Need car suggestions for my mother

phuckingduck · October 5th, 2009, 2:42 AM

61 year old lady looking for a car. CPO works if the brand has a good enough program, but for my peace of mind I'd prefer new.

20-30k USD
FWD/AWD (AWD Preferred)
Heated Seats
If able, GPS.

Gogogo!

Spectre · October 5th, 2009, 2:44 AM

G35X.

EyeMWing · October 5th, 2009, 2:46 AM

Impreza.

... *think about the 2009 Impreza he just drove* ...

Make that a 2007 pre-owned Impreza.

Spectre · October 5th, 2009, 2:50 AM

The G35 is demonstrably older-person proof. FordCrusher GT had his mother buy one and it managed to make it from Virginia to NYC with almost no oil in the engine - and it survived.

Subarus aren't quite so durable.

phuckingduck · October 5th, 2009, 3:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

G35X.

Good suggestion! Found a local one that met the requirements, but still taking suggestions!

EyeMWing · October 5th, 2009, 3:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

The G35 is demonstrably older-person proof. FordCrusher GT had his mother buy one and it managed to make it from Virginia to NYC with almost no oil in the engine - and it survived.

Subarus aren't quite so durable.

You say this as if keeping dangerous old codgers on the road were a good thing.

GRtak · October 5th, 2009, 4:26 AM

I hear Buicks are old peeps cars, but why not have her get a G8?

EyeMWing · October 5th, 2009, 4:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GRtak

I hear Buicks are old peeps cars, but why not have her get a G8?

Because the G8 is a Pontiac images/smilies/tongue.gif

gaasc · October 5th, 2009, 4:39 AM

ummm....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Honda_Accord_EX.jpg

or if you can go a little bit over budget

Crazyjeeper · October 5th, 2009, 4:40 AM

I second the G35x. I got my mother to get a regular G35 and she loves it.

thevictor390 · October 5th, 2009, 4:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EyeMWing

Because the G8 is a Pontiac images/smilies/tongue.gif

And rear wheel drive.

argatoga · October 5th, 2009, 4:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

And rear wheel drive.

So is the G35. RWD shouldn't be an issue. The typical elderly driver won't spend much time going over 5mph. Only when they hit the accelerator instead of the brake and crash into someone's house do they go faster. In that situation it doesn't matter which wheels are driving the car.

thevictor390 · October 5th, 2009, 5:29 PM

I was referring to phuckingduck's original criteria.

argatoga · October 5th, 2009, 5:38 PM

Ah that's what I get for not paying attention.

thevictor390 · October 5th, 2009, 5:41 PM

Yeah, as you can see, I am no stranger to read wheel drive images/smilies/wink.gif

Spectre · October 5th, 2009, 8:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by argatoga

So is the G35. RWD shouldn't be an issue. The typical elderly driver won't spend much time going over 5mph. Only when they hit the accelerator instead of the brake and crash into someone's house do they go faster. In that situation it doesn't matter which wheels are driving the car.

The G35x is AWD.

British_Rover · October 19th, 2009, 2:33 AM

Volvo S60 or S80 AWD.

Best Luxury CPO program award two years running.

NAv was avaliable in either and a 2007 new body S80 V8 AWD is just now dropping under 30,000 with nav and CPO.

Sevs753 · October 19th, 2009, 3:22 AM

my vote is for a Ford Escape. my mother has one and she loves it. it's FWD with auto AWD (kicks in when needed)

brydiem · October 19th, 2009, 3:29 AM

Try and get something that is both FWD and AWD where you can swap between the two. We have a Subaru Outback that is permanently AWD, and all it does it suck up fuel- we don't need it. My grandma has a Suzuki SX4 AWD where you can choose between FWD and AWD and I think it is a great idea.

bartboy9891 · October 19th, 2009, 3:39 AM

Will your mom actually listen to your suggestions? Most couldn't care less about driving dynamics or anything else you'd expect them to look for.

