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Anonymous wrote:Subaru? Why do they need a hatchback???!

Every elderly person I know who has this car loves it. It is easy for them to get in and out of and a hatchback means they put things in and out at waist level instead of leaning and lifting from a deep trunk.

Exactly. The Crosstrek is a nice size for parking and handling in general and has a lot of good safety features.

Anonymous wrote:Subaru? Why do they need a hatchback???!

Every elderly person I know who has this car loves it. It is easy for them to get in and out of and a hatchback means they put things in and out at waist level instead of leaning and lifting from a deep trunk.

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Anonymous wrote:Mid 80s

Hmm. In that case, no. It's the perfect excuse to stop driving.

+1.

I would go for a small SUV. My mid 80s ILs bought one recently and like how easy it is to get in and out of. They bought the most stripped down version they could get. But its easier to get specific features when you're buying new. Why the lease?

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Anonymous wrote:Toyota Camry or Honda accord

One of these but make sure your mom test drives for ease of using controls and visibility.

You could drop down to Civic size if easier.

I have a Civic and my mom has a Camry, both 2020 models. Though the Camry is cushier (in the highest trim), I would strongly recommend the Civic for the elderly driver. The Camry is so big that mom has trouble parking it, steering it around obstacles like the barriers in garages, etc. And, weirdly, its backup camera is much worse than my Civic's. The Civic has an excellent camera that gives a clear view behind without the fishbowl effect of mom's Camry's camera. It has all the safety bells and whistles.

Anonymous wrote:Buick - was less than other brands for similar car
Nissan - what MIL got when she needed a new car
Toyota/Honda

Could you get a newer version of their current car? That's been the easiest transition for my parents and in-laws.

This but not too new. Maybe 5 years old? I think they'll have trouble with the new technology and screens.

Anonymous wrote:Corolla

Don't lease though, buy it. Unlikely they will still be driving at the end of the lease term and they will almost certainly have a bunch of scrapes and fender benders. Corolla will hold it's value well and then you aren't locked into a lease and they can stop driving when they need to (which is probably now).

Corolla

Mazda CX-30. But the lowest trim, used. 2020 was the first year it came out I believe.
Back seat are tight, but seems like only two sit in it most of the time.

Camry

Buick - was less than other brands for similar car
Nissan - what MIL got when she needed a new car
Toyota/Honda

Could you get a newer version of their current car? That's been the easiest transition for my parents and in-laws.

I’d look at a base model RAV4 or CRV. I doubt they’ll be truly basic but the height will be much easier for your parents. We graduated grandma from an accord to a CRV. She loves how easy it is to get in and out of car.

Anonymous wrote:Mid 80s

At this age it is especially important that the car feels familiar and easy to use. You might consider a used car that has lower tech.

My elderly parents were able to handle Accords with backup cameras. However, my dad does have trouble at night due to the screen looking mostly black and red (tail light color) until he gets too close to things.

Anonymous wrote:Mid 80s

Hmm. In that case, no. It's the perfect excuse to stop driving.