Need to consider a motor for my mum now dad is dead!
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bernhund said:
Troubleatmill said:
Hyundai i10 or equivalent Kia
Just had a quick look on 'What Car' at the little i10 and the write up's are very good. Troubleatmill said:
Hyundai i10 or equivalent Kia
I was going to recommend an i10. Friend of mine was in a similar predicament as the OP a few years ago, traded the fathers old Honda and Mothers old Yaris for an i10, I drove it a few weeks ago and I was VERY impressed, well specced too
bernhund said:
i10 is sounding better all the time. Probably long warranty too. My Mum won't be looking for anything exciting, just a town car that's easy really. Occasionally she would whizz up the A21 from the coast to Sevenoaks, but it's mainly 60 mph when there's no congestion.
Big chunky comtrols - handy if she has any arthritis.Easy in and out
Well specced
Whoever designed the car knew how to cater for the older generation.
aspirated said:
Suzuki Jimny? Little easier to see out of/safer in winter/event of a crash
1.3 Auto
That good seating position in regards to view means it's a bit of a step up for someone elderly though. Something lower to the ground with the seat around hip height is much better for access.1.3 Auto
I'd probably recommend one of the Korean cars too. They are affordable with long warranties and a nice enough size. My only grandparent who still drives uses a small Kia, she's had it at least 5 years now and never talks about it, which I assume means it's reliable as she always used to complain about her previous Citroen (a Berlingo van) causing her problems.
Just got my mum a 2008 A150 Avantagrde.
It is absolutely mint with full service history and 30k miles on it.
It drives like a new car, looks like a new car, feels like a new car and she loves it.
Very easy to drive, with a slightly raise driving position, far easier than the 61 plate Mini it replaced, and loads of usable space inside for its compact exterior size, a very clever little car.
Forgot to say, £4700 with 12 months warranty, a full service beforehand and the rear bumper resprayed as there was a couple of scratches where the previous owner had loaded stuff into the boot.
It is absolutely mint with full service history and 30k miles on it.
It drives like a new car, looks like a new car, feels like a new car and she loves it.
Very easy to drive, with a slightly raise driving position, far easier than the 61 plate Mini it replaced, and loads of usable space inside for its compact exterior size, a very clever little car.
Forgot to say, £4700 with 12 months warranty, a full service beforehand and the rear bumper resprayed as there was a couple of scratches where the previous owner had loaded stuff into the boot.
Probably best to visit a car supermarket, try some cars because chances are there will be minor issues that only you mum will spot, seat height head room, boot space, visibility that means the best car in PH's opinion isn't the best for her. I'd still say try Korean, or if you want something similar but from a more prestigious origin the up/mii/citigo may fit the bill.
I want through the same as you a couple of years back. In the end I took a day off and drove her round a few garages to see what she wanted although she was clueless
In the end she had fond memories of the Renault, similar reasons to your mum, and as she needed the space I got her a great deal on a megane.
For that reason I'd steer her towards a Renault Clio if she's after a smaller type car... for old time's sake
In the end she had fond memories of the Renault, similar reasons to your mum, and as she needed the space I got her a great deal on a megane.
For that reason I'd steer her towards a Renault Clio if she's after a smaller type car... for old time's sake
My old man had a Hyundai i10 before he died (it was also his second one) and he was 6'2" and probably around 20 stone - he found they had plenty of room. 1.2 engine if I remember correctly. I drove it before it was sold and having come from quite a powerful Volvo I was shocked at how well it drove. Not that your Mum will be looking to speed in it but I was on the motorway and hadn't realised that it had crept up to 80 leptons and it honestly wasn't struggling. I reckon you cannot go far wrong with one. Go to a dealer and try one, then take a look in the classifieds - they have a long warranty (5 years I think) so a second hand purchase should be bomb proof!
Probably not a million miles away:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...
Probably not a million miles away:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...
Edited by elanfan on Friday 18th April 20:04
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