the best price? Does the price include extras like home delivery? Can you find extra deals through financing or other avenues offered at the auto sales site?

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When you’re a parent juggling a kid or two (or three or four), you’ll take any extra help you can get. And in the case of the Cybex e-Gazelle S —the brand’s second e-stroller—that extra help comes from its e-assist and hands-free rocking modes. If you’re interested in an e-stroller, my Cybex e-Gazelle S review might help you decide if it’s the one for you.

If you're in the market for an e-stroller, the Cybex e-Gazelle S is one of the most affordable ... [+] options.

When I was first asked to check out the brand’s newest model (the e-Priam is the company’s most luxurious option) I didn’t realize e-strollers were even a thing. E-bikes, yes. But something to assist my kid cargo (and her cargo) uphill? Genius! (When will they put that on a running stroller ?)

The stroller’s overall assembly was fairly straightforward, no thanks to its abysmal “instruction” manual. But I’ve also assembled more than a dozen strollers over the past two years. Aside from the e-assist, what I love are the removable shoulder pads for easy washing, the ease in changing the stroller configuration (more than 20 options available) and the market basket.

Although the e-assist is what makes this stroller stand out from others I’ve tested , I still prefer my A ustlen Entourage 2.0 and Nuna Triv Next when it comes to the actual stroller features and performance.

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Stroller weight:  32.4 pounds   | Max child weight:  50 pounds (per seat)   | Stroller dimensions: 42.3 x 26 x 43.3 inches (assembled); 32.3 x 26  x 15.3 inches (folded)

• E-assist makes uphills nearly nonexistent
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• Removable market basket provides additional storage
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• Hard to maneuver when front wheels are locked
• Folding is incredibly challenging
• Assembly instructions are nonsensical

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The first e-stroller from Cybex, the ePriam, is $1,599, with its designer version priced at $2,300. I spoke with a representative from Cybex who said the Gazelle stroller is the brand’s “gold” line versus the Priam’s platinum. The biggest differences between the two lines are the quality of the fabric, customizable features and in the case of the electric versions, an eco mode and Smart Assist on the Priam model.

The e-Gazelle S provides a smooth e-assist at a lower price point. It remains a high-quality stroller with 20-plus configurations, the ability to use a lie-flat bassinet and add a second seat, a sizable market basket and under-carriage storage.

There are a few quirks with the e-assist that took me some time to get used to: It turns off pretty quickly if you’re not engaging it, the throttle you need to press to get the motor going is a little awkward and you need to make sure the front wheels are unlocked for it to move. (On the flip side, the front wheels must be locked to use the hands-free rocking feature.)

There are three e-assist speeds, and if you’re on a downhill or even flat ground, even the slowest option really picks up speed. Cybex told me that the e-assist doesn’t engage until there’s been one revolution of the wheels for safety. You do have to hold the throttle in place with your finger to keep the motor engaged.

When it comes to the rocking feature, it’s cool, in theory. In practice, I wasn’t totally impressed. (I did not test it with a sleeping newborn.) It seemed jerky, and you need to do many things to engage it: lock front wheels, turn the power on, hold the rocking button until the correct light turns on—but if you wait too long the entire system turns off.

The Cybex e-Gazelle S has generous under-carriage storage.

Ample Storage Space

Every parent knows that no stroller is worth its salt if it can’t carry enough supplies to support a small kid kingdom. The under-carriage baskets of my strollers have become an abyss of snacks, wrappers, blankets, toys, sunglasses, sunblocks and freshly picked weeds—gifts from my children. The Cybex e-Gazelle S has a generous under-carriage basket, and its design makes it simple to find what you’re looking for. Plus, the market basket fits comfortably in the top stroller position (assuming you’re not using a second seat) and, together, the stroller holds 55 pounds of cargo, not counting the kids.

I also appreciate the cup holder, which easily attaches to either side of the handlebar—although it’s not quite big enough for my Stanley.

Compact Fold, But Not Without Challenges

When I could finally manage to fold the stroller (which took several emails to the brand and watching an instructional video multiple times), the Cybex e-Gazelle S is very compact. It easily fit into my sedan’s trunk and in the back of our minivan. But I need to spend a moment to discuss the problems with the folding.

