Used car for elderly parents
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Hello all,
Looking for some car advice for my parents.
My mums 65 and wants to change her 04 1.6 Ford Focus for something thats a bit nicer to drive, the Focus has done 135k and is getting a bit tired. She doesn't want anything bigger, but occasionally does the 300 mile round trip to my sisters so needs a little grunt. My dad drives it but isn't that into cars, and isn't really that bothered by what it is. Neither of them particularly like the Focus, but have stuck with it for 4 years.
I've been out of the industry too long to know whats wearing well, what gives regular grief and what doesn't.
Whats the perfect car for them?
Budget is around 4-5k and annual mileage is around 6k max so no diesels ideally and nothing bigger than MK1 Focus size.
Thanks
Looking for some car advice for my parents.
My mums 65 and wants to change her 04 1.6 Ford Focus for something thats a bit nicer to drive, the Focus has done 135k and is getting a bit tired. She doesn't want anything bigger, but occasionally does the 300 mile round trip to my sisters so needs a little grunt. My dad drives it but isn't that into cars, and isn't really that bothered by what it is. Neither of them particularly like the Focus, but have stuck with it for 4 years.
I've been out of the industry too long to know whats wearing well, what gives regular grief and what doesn't.
Whats the perfect car for them?
Budget is around 4-5k and annual mileage is around 6k max so no diesels ideally and nothing bigger than MK1 Focus size.
Thanks
Know a few people with a Jazz and it gets good reviews. Ditto the Yaris if you don't mine the image.
That said, you could do a lot worse than another, later model, focus. They are not bad cars and it should feel reasonably familiar.
If you want a slightly more Germanic feel obviously the A3 is the Audi offering and my parents enjoy theirs.
Are they after an auto or a manual? Mainly local trips, or reasonable motorway millage?
Daniel
That said, you could do a lot worse than another, later model, focus. They are not bad cars and it should feel reasonably familiar.
If you want a slightly more Germanic feel obviously the A3 is the Audi offering and my parents enjoy theirs.
Are they after an auto or a manual? Mainly local trips, or reasonable motorway millage?
Daniel
Once a lady gets in a sitty-uppy car like a Qashqai, they never look back.
Toyota Auris is the other one I'd consider. Basically I'd be looking for Japanese and petrol, Mazda 3 is another good one.
My Mum (70) has a FIAT 500L but I hate the blasted contraption. Her partner (78) has just bought a Range Rover V8, but I think that's probably not what you're after...
Toyota Auris is the other one I'd consider. Basically I'd be looking for Japanese and petrol, Mazda 3 is another good one.
My Mum (70) has a FIAT 500L but I hate the blasted contraption. Her partner (78) has just bought a Range Rover V8, but I think that's probably not what you're after...
Jazz is the default choice for the older generation my dad's had a 52 plate one since 2005 and it still works just as it did when new. He only does 3k miles a year but it gets serviced annually and never has an issue for mots.
They are small cars but are cleverly designed and have loads of space inside. I use my dad's for tip runs and picking up bulky stuff.
They are far from an inspiring drive but they do the job they were designed to do very well.
They are small cars but are cleverly designed and have loads of space inside. I use my dad's for tip runs and picking up bulky stuff.
They are far from an inspiring drive but they do the job they were designed to do very well.
Get them one of these:
Suzuki Kizashi:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Fiesta Titanium fits the bill perfectly:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
B Max if access is an issue:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Suzuki Kizashi:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Fiesta Titanium fits the bill perfectly:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
B Max if access is an issue:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
ZX10R NIN said:
If i tried getting my grandparents into a Nissan Note/Jazz they'd tell me to F off.
What do they drive currently?My FIL is in his early 80s and they enjoy the raised driving position and easy access. Plus it just "goes". Hasnt needed a spanner to put to it in three years other than servicing and is very well finished for the price of it. Decent bootspace too and easy to park.
All of these things are important when you're in your 80s apparently.
Granddad Alpina B3 the wide opening door make access a breeze for him after his hip & knee replacements, my Nan is in the process of getting an A250 both are in their 80's.
Looks are important to them as is access comfort, a decent amount of poke & space to fit the Golf Clubs & Bowls in.
As they always remind me they're old not dead lol.
Looks are important to them as is access comfort, a decent amount of poke & space to fit the Golf Clubs & Bowls in.
As they always remind me they're old not dead lol.
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