Mom needs new car

[David S]

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

[papercup]

Dodge Caliber
MSRP: $13,425-19,425
Invoice: $12,627-18,087
Class: compact car

[BigGuynRusty]

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

[jdc]

whats your budget?

1999-2004 honda accord would work

and thats a sweet chevy malibu cup

[sscutchen]

Ford Focus.

[elmo3]

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.

[BigGuynRusty]

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

[JoeBob]

I am in the Scion/Toyota camp.
Xb, or maybe a Corolla.
Cheap, reliable, efficient.

[chopperbob]

xB is good. I love the new Civic, however. Love it! (I don't own one, however)

bob.

[mick e]

camry