# In search of a quiet car for a short driver **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [February 29, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971 "2020-02-29T16:44:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Munoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bb73d2/32.png) [@Munoz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Munoz)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/1 "2020-02-29T16:44:06Z")
It’s time for me to purchase a new car soon. We have a 2002 and a 2010 Honda Accord sedans. They are good vehicles but their road noise is loud. Do you have suggestions for a quiet car that fits a short (5 ft) driver? In most cars, the passenger seat is not height adjustable and I can barely see over the dashboard! Yes, I currently use a pillow. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/2 "2020-03-01T12:52:54Z")
In the latest issue of _Consumer Reports_, one of the auto-related articles deals with “Best Vehicles For Short Drivers”. The recommended vehicles (in rank order) are: Subaru Forester BMW 7-Series Acura RLX Lexus ES Mercedes S-Class Volvo XC90 Subaru Outback BMW X5 VW Tiguan Honda Odyssey As to quietness, I suspect that the best ones from that list would be the Lexus ES and the Mercedes S-Class sedans, but you will need to do your own listening to determine which vehicles from that list are quiet enough for you, while being in your preferred price range. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/3 "2020-03-01T13:46:31Z")
Yikes, that’s an expensive list! Plenty of less expensive cars have adjustable seats now. Try a Camry XLE. Hondas are known to be a bit rough riding and noisy. ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/4 "2020-03-01T16:22:52Z")
My late mother-in-law solved the problem with a $20 seat cushion. ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/5 "2020-03-01T16:24:54Z")
Usually any cars of a higher trim level have height adjustable seats. You might want to take a test drive in a Buick lacrosse. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/6 "2020-03-01T21:55:34Z")
> [@old\_mopar\_guy](#): > > You might want to take a test drive in a Buick lacrosse. If he/she can find one… That model was discontinued by GM several months ago. > **[These 9 cars are about to disappear from dealer lots after being discontinued](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/09/02/discontinued-cars/2132333001/)** > > The Chevrolet Volt, Toyota Prius C and Ford Taurus are among a crop of discontinued cars that are about to disappear from dealer lots. > [@old\_mopar\_guy](#): > > Usually any cars of a higher trim level have height adjustable seats … and they frequently have more sound-proofing. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/7 "2020-03-01T23:09:38Z")
Something like a Camry hybrid comes to mind. Your best bet is to drive a bunch of vehicles and see/hear for yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/8 "2020-03-01T23:56:37Z")
If you can afford it, I recommend you check out luxury brands since they tend to be the most quiet, particularly Lexus and Mercedes. If you cannot afford a luxury car, my mother’s VW Jetta happens to be a lot less noisy than my old Civic. My mother got a great deal on a used Jetta that was a former rental car. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-quiet-car-for-a-short-driver/159971/9 "2020-03-02T00:31:06Z")
We have a 2017 Accord EX-L and a 2019 Odyssey EX-L. The Odyssey is much quieter. The EX-L trim offers power drivers and passengers seats. The OP should be able to move the drivers seat close and low enough to make driving comfortable. @Munoz, if a minivan is acceptable to you, take a test drive and see if you like it.