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Best Vehicles for Shorter Drivers

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Mazda MAZDA3, MINI Cooper, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon

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#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.

#119 of 160 My wife and I by bobst

Mar 07, 2002 (8:09 am)

My wife is 5' 3" and I am 6'. We have a 4-cyl Honda Accord EX with a power adjustable seat. I lower it all the way, she raises it all the way, and we both are very comfortable driving the car.

#120 of 160 My girlfriend... by lemko

Mar 10, 2002 (8:53 pm)

...is 5'1" 107 lbs. She recently purchased a Chevrolet Impala and is quite comfortable with it. Her previous vehicle was a 1991 Mercury Tracer.

#121 of 160 Another suggestion for Lois9 by vkwheels

Mar 11, 2002 (5:02 pm)

I test drove the Matrix in which you sit a little higher than normal but not as high as a SUV type of car. It might be easier for an elderly person to get in & out off. Don't know if a wheelchair would fit, but it is a very roomy car, with a nice smooth ride. I tested the XR, which is the middle model.

#122 of 160 Minivan by risa5

Mar 12, 2002 (9:14 am)

I'm 5'0" and I drive an Elantra GT now; however, I can say from experience that a Dodge Caravan and the other Chrysler minivans are very good for petite women. My parents owned one for many years and I usually got driving duty. You get an excellent view of the road from all sides. Ours didn't have the adjustable pedals, but I still had no problems reaching the pedals. The worst vehicles for petite women have got to be those tall SUVs. My brother has a Dodge Durango and, even with footboards, it's really awkward to get in and out.

#123 of 160 Forester by suzzann

Mar 13, 2002 (6:52 am)

I'm happy with mine.

#124 of 160 Tall vehicles by mtngal

Mar 13, 2002 (7:15 am)

I have a Wrangler with 30" wheels (it's taller than many) and have no problems getting in unless I'm wearing a tight skirt. Since I don't own a dress or skirt that fits me at the moment, I don't worry about that!
 
My elderly mother, who probably couldn't get in my Wrangler, had no problems with a Blazer we rented. I didn't have any trouble driving it either.

#125 of 160 Wife's Choice by eeel

Dec 06, 2003 (11:36 am)

My wife is 5 feet 1 inches tall. She picked a Chrysler Concorde and loves it. We've had it for almost 2 years now. Can't get much bigger than that. Her other car is an Eagle Vision.

#126 of 160 by anonymousposts

Dec 15, 2003 (9:28 pm)

I am 5'2 and have found that Hondas are a better fit than most because of their lower dash. I have a 2004 Accord right now and it's a perfect fit for me and my 6'6 husband.

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