gadgetgricey Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Wont bore with the details but basically my Dad is not very well and is now being cared for by myself and wife. However we still need to get him to Hospital/Docs on a fairly regular basis. Having issues with transport as issues with all of the current "fleet", either too low (Vw Golf/Rover 75) or too high (Freelander) Was thinking Scenic/Picasso/Sharan etc, Middle Ground on height and large doors for easy access. Any thoughts suggestions appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Mercedes Vaneo would fit the bill. ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 From experience, anything like a C-Max or any of the other equivalents is what you need. The Micra of 2005 vintage (whatever model that is - K12?) is also excellent, was my mothers last car. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 When my grandad got too old and frail to get into their Mk3 cavalier, nan went out and bought a Citroen pickarseo....... suited him down to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 If flexibility is a problem the distance from the seat back to the A post matters, when my lady had a crocked hip my 2000 4 door Polo was better than the 1989 4 door Mercedes S class. The Merc had much more legroom when in though. My Porsche 944 wasn't good for the same reason when my back wasn't so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Jazz. Always a Jazz is the answer to these sort of questions. Kringle, twosmoke300, Eddie Honda and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Amys late nan loved my xm, to the point I had to pick her up for nearly everything. Raise the suspension up and voila! Kringle, gadgetgricey, skattrd and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Just now, beko1987 said: Amys late nan loved my xm, to the point I had to pick her up for nearly everything. Raise the suspension up and voila! Now that's a thought ? beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdan4 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, SiC said: Jazz. Always a Jazz is the answer to these sort of questions. All the oldies love a jazz. mum got one about 10 years ago and dad has just given up and got one too. I have to say, for good reason. It’s a good car . If it didn’t have the pensioner chic it would be the perfect town tool for families. The access and folding seats were clearly at the top of the designers list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Lexus RX has unsurpassed giffer access based on my 87 year old father in law being abled to get in and out easily (and I can get in and out easily with a bad back), it comes with the added joy of a V6 pez engine. MPG is horrific. DodgeRover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 When mrs95's mum was with us , the most easy for her to get into was the classic autoshite choice. Fiat Sedici. It seemed ideal height for her to"fall into" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 My Grandmother drives a 2013 Mitsubishi L200 and is very happy with it. And yes, I don’t know why she owns it either.My Great Grandmother (98!) has no bother with her BMW E30, she thinks it’s lovely. skattrd, eddyramrod and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I know I happen to be selling one, but... A mk1 citroen c5 would be ideal for this, rear bench is large and high, wide door aperture and car goes up, car goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Problem is the passenger seat access. Until recently he was still fairly mobile and used his Golf daily. However with the health change he is only ever the passenger. Think the Golf was fine before as he had the steering wheel to help. Now he does not have anything to hold onto for getting in and out. Hence why thinking Picasso etc, so that he could almost walk into the seat. Cheers all for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 C4 Picasso has almost 90 degree doors. High seats and almost given away, 87 years old FIL has one and loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbottomley Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 why not go practical and funkey, forget euro box and go japanesse box! The Moog, Flat4, HarmonicCheeseburger and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Skoda Roomster ?. Dad had one until his death, access was the one thing he liked about the 'bloody van' mum had decided to replace his Fabia VRS with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Toyota Yariseseses were very well regarded for ease of access when the mk1 came out, certainly our one that Jim Bell has now (I think?) had a nice high seating position so you didn't fall into it, and getting back out was a case of swivel 90 degrees and just stand up from a normal seating position. its got a decent grab handle too. I'd say that a 3-door will have better access for a front seat passenger, at the expense of practicality if there is more than 2 people on the journey? I think the Verso is better in this respect but they rust more from what people on here have said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1am Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Mk1 Hyundai i20. A high seating position and wide opening doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjehovahs Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 A Jazz, a Note or a Kia Soul would suit the Bill. They’re that good middle ground height. I also had a Seat Altea that was absolutely great for access, my granny (82) loved it. She really struggles with my Lexus RX (I have to lower the seat and lower the suspension). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Citroen Berlingo M-space. djim and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Ford Fusion. We had three in succession as my father's Motabiliy cars purely based on the seating position and ease of access/egress. Actually was a really useful car too. egg and SiC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Speaking from experience of vehicles I've owned and also being disabled,(left side hemi paresis and a mini stroke in 2017) I've found mpvs to be best bet but vans with steps in the doors like tranny's etc are a no no. Citroen picasso and Renault scenic (early ones,I won't entertain the MK2 from 2004 onwards) are fantastic cars. Scenic is easier to get in and out of than picasso and boot is slightly bigger. Citroen Berlingo multispace is very good also bit is very noticeable that it's a car derived van so bouncy ride, rattling trim and a bit boomy at certain speeds. Plenty of space in the boot though and sliding rear doors make for good entry and exit. Hope this helps. gadgetgricey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Zelandeth said: Ford Fusion. +1 ease of access is the best thing about them :-)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Citroen Berlingo - the car-type conversion. I think they have one with a big sliding door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I had an ex with quite severe MS, and when she wanted to look for a new car she just wanted wide doors and minimal space between door shut and seat edge so she could get her bum on the seat base and swivel herself round into the car. She found a Mk1 Kangoo was easiest for her, followed by a Nissan Note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I recommend the Kangoo, Berlingo, Doblo type things with sliding doors as they are easier in awkward parking spaces , especially if you have to be there to help someone in and out of the rear seat. My great aunt's favourites to be taken out in were my MG Midget and Morgan 4/4, an absolute ordeal to get her in and out, but she loved it. My mother, who was quite short and not very agile/mobile loved my brother's Range Rover (we used to take a milk crate with us to use as a step) Other things with big wide doors and comfy seats are usually the big coupes, so if you've always fancied a Mercedes SEC, it might be a thought and if you want him to have some of the fun of driving, go for a left hand drive, but always let him sit in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 On a slightly more serious note, a friend used to take her mum in their Smart, it had big doors and easy seat and enough room in the back for her wheelchair, not much good if you need to carry another person as well though. gadgetgricey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 1 minute ago, anonymous user said: On a slightly more serious note, a friend used to take her mum in their Smart, it had big doors and easy seat and enough room in the back for her wheelchair, not much good if you need to carry another person as well though. Now that's a really good shout. Nearly bought the one that Montytom was selling a while ago as was looking for something cheap and cheerful/small for the kids to learn to drive in. Who'd have thought a Smart could be an multi purpose vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 thinking a bit out of the box here but what about a London black cab of some kind? plenty of the room in the back etc and are made to be wheel chair accessible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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