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Mom needs new car - David S - 04-06-2006
My 85 year old mom needs a new sedan (ie. 4 door) to drive the 2 blocks to the supermarket. My 16 year old son will inherit it when he goes to college. I want to buy her something new, safe, basic, and non-threatening. Low price is paramount.
Suggestions?
Thanks
Re: Mom needs new car - papercup - 04-06-2006
Dodge Caliber
MSRP: $13,425-19,425
Invoice: $12,627-18,087
Class: compact car
Re: Mom needs new car - BigGuynRusty - 04-06-2006
I am not joking, nor am I slamming your Mom.
Have you had her take a driver skills test, and a vision test?
If she passes these test, get her a Toyota, or Honda.
BGnR
Re: Mom needs new car - jdc - 04-06-2006
whats your budget?
1999-2004 honda accord would work
and thats a sweet chevy malibu cup
Re: Mom needs new car - sscutchen - 04-06-2006
Ford Focus.
Re: Mom needs new car - elmo3 - 04-06-2006
Scion xB.
Seriously.
Small, easy to drive, very high seating--which means easy entry/exit. And VERY BASIC--which means inexpensive.
And it's a Toyota, which means extremely reliable.
My 73 year old mom just bought one for exactly those reasons. And she drives to and from the supermarket and putters around town.
Re: Mom needs new car - BigGuynRusty - 04-06-2006
elmo3 is correct, the xB is the best price/value/reliability vehicle out there.
http://www.scion.com/showroom/xb/gallery/
Toyota was shooting for the youth market, not only hit it spot on, but also picked up the over 40 crowd, the ones that know a great bargain when they see it.
BGnR
Re: Mom needs new car - JoeBob - 04-06-2006
I am in the Scion/Toyota camp.
Xb, or maybe a Corolla.
Cheap, reliable, efficient.
Re: Mom needs new car - chopperbob - 04-06-2006
xB is good. I love the new Civic, however. Love it! (I don't own one, however)
bob.
Re: Mom needs new car - mick e - 04-06-2006
camry