Folding a stroller should be a two-second (at most) task, ideally with one hand, like with the Nuna Triv Next. You’ve got at least one kid you need to wrangle, and spending time and hands dealing with a pesky stroller fold is less than ideal.

Folding the Cybex e-Gazelle S requires not only two hands, but holding down two buttons in one hand and adjusting a latch with the other, all while forcing the handlebar down (farther than you realize it needs to go) and back to collapse the unit. Oh, and you also need to unlock the front wheels before you can do any of this. Once folded, the carrying handle sits at an awkward position so you can’t lift the stroller directly upward; you need to angle the stroller toward your body—which is more than 32 pounds—to pick it up.

My Expertise

I have been reviewing and testing baby and kids gear since I became a mom seven years ago. I now have three kids (ages 7, 4.5 and 2). Over the years, I have written extensively about crib mattresses , jogging strollers and car seats . I have assembled more than a dozen strollers.

Additionally, I’ve worked closely with experts in infant and children’s safety, including those from the American Academy of Pediatrics , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Environmental Working Group .

For this article, I spoke with child gear safety experts Holly Choi of Safe Beginnings and Jamie Grayson .

I tested the Cybex e-Gazelle S e-stroller with my 2-year-old.

How I Tested The Cybex E-Gazelle S

I used the Cybex e-Gazelle S with my youngest child who is 2 years old and weighs about 30 pounds, using the single forward-facing seat. My house is essentially in a valley, which means I have to walk uphill in any direction—perfect for testing the e-assist.

I assessed the ease of assembly of the stroller and its additional features, in this case, the market basket and rain fly. I looked at how easily and quickly I could fold the stroller, and once folded, how easy it was to put in my car (a van and a sedan trunk).

I also tested how “wipeable” the stroller was, using a toddler snack pouch, because are you really a parent if your stroller isn’t covered in snacks?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the cybex e-gazelle s different from the cybex gazelle s.

The Cybex Gazelle S is not an e-stroller, which is the biggest difference from the e-Gazelle S. Because of this, the unit is a little smaller and much lighter (about four pounds lighter). The max child weight for both strollers are the same, at 50 pounds. The Cybex Gazelle S and the Cybex e-Gazelle S both come with a market basket, cup holder, car seat adapters and a rain cover. 

Is The Cybex E-Gazelle S Worth It?

Right now, Cybex is one of the only companies that has e-stroller options (e-Priam and the e-Gazelle). It’s likely other manufacturers will follow suit. If you find yourself doing a lot of walking in hillier areas, the Cybex e-Gazelle might be worth the price tag ($1,099) to make the walk easier. 

Grayson loves the brand’s nonelectric Gazelle, and says he was blown away by the electric version. “When it comes to double strollers, one of the things that can be hardest about a tandem—front to back—versus a side-by-side is weight distribution,” Grayson told Forbes Vetted by email. “This can make tandem strollers a bit harder to maneuver. By adding motorized assistance to the Gazelle, [the brand] has taken a terrific stroller and given it that extra oomph to make pushing it much, much easier.” 

Personally, though, I would not invest in an e-stroller. Granted, I love the ease the assist gives, but I also am used to running with my kids in a single or double stroller on hilly terrain. Arm and core workout! Ironically, for me, the aggravation of folding and lifting this stroller outweighs the e-assist.

Is The Cybex E-Gazelle S Compatible With Car Seats?

The Cybex e-Gazelle S comes with a car seat adapter that works with Nuna, Maxi Cosi and Cybex car seats. Additionally, there is an  adapter, which fits certain Chicco, Peg Perego and Graco infant car seats.

Are The Cybex E-Gazelle S And Other E-Strollers Safe?

As required with all strollers, the Cybex e-Gazelle S meets  federal safety requirements , and its battery is tested to meet UL 2271 certification. 

“I’m a huge user-manual nerd,” Choi says. “There are specific care things for the battery” that users should pay attention to. “Follow the warnings and take care of the battery.”

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