car for my dad

[edrik]

basic requirements:
- sits upright (best position for my dad's back and knee)
- a/t
- economical fuel consumption (don't we all want this?)
- prefer new but preowned no more than 3 yrs old is ok
- budget under: 1M sana

nice to have:
- dual airbags, abs, etc
- relatively high ground clearance (he drives through flood prone areas)

we've shortlisted the ff:

1. ford focus - practical. good sitting position for my dad. not sure about consumption of 1.8l engines. 1.6l should be a better bet but basic trimmings only. not good for flooded areas.

2. hyundai tucson 4x2 crdi - manufacturer claims 12km/l. meets most of the above requirements except budget. he ain't sold on korean cars yet.

3. toyota rav4 1.8 4x2 - preowned only. we were told that the fuel consumption is ok. looks a little young for a 70 year old don't you think?

4. suzuki jimny - way too young... i don't know why he likes it. i'm pretty sure my mom will refuse to get in it. ...but it meets all his requirements daw.

anything else we should consider?

[mazdamazda]

The Jimny would be on top of my list... though ride comfort is not its strength though.

[orly_andico]

for a 70-year old? hmmmm.
pre-owned expedition? :D

although practically speaking perhaps a pre-owned diesel pajero or something.

[badkuk]

hmmm, what about the old zuki vitara? dunno if you can still get it 1st hand. dunno about ride comfort though

[kimpOy]

01-02 Nissan Patrol
kahit more than 3 years matatag ang Patrol he..he

basic requirements:
- sits upright (best position for my dad's back and knee) check
- a/t [/b] MT is around 900 so expect AT sa 950-980
- economical fuel consumption (don't we all want this?) 7km yata to
- prefer new but preowned no more than 3 yrs old is ok refer to comment above
- budget under: 1M sana check

nice to have:
- dual airbags, abs, etc ?
- relatively high ground clearance (he drives through flood prone areas) no problem here

[baiskee]

my vote - hyundai tucson

[carlocaraddict]

Tuscon or Rav4

[ian_rex]

if it ain't Tucson, its got to be the Rav4. however, you might want to consider AUV's?

[edrik]

by the way, he usually drives himself to work so compact size would be better for him.

[kimpOy]

by the way, he usually drives himself to work so compact size would be better for him.

wel in that case jimny na nga...
imho the jimny is no slouch, a stock, just 5 days out of the casa, jimny joined us in our climb at mt tupalo (highpeak) in zambales with street tires pa. taray!