# Short and Green **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 30, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253 "2012-10-30T11:18:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![marscar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bbce88/32.png) [@marscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marscar)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/1 "2012-10-30T11:18:19Z")
I am opening a discussion again that was posted two years ago. Only, I am shortening the topic, so to speak. It was previously posted by someone about 5’1". I am 4’10.5" inches (having shrunk in last few years) and am finding it nearly impossible to find a car because of my visual, leg length, and safe distance from steering wheel (7-10 inches) requirements. I also hope to get a decent mileage of 23+ in city because I am Green (no, I am not Kermit, the frog). All new cars slope in back for aerodynamics and fuel economy, which makes vision really hard for me. I currently own a Honda Accord 1994 (over 200,000 miles) that is about ready to drop its transmission on the next highway drive, so I need something soon, or I need to put $5,000 into a car that is probably worth $2,000. However, this car fits the bill in every way for me, except maybe 4WD for a few nasty winter days in Washington state (west side). I have considered the pedal extenders, and yet hate to go that way. I found the Lexus 450H fit my needs, but not my wallet. The previous writer decided a RAV4 Limited was right for her. It does not quite do it for me - maybe newer model is not so good and I should look at a used one. Suggestions anyone? Thank you - marscar ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/2 "2012-10-30T17:33:30Z")
Looked at these? [http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-vehicles-for-shorter-drivers.html](http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-vehicles-for-shorter-drivers.html) > **[Cars.com](https://www.cars.com/news/)** > > Browse up-to-the-minute automotive news and analysis, including expert reviews of the latest cars on the market, at Cars.com. Look for cars with a telescoping steering column, too. ---
**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:** [October 30, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/3 "2012-10-30T18:28:17Z")
Honda Fit? ---
**Author:** ![bscar2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar2/32/2468_2.png) [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/4 "2012-11-01T00:30:52Z")
Smart car maybe ---
**Author:** ![JosephEMeehan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecc23a/32.png) [@JosephEMeehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephEMeehan)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/5 "2012-11-01T00:34:26Z")
I don’t think you are going to need it, but you may want to consider a RV outlet or a local outfit that does handicap modifications. ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/short-and-green/75253/6 "2012-11-01T00:38:25Z")
My 4’ 11" daughter drives a 2000 Chevrolet S10 Blazer (pwr seats) and a 2010 Cobalt (manual seat height adj) with no issues. The Cobalt is as ugly as sin, but has good all around visibility and has been dependable for the 2.5 years I’ve had it. Ed B.