Buying car for parents

killer007 · 22-03-2014 8:29am #1

I have been tasked with finding a car for my parents who are in their 70's.They are pretty comfortable at driving so their only ask is that it is a bit higher than their Peugeot 306 year 2005.
They are looking for a 2011-2013 model. Other than Nissan Juke or Toyota Rav 4 , what are my options?
This may be a how long is a piece of string question. Thanks in advance.

MuppetCheck · 22-03-2014 9:41am

The Juke is actually a good little car, looks are marmite but at least it stands out.

Worth looking at a Skoda Yeti too.

colm_mcm · 22-03-2014 9:43am

Most modern cars will be higher than a 306 either way. (Edit, just figured they must have a 307)
A new dacia Sandero Stepway or Duster might fit the bill?

I'd say they'll like the juke tbh, any ones I see are driven by elderly people.

clogher71 · 22-03-2014 9:45am

Hyundai iX35

djimi · 22-03-2014 9:55am

What kind of driving (urban/rural/motorway) and what kind of mileage will they be doing?

Stoolbend · 22-03-2014 10:13am

Peugeot 3008 is worth a look if they're happy with the 307.

Vote 4 Pedro · 22-03-2014 10:50am

Golf Plus, small enough car with a higher seating position, it also has a larger/tall door making it easy to get in and out of for those getting on in years.

killer007 · 22-03-2014 4:32pm

They are driving 99% rural, 15,000 kms max a year.

Nforce · 22-03-2014 5:01pm

ix20.

ba_barabus · 22-03-2014 5:11pm

killer007 wrote: »

They are driving 99% rural, 15,000 kms max a year.

1.2TSI Skoda Yeti

I purchased one for my mother doing similar driving and she loves it and a number of her friends have bought them or ordered then since based on how nice it is.

killer007 · 22-03-2014 9:05pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

1.2TSI Skoda Yeti

I purchased one for my mother doing similar driving and she loves it and a number of her friends have bought them or ordered then since based on how nice it is.

Good thinking, even Top Gear seemed to like it.Sounds funny that I could tell them to buy something recommended on Top Gear .:)

MuppetCheck · 22-03-2014 9:31pm

killer007 wrote: »

Good thinking, even Top Gear seemed to like it.Sounds funny that I could tell them to buy something recommended on Top Gear .:)

My old lad bought the reasonably priced car:pac:

d1234 · 22-03-2014 10:22pm

What is the budget OP?

Interslice · 22-03-2014 10:29pm

corolla verso?

My grandparents think it's great. They had an avensis before but found it too low.

Buying car for parents

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