Automobile revelations aside, after the jaunt to Utica the Zooper won our hearts (and wallets). Kids World had a single 2006 model left – the price was right, and they were no longer going to carry the brand because (surprise) the cost of the new models was too much for the Uticans to bear. We asked if they could hold it for us, and we traveled back west to the ‘cuse, confident in stroller and suddenly anxious about our other teeny motorized conveyance.
To make a longer story short, after some research we discovered that Costco sells the 2007 models (now with a cupholder!) for just a few extra bucks over the 2006 one in Utica. We ordered a navy blue one and it arrived just a few days ago, It’s assembled and sitting in our hallway. We took our eldest kitty for a spin in the dining room – hopefully our newborn will enjoy it a bit more. And take less hateful swipes at me.
For posterity, here are the features of our Navy Blue 2007 Zooper Boogie
- 3 16 inch inflatable wheels
- Freely rotating front tire with wheel lock (for jogging)
- 5 point safety harness
- Rear deploy braking parachute
- Front OR rear facing child seat
- Ability to drop in a third party car seat
- Sun shade, rain cover, snow booty, acid rain neutralizer
- Removable child restraint bar
- Remote Control with throttle control
- Dual Cup holders
- Folding mechanism with lock for transport
- ABS Brakes
- Storage Bin
- Optional Flame Decals
- and much much more!
Curious? Check it out at CostCo. Please note that the above photo is a promotional one – I do not own an all white outfit (not since the leisure suit incident), nor am I taking my bubbly child to the airport with my duffel bag full of smack and/or stacks of $20 bills. You can imagine it’s me if you want. Whatever makes you feel good.
