We are going to go look at all 3 of these cars Monday:
2017 RAV4 Limited
2017 Nissan Rogue SL
2016.5 Mazda CX-5 GT (All options)
My mom has issues with her lower back, and she has been driving an 2013 Altima S model for 3 years. It is paid off. She has degenerative Scoliosis (excuse my spelling). And at her age of 70, there isn't much that can be done to fix it. So we are getting rid of the car which seems to agitate it more than anything as she has to pull her self out of it and it takes her over a minute or so to get out and in the car. She needs a car she mostly just sits in and not have to pull herself out of. So we are looking at higher cars that aren't too big.
She doesn't like vehicles that do not handle well. She needs a car that drives like a car. Not one that feels tipsy, or leans a lot. She had a Lexus RX back in 2001, and hated it because of that. She had a Murano after that and loved it, and it handled fairly well. It was better but still not great. The MDX she had was the best but was too big.
I think the CX-5 is the best car for her because of how well it handles. It may not be as roomy as the other two, but if adults can fit comfortably in the back seat for trips too, I think it will fit the bill.
Because she is retired, and really can't afford a new car payment, I am buying this car for her and using her Altima as a trade in. Probably around $10k worth at 41k miles it has now.
Wanted to see all of your opinions out there compared to these cars. I know you guys will lean more towards the CX-5, so I will be taking that into account as well.
Thanks everyone.
2017 RAV4 Limited
2017 Nissan Rogue SL
2016.5 Mazda CX-5 GT (All options)
My mom has issues with her lower back, and she has been driving an 2013 Altima S model for 3 years. It is paid off. She has degenerative Scoliosis (excuse my spelling). And at her age of 70, there isn't much that can be done to fix it. So we are getting rid of the car which seems to agitate it more than anything as she has to pull her self out of it and it takes her over a minute or so to get out and in the car. She needs a car she mostly just sits in and not have to pull herself out of. So we are looking at higher cars that aren't too big.
She doesn't like vehicles that do not handle well. She needs a car that drives like a car. Not one that feels tipsy, or leans a lot. She had a Lexus RX back in 2001, and hated it because of that. She had a Murano after that and loved it, and it handled fairly well. It was better but still not great. The MDX she had was the best but was too big.
I think the CX-5 is the best car for her because of how well it handles. It may not be as roomy as the other two, but if adults can fit comfortably in the back seat for trips too, I think it will fit the bill.
Because she is retired, and really can't afford a new car payment, I am buying this car for her and using her Altima as a trade in. Probably around $10k worth at 41k miles it has now.
Wanted to see all of your opinions out there compared to these cars. I know you guys will lean more towards the CX-5, so I will be taking that into account as well.
Thanks everyone.