Mom wants to replace her car, details below
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$10K, Used. Can't bank on reliable.
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The OP has come to the wrong place. There is a useful comment about avoiding hybrids with old batteries, then some insane ideas about buying a used C Max or a hybrid Escape. A good solution is a 2010 or newer Corolla. Smarter money goes on a spark new Corolla, maybe on a lease, but definitively addressing expensive maintenance and putting the issue to bed for, maybe, fifteen or more years.
GON
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For Mom, would work extra jobs to have her in a CRX or RAV4 over a Escape or Tribute.
And keep both hands on the wheel?How old is mom? I would look into simple, a computer screen leads to watching porn while driving
GON
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I work outside of the U.S. My wife simply can't have vehicle issues. Only a Toyota/Honda for my wife (Lexus/Acura). Toyota/Honda provide priceless piece of mind for me, my Wife simply cant handle any vehicle issues. The premium in price for a Toyota/Honda is well worth it
Mom wants a small SUV, per the OP.
Nick1994
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Buy the same thing she has now, but look for a little old lady version with low low miles.
10k is not getting much sadly. I would look at used Corolla/Camry
Check out Mazda -- Reliability approaching Toyota at a discount.
How old is your mom? How many driving years left ?
10k will be hard to get something more than what you already have. You might trade into a problem.
Maybe go through the vehicle you have and service everything.
I normally don't care for a lease type deal, but would it make sense here ?
10k will be hard to get something more than what you already have. You might trade into a problem.
Maybe go through the vehicle you have and service everything.
I normally don't care for a lease type deal, but would it make sense here ?
$10K is going to buy another vehicle that will nickle and dime you, so just be aware of that.
I’d rule out Corolla then, too low to the ground. I have no love for our CRV, I find it a bother to lift my leg up, but after a lifetime of small cars thats the difference. But its less up/down in a cuv for sure.
twouvakind
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2016-17 Escape S models with the 2.5NA seem to get down to the 10k mark and have the regular 6 spd auto, not the automated manual disaster.
The little turbo versions are sometimes even cheaper but I wouldn't get those. 2wd RAV4's are pretty cheap too, and only a couple years older.
The little turbo versions are sometimes even cheaper but I wouldn't get those. 2wd RAV4's are pretty cheap too, and only a couple years older.
A few years ago I was considering upgrading my mothers car to something like a relatively new Subaru Forester. Easy access and great visibility for an older person. I was going to buy it and let her use it. When she got to the point of no longer driving I would keep the car and use it. She gave up driving before that happened.
I don't know your financial situation but perhaps she could pay the 10K and you pay the remainder for a really good vehicle for her. When all is done you keep the car.
I don't know your financial situation but perhaps she could pay the 10K and you pay the remainder for a really good vehicle for her. When all is done you keep the car.
$10k is tough budget. I have $5k - $15k cash for comfortable commuter 100 miles/day and not impressed with market.
Good luck keep hunting.
Good luck keep hunting.
