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Best Vehicles for Shorter Drivers
160 messages, Last post on Feb 16, 2009 at 11:34 PM
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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Mazda MAZDA3, MINI Cooper, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Read the Top 10 Vehicles for Shorter Drivers article and tell us what you think!
#109 of 160 Hi Suzzann- by revka
Jan 18, 2002 (8:07 am)
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#110 of 160 short woman needs a car-special needs-help by lois9
Feb 02, 2002 (10:44 am)
I need a car or SUV type to transport Mom, Dad and a wheel chair under $35k. Passenger type cars are too low for elderly to get in & out. My Montero is too high even with a stool. Need large back seat entry with angled hand grips. Older folks can not reach overhead easily.I like a back end tall enough to stand up the wheelchair.2002 honda crv was close but noisy & the dealer said I could NOT add hand grips to help with entry. Sub.Outback is close wheelchair has to be laid down & I would like to sit higher. Any suggestions?
#111 of 160 Hi lois9- Easy entry for elderly, wheel chair storage, and sitting up high. by revka
Feb 02, 2002 (9:03 pm)
Okay, my first thought: it sounds to me like you could use a minivan. Many of them have those side hand grips, easy middle row passenger entry; and with the 3rd row seats removed, there'd be plenty of space for a wheel chair (standing up).If your totally opposed to a minivan, then I'd suggest looking at some of the new crossovers suvs on the market such as the Buick Rendezvous or Toyota Highlander. Both of these do have pretty low ground clearance (6.9 inches) for suvs, and a decent amount of cargo space. Someone else may have another suggestion.
While you're waiting for more feedback, you should try using Edmunds' Advanced vehicle search for other ideas. Good luck and please keep us posted on what you decide.
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#112 of 160 Just a FYI: Moving to the Smart Shopper Message Board. by revka
Feb 19, 2002 (12:12 pm)
Starting next week, we're going to start the process of moving discussions in the Women's Auto Center over to other more active message boards.This discussion will soon be moved over to our Smart Shopper Message Board. We look forward to continuing this subject over there. Happy motoring!
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#113 of 160 It was nice... by suzzann
Mar 04, 2002 (6:57 am)
Having a board dedicated to women was nice, I'm going to miss it.#114 of 160 I agree... by mtngal
Mar 04, 2002 (1:13 pm)
But it should still be OK since we'll still be talking about cars for us "height challenged" ladies...#115 of 160 lois by claywaterfill
Mar 04, 2002 (2:43 pm)
Look at a Windstar. It'll have all the room you need, plus power adjustable pedals--moving you further away from the stearing wheel.In a sedan, the Taurus and Crown Victoria offer power adjustable pedals. These are designed just for shorter people to keep them from having to sit right up on the wheel to reach the pedals.
#116 of 160 Depends on needs by mikeintn
Mar 06, 2002 (12:26 pm)
My wife is 5' tall and loves her Chrysler Town and Country MiniVan. The seats work well for her and she is able to see the road well.She drives the van because she is the ultimate mom, driving carpool, taking kids to practices, church, etc. The van was a necessity. We drove all of them on the market and the TC was the winner for her needs. We've had it for two years and it has been great.
I try to get her to drive my Acura MDX but she always wants to drive her "mama van". So I guess it depends on your needs.
Good luck,
MIKEinTN
#117 of 160 mike by claywaterfill
Mar 06, 2002 (3:17 pm)
You are right. We bought a Chysler van last year and we love it like you wife loves hers. I think the Chrysler vans offer adjustable pedals new for 2002. Something to consider when your previous generation 2000 is up for replacement!#118 of 160 Is the 2002 Camry okay? by sam_beaver
Mar 06, 2002 (6:04 pm)
Have any 5'0" to 5'1" people tried the 2002 Camry? What did you think of that one? I haven't heard it mentioned yet.To POST a message, please
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