mobility car beckons

[simonNOSking]

well just got home from work to find out my son has been given Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance. So a mobility car is now available to us. Had a very quick look at whats available. Was surprised at the choice i must say. Never had a brand new car before. So what to get ? There is only the 3 of us. My son has mobility issues so a 4/5 door is a must. The Disco will sell for 3k so will just throw that at the deposit.
http://www.motabilityonline.co.uk/carsearch/pagina...
this is the link to what cars are available. Any thoughts ?

[simonNOSking]

Seat Exeo 2.0TD S 4dr
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0TD SRi
Volvo S60 2.0TD ES 4dr
Seat Leon 2.0TD FR 5dr
New Vauxhall Astra 2.0TD SRi 5dr
MINI Mini Countryman 2.0TD Cooper SD 5dr
Skoda Superb 2.0TD S 5dr
Ford Mondeo 2.0TD Zetec 5dr
To name but a few of the possibilities. Spoiled for choice i think. Good selection

[Vocal Minority]

Of that list I would gravitate to the S60, the Mondeo and the ahem...Countryman (sorry).

But that is entirely subjective. Read brocuhres and reviews, pick your favourites for a shortlist and enjoy going shopping is my suggestion!

[Triumph Man]

simonNOSking said:

Seat Exeo 2.0TD S 4dr
Vauxhall Insignia 2.0TD SRi
Volvo S60 2.0TD ES 4dr
Seat Leon 2.0TD FR 5dr
New Vauxhall Astra 2.0TD SRi 5dr
MINI Mini Countryman 2.0TD Cooper SD 5dr
Skoda Superb 2.0TD S 5dr
Ford Mondeo 2.0TD Zetec 5dr
To name but a few of the possibilities. Spoiled for choice i think. Good selection

The S60, if only for the 5 cylinder warble.

[Vulgar LS2]

I would start with some test drives and go from there, afterall you will be tied to it for a while.

you may not get a very good response to your questions as most people on PH think this is from benifits and are to stupid to to realise that motability is a charity that takes your payments in return for a car.

[grasum]

Countryman!!! IMHO Great economic 2.0 diesel straight from the BMW range! 5 door with great access! Build quality, funky looks, Bluetooth, Air Con, UsB, Parking Sensors all for less than £500...

but its your choice...

Graham

[Triumph Man]

grasum said:

Countryman!!! IMHO Great economic 2.0 diesel straight from the BMW range! 5 door with great access! Build quality, funky looks, Bluetooth, Air Con, UsB, Parking Sensors all for less than £500...

but its your choice...

Graham

Checks profile... it all makes sense now

[simonNOSking]

Vulgar LS2 said:

I would start with some test drives and go from there, afterall you will be tied to it for a while.

you may not get a very good response to your questions as most people on PH think this is from benifits and are to stupid to to realise that motability is a charity that takes your payments in return for a car.

I have worked and contributed to society for over 25 years. I'm no benefit scrounger that's for sure

[simonNOSking]

anonymous said:

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no wheel chair access needed.He does require assistance to get in the car

[Vocal Minority]

Would anything to low/high be a problem?

I suppose once again, though, the recommendation would be, don't listen to us muppets, go and have a butchers!

[blearyeyedboy]

simonNOSking said:

no wheel chair access needed.He does require assistance to get in the car

So would something at a higher level to get in/out of be useful? (MPV/SUV)

If he has trouble bending down to sit in a car, this is worth considering.

[redtwin]

simonNOSking said:

no wheel chair access needed.He does require assistance to get in the car

Get the one with the highest roofline then. If there is an MPV or other with sliding side doors then that's what I would get.

I don't have children, but have been helping out a relative with the school run since last week and it is a serious pain bending over and leaning into the car just to get car seat belts done up. If I had to do it on a regular basis my Accord saloon would have to go for something like Grand Caravan or similar.

[Jandywa]

anonymous said:

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Agree. bloody good cars these!

[CYMR0]

Also consider that £3k of deposit from the Disco is £1k/year on top of your payments that won't be funded for next time unless you save.

Nothing wrong with that as long as you're going into it with your eyes open.

However I've just spotted a Ford S-Max for under a grand with the 160 bhp petrol and that would be my choice... a great car ... spacious, practical, not too shabby on the handling.

Being even more practical I'd suggest Berlingo/Skoda Roomster/Peugeot 3008/SEAT Altea/Ford C-Max/VW Touran in order of ascending deposit.

[matchmaker]

simonNOSking said:

anonymous said:

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no wheel chair access needed.He does require assistance to get in the car

The Superb then - acres of space in the back.

[Arthur Daley]

Superb... Fantastic car.

[davepoth]

Arthur Daley said:

Superb... Fantastic car.

Superb...Superb.

[Deva Link]

CYMR0 said:

Also consider that £3k of deposit from the Disco is £1k/year on top of your payments that won't be funded for next time unless you save.

The maxium deposit is £2K now, unless there are special circumstances.

[GBB]

simonNOSking said:

anonymous said:

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no wheel chair access needed.He does require assistance to get in the car

If the S60 is like the original the roof is very raked at the back meaning lifting someone in may be difficult. I only had to lift in a 0-2 yr old and lost count of how many times I banged his head on the C pillar.

I'd recommend the Superb for acres of rear space and easy access.

[Six Fiend]

Deva Link said:

The maxium deposit is £2K now, unless there are special circumstances.

Loads over £2k so what qualifies as special circumstances?

http://www.motabilityonline.co.uk/carsearch/pagina...