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Best Vehicle for Elderly/Limited Mobility Drivers
68 messages, Last post on Aug 08, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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#66 of 68 suv low enough to get into high enough to get out of by caitlyn
Mar 29, 2012 (2:01 am)
Hoping my message will update some answers. I too am looking for an SUV that's is low enough to get in (I must be able to sit down and not lift up my leg to get in) and high enough to get out of i.e. without having to pull myself up (muscle atrophy). I have a Subaru Forrester which is fine to get in but getting out is no longer something I can do with two bad knees & arthritis. The seats are sedan-size low. Plus higher cars have a wide lip preventing me from just leaning my butt against the seat and getting in. I am 5'4 and basically need a 29-30" high seat (the forrester is 26" from the seat to the ground). My physical therapist has literally measured all this for me as I hunt for my new car.I am looking at the Ford Escape but am paranoid as I fell getting into a Toyota Highlander which, to a petite person like me, was a bus.
Thank you for your thoughtful responses. Also, you'd think salespeople or their managers would be more accomodating afterall helping someone out will lead to a possible sale and good word of mouth.
- ateixeira (Apr 06, 2012 11:51 am)
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#67 of 68 Re: suv low enough to get into high enough to get out of [caitlyn] by ateixeira
Apr 06, 2012 (11:51 am)
Replying to: caitlyn (Mar 29, 2012 2:01 am)
What year is your Forester? The 2009 and newer models are higher. You might find they're right where your "sweet spot" is in terms of seat height. Driver's side is power height adjustable on our 09 Limited, too.
#68 of 68 read many reviews praising the Forester's visiblity by zeeboy
Aug 08, 2012 (7:13 pm)
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/subaru/forester.htmTo POST a message, please
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