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November 22nd, 2009 09:07 AM #1Let's say I was to buy a car for 60-70+ male person who still drives regularly, what would it be?
It probably has to have a manual transmission, since that is what he is used to. It probably has to be a car, since AUVs and SUVs are quite large, less maneuverable and may stress his eyesight and parking skills. It has to have all-power accessories, probably should have trunk (since hatches are more for the younger folk), should be cheap to run (diesel maybe?), stable at speed on highways, and most importantly, it should be befitting and respectable to someone of his age, so cheerful, youth-oriented cars (and colors) are out. It may or may not be brand new, it just has to be easily available and serviceable.
What do you guys think?
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November 22nd, 2009 10:06 AM #2
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November 22nd, 2009 10:13 AM #3
Go for crossover SUV's. You can choose CR-V, Santa Fe, Tucson (the Hyundai have diesel option), Forester or RAV-4. Pwede din Captiva pero since matanda na ayaw na natin ng sakit sa ulo when dealing with Chevrolet service.
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November 22nd, 2009 10:45 AM #4i'd ask the guy first about the manual tranny; ung main complaint ng uncle ko is that masakit sa tuhod ung m/t pag trapik
With regard to type(SUV/sedan/etc), something similar to what he's driving siguro; if he/she is as stubborn as my parents baka di kaagad maka adjust B)
Unless you have grand plans of making it a surprise or something, why not just ask him/her? malamang bibisita rin naman kayo sa showroom and for the test drive e.
Gawin mo ung ginawa ng tatay sa Transformers; kunwari papark kayo sa PGA/Viking/CATS motors...sabay alis sa parking at diretso kayo sa used car lots :D
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November 22nd, 2009 12:20 PM #7
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November 22nd, 2009 01:26 PM #8
The considerations were:
1) size (hence the preference for a car... this probably precludes the midsize sedans as well)
2) non-flashiness (wala na agad dito yung sti at evo... or even the jazz and city... or the hatch focus.. or even the civic?)
3) a trunk (no hatches raw)
4) fuel economy (money might be an object, so hindi rin ata pwede yung mga germans at lexus dito.)
5) M/T tranny (but this might be debatable..)
I think the best bet would be the 2.0 CR-V or the CRDi tucson...
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November 22nd, 2009 01:28 PM #92009 Altis 1.6E Manual or 1.6G Manual- good ergonomics and cheap to run rated 5 stars Frontal Crash by the IIHS and EuroNCAP.
you could also go for the Civic 1.8V M/T but the dashboard and ergonomics is a bit to STAR TREK if you know what I mean...
but for the Money and Value go for the Altis its definitely worth having...
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November 22nd, 2009 01:53 PM #10
Most old people 60 to 70 of age need a car that are reliable and easy to drive. Any brand will do as long as the user is happy and comfortable with it.
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