October 5th, 2009, 2:42 AM	#1
phuckingduck is awesome! Joined: Mar 1st, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,424 Car: '03 Volvo S60 AWD Rep Power: 69	Need car suggestions for my mother 61 year old lady looking for a car. CPO works if the brand has a good enough program, but for my peace of mind I'd prefer new. 20-30k USD FWD/AWD (AWD Preferred) Heated Seats If able, GPS. Gogogo! __________________ If only I could be PhuckingGoose

October 5th, 2009, 2:44 AM	#2
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 10:26 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	G35X. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

October 5th, 2009, 2:50 AM	#4
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 10:26 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	The G35 is demonstrably older-person proof. FordCrusher GT had his mother buy one and it managed to make it from Virginia to NYC with almost no oil in the engine - and it survived. Subarus aren't quite so durable. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

October 5th, 2009, 4:26 AM	#7
GRtak Joined: Sep 6th, 2008 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Michigan USA Age: 40 Posts: 755 Rep Power: 14	I hear Buicks are old peeps cars, but why not have her get a G8? __________________ "Obviously, every mountain has already been climbed, which is why, nowadays, you need to reach the top of Everest in the nude to make waves."- Jeremy Clarkson "Scientists are saying the future is going to be far more futuristic than originally predicted."- Krysta Now- Southland Tales

October 5th, 2009, 4:39 AM	#9
gaasc Post Whore Joined: Apr 26th, 2008 Last Online: 5:02 AM Location: Honduras Age: 16 Posts: 1,261 Rep Power: 58	ummm.... or if you can go a little bit over budget __________________ Finally got a sig! ^you have been mind raped RED PICKUPS LAST FOREVER!

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EyeMWing Joined: Nov 17th, 2008 Last Online: 6:45 AM Location: Baltimore, MD; Harrisburg, PA; Los Angeles, CA Posts: 719 Car: 02 NA Focus, 98 Ford ZX2 Rep Power: 39	Impreza. ... think about the 2009 Impreza he just drove ... Make that a 2007 pre-owned Impreza.

October 5th, 2009, 4:40 AM	#10
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	I second the G35x. I got my mother to get a regular G35 and she loves it. __________________

October 5th, 2009, 5:29 PM	#13
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	I was referring to phuckingduck's original criteria.

October 5th, 2009, 5:38 PM	#14
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October 5th, 2009, 5:41 PM	#15
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	Yeah, as you can see, I am no stranger to read wheel drive

October 19th, 2009, 2:33 AM	#17
British_Rover Joined: Sep 4th, 2006 Last Online: 3:25 AM Location: Canton / Torrington, CT United States Age: 29 Posts: 1,868 Car: 1998 Grand Cherokee, 1979 CB750F, Dealer Demo Rep Power: 40	Volvo S60 or S80 AWD. Best Luxury CPO program award two years running. NAv was avaliable in either and a 2007 new body S80 V8 AWD is just now dropping under 30,000 with nav and CPO.

October 19th, 2009, 3:22 AM	#18
Sevs753 Joined: Jul 16th, 2009 Last Online: 6:14 AM Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 140 Car: 1991 Eagle Summit ES D: Rep Power: 4	my vote is for a Ford Escape. my mother has one and she loves it. it's FWD with auto AWD (kicks in when needed) __________________

October 19th, 2009, 3:29 AM	#19
brydiem Not A Dude Joined: Oct 28th, 2008 Last Online: 11:23 AM Location: Newcastle, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,117 Car: 1994 Suzuki Cino Swift/1998 Toyota Starlet Rep Power: 74	Try and get something that is both FWD and AWD where you can swap between the two. We have a Subaru Outback that is permanently AWD, and all it does it suck up fuel- we don't need it. My grandma has a Suzuki SX4 AWD where you can choose between FWD and AWD and I think it is a great idea.

October 19th, 2009, 3:39 AM	#20
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 1:33 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	Will your mom actually listen to your suggestions? Most couldn't care less about driving dynamics or anything else you'd expect them to look for. __________________

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