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| We are presently driving a 1997 Lincoln Towncar that we would like to replace within the next few of years. We like the Lincoln's comfortable ride and the fact that the seats sit higher than many other cars. (It is getting harder on our knees to get in and out of vehicles that are too low to the ground.) For our next car, we have considered SUV's, but believe the ride would be rougher than we are used to. Minivans are a possiblity, but that's more space than we need. Any recommendations on a car that would meet our needs? Is there any way we can compare seat heights other than physically getting in and out of each car? Thank you! | |
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Replying to: yorose (Aug 05, 2006 4:51 pm) the link is Disabled and elderly
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Aug 05, 2006 5:13 pm) Anyone got any suggestions for bigbutr or yorose? Thanks! tidester, host |
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Replying to: yorose (Aug 05, 2006 4:51 pm)
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Replying to: prosa (Aug 05, 2006 7:52 pm) I'll second this recommendation. The Ford Five Hundred has a similar step-in height to a minivan (I believe it's the same platform Volvo uses on its XC90 - station wagon looking thing). My mother uses a Nissan Quest (and Pontiac Montana before it) to tote my disabled 90 YO great aunt around. |
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Replying to: bigbutr (Aug 04, 2006 5:24 pm) I would try to find a Ford Ranger with a bench. Those things will literally run forever, and are much heavier-duty than something like an Element. I've seen local mail carriers using Ford Escapes, but you can't get those with bench seats. |
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Replying to: yorose (Aug 05, 2006 4:51 pm) There are many crossover utility vehicles that may fit your needs. I have osteoarthritis in my hips and currently it is hard for me to get out of my Intrepid. Examples of crossovers are the Toyota Highlander, Ford Escape, Acura MDX, Mercury Mariner, Honda Pilot, etc. My favorite and the one I will buy is the Hyundai Santa Fe. I'm getting it because it is easy to get in and out of. I have also tested the Highlander and it was easy, too. The others would be similar. |
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Hey yawll, Its finally time to think about my first car to use on the road. As I near 16, my old truck will just not be enough. My parents have descided to get me a new car that will be broke in before I leave for collage in the coming years. A few alternatives that I have come up with is the Kia Rio/ Hyundai Accent. Any info on those cars will be greatly appreciated. Another would be the Chevy Aveo. Possibly, I might consider the new Nissan Versa, and the Suzuki SX4. Any advice will be greatly appreciated in relations to this topic. Any input on the cars listed above or any others you would reccomend along those lines will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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