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I Need A Recommendation - oldeguy - 08-20-2007
Okay, my Mother-in-law, who is 79 years old, is under the impression that she will be able to buy a new smaller car than her Buick Century. I told her I would check things out. She is somewhat fragile, so the three main things she is looking for in a car are:
1) Smaller than a 1999 Buick Century
2) A very comfortable ride, like a Buick Centrury with it's couches for seats
3) Must be a new car
I realize that at her age, she probably will have her licence revoked, or should, but, like I said, I said i would look into it. :rolleyes: Thanks everyone
I Need A Recommendation - NOS2Go4Me - 08-20-2007
2007 Focus SE sedan with the 15" steelies? They're plush-ish for sure.
I Need A Recommendation - reldridge - 08-20-2007
I second Adam's recommendation. Plush, small, easy to drive, and pretty darn safe. Plus, the end of year incentives are hard to say no to.
Ryan
I Need A Recommendation - Oscar The Grouch - 08-21-2007
I recommend a Konisegg CCX. Nothing says "I'm one hip grandma" like a CCX.
I Need A Recommendation - Flofocus - 08-21-2007
mazdaspeed3
I Need A Recommendation - Oscar The Grouch - 08-21-2007
Flofocus,Aug 20 2007, 10:53 AM Wrote:mazdaspeed3
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Go boost or go home. Right? :lol:
I Need A Recommendation - NikiterZTS - 08-21-2007
STI....she needs a good traction in a winter :)
I Need A Recommendation - Oscar The Grouch - 08-21-2007
NikiterZTS,Aug 20 2007, 11:00 AM Wrote:STI....she needs a good traction in a winter :)
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There's always an Abrams Tank. Safe, all weather traction, and a sweet ass resale value.
I Need A Recommendation - ZTWsquared - 08-21-2007
You don't need a license to buy a car ... my mom didn't start driving until she was 72 and didn't give it up until she hit 84 ... and even then it was the family that took her off the road, not the guv'mint.
If you think you might be in line to inherit the car, then a Subie or Mazda should be your recommendation.
Otherwise the Focus might be a good choice, but the Corolla might be better because of its softer seats and suspension, and better resale value.
oldeguy,Aug 20 2007, 09:27 AM Wrote:Okay, my Mother-in-law, who is 79 years old, is under the impression that she will be able to buy a new smaller car than her Buick Century. I told her I would check things out. She is somewhat fragile, so the three main things she is looking for in a car are:
1) Smaller than a 1999 Buick Century
2) A very comfortable ride, like a Buick Centrury with it's couches for seats
3) Must be a new car
I realize that at her age, she probably will have her licence revoked, or should, but, like I said, I said i would look into it. :rolleyes: Thanks everyone
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I Need A Recommendation - oldeguy - 08-21-2007
Oscar The Grouch,Aug 20 2007, 11:13 AM Wrote:how's the ride? It has to be comfortable like a floatin' boatNikiterZTS,Aug 20 2007, 11:00 AM Wrote:STI....she needs a good traction in a winter :)
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I Need A Recommendation - Oscar The Grouch - 08-21-2007
oldeguy,Aug 20 2007, 11:41 AM Wrote:Oscar The Grouch,Aug 20 2007, 11:13 AM Wrote:how's the ride? It has to be comfortable like a floatin' boatNikiterZTS,Aug 20 2007, 11:00 AM Wrote:STI....she needs a good traction in a winter :)
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I think they have Gyros controlled to a nice hydraulic/air suspension. Doesn't get any better than that. :D
I Need A Recommendation - oldeguy - 08-21-2007
Oscar The Grouch,Aug 20 2007, 12:02 PM Wrote:Smaller than a Buick Century?oldeguy,Aug 20 2007, 11:41 AM Wrote:Oscar The Grouch,Aug 20 2007, 11:13 AM Wrote:how's the ride? It has to be comfortable like a floatin' boatNikiterZTS,Aug 20 2007, 11:00 AM Wrote:STI....she needs a good traction in a winter :)
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There's always an Abrams Tank. Safe, all weather traction, and a sweet ass resale value.
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I think they have Gyros controlled to a nice hydraulic/air suspension. Doesn't get any better than that. :D
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I Need A Recommendation - Frost__2001 - 08-21-2007
for her age, I'd recommend the Toyota Corolla as it's not fast and it's boring to drive, so it would be a good match, if she wants something a little sportier then a Corolla, Focus for sure.
I Need A Recommendation - NOS2Go4Me - 08-21-2007
Oh god, a Corolla. Death by anemic hamsters. If you value her life, don't get her a freakin' Corolla. That's Japanese for Coronary - something I nearly have each time I get one as a rental. Most useless Toyota - EVER.
I Need A Recommendation - OAC_Sparky - 08-21-2007
08 Taurus. Safest car on the road, she'll sit higher with good visibility.
OFC, it might not be something you'd prefer to inherit.
I Need A Recommendation - FocusGuy7476 - 08-21-2007
Honda Fit
I Need A Recommendation - SliverSteeda - 08-21-2007
Um.... a focus?
I Need A Recommendation - naz - 08-24-2007
toyota is the new buick... so toyota corolla with leather would be high up on my list for grannies!
I Need A Recommendation - oldeguy - 08-25-2007
I'm thinking I might try to steer her towards a Subaru Legacy, it's smaller than the Buick, and maybe a comfortable ride. She is thinking about around $30,000.00 or less. She has Osteoporosis(sic?) so it has to be a softer ride. If it wasn't for the brittle bones, I would recommend the Focus ses without a doubt.
I Need A Recommendation - Frost__2001 - 08-25-2007
Under or around $30K? then that makes a better line up then,
I recommend the following in this order:
1. Ford Fusion
2. Saturn Aura
3. Ford Taurus (Basic)
4. Pontiac G6
5. Honda Accord
6. Chrysler 300
7. Hyundai Sonata
8. Hyundai Elantra (Avoid the Sport trimed one for the softer ride)
9. Toyota Camry / Camry Hybrid
10. Volvo S40 (Basic)