So, what car should my parents buy??

"Deal Killer - Powered by Focus" (dealkiller-ii) 10/13/2016 at 22:27 • Filed to: None

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My parents, who are 81 & 82 years old, have recently sold their old house, and are planning on trading in my dad’s ‘99 Ram pick-up and my mom’s ‘07 Impala for one car. They are not extravagant people, so I’m leaning towards a slightly used care for them, although a reasonably priced used vehicle wouldn’t be out of the question. Most likely, it will be a small SUV (yeah, I know), because they are easier to get into and out of for both of them. For a couple in their 80's, they can both get around fairly well, with no disabilities between them. I leaning towards either a late model Escape (maybe the prior generation), or a Honda CR-V. Any thoughts?

The general for your time.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 22:29

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Camry

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 22:34

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I don’t think the General Mayhem is the right car for your folks. Maybe Stubby Bob...

Leonardo DiCabriolet > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/13/2016 at 22:39

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Gonna have to disagree, they’re older, they fit the Corvette stigma

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 10/13/2016 at 22:43

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gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 22:44

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I personally have never managed to find a comfortable position in the front of a 2nd-gen Escape. Maybe it’s just me, (I’m 6'2, 220lbs) but it’s not something I can imagine an 80-year-old in. Lower back stiffness every time I get out from the seat bolstering pushing my shoulders forward and/or me slouching down to avoid it. I don’t really have anything else to add, except that I would be looking at something a little more luxurious if I was shopping for my grandparents (my parents aren’t quite that old yet).

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 22:45

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Venza. Its a Camry, but higher ride/seat height, easier ingress and egress. Available AWD with the V6, or a more economical 4 in FWD. I work on one for a couple your parents age, and they were both commenting how great a car it is for them as they’ve lost mobility as they’ve aged. Not sure if the price is in range, but one to consider.

Stapleface > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 22:53

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Kia Soul. They’re super easy to get in and out of.

Dean Beyer > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 23:04

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At the risk of perpetuating the stereotype...

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 23:10

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crossover, easy to get in/out and better sight lines

Land_Yacht_225 > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/13/2016 at 23:42

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The new Kia Sportage is a hell of a sweet ride.

AWD SX Turbo, which is their top of the line no additional option selection required it’s all included trim tops out at $35,000.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/14/2016 at 00:16

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The Scion XB seems to be really good with seniors getting in and out of.

Shift24 > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 10/14/2016 at 00:24

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I know people think its bit of a stretch but my ex’s grand parents had a new Honda Fit and they loved it. Good ride height, decent space, great MPG, and very easy to maneuver due to size. Also can get a loaded one for about what a low grade CR-V would start at. The other thing to look at is the HR-V, one of the best choices for the CUVs along with the CX5 or CX3

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Leonardo DiCabriolet 10/14/2016 at 08:44

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Perhaps, but they need a windshield.

Leonardo DiCabriolet > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 10/14/2016 at 15:04

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I believe this fulfills your criteria.