# Which car for a senior? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [February 2, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761 "2020-02-02T05:10:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [February 7, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/41 "2020-02-07T15:26:30Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > Hey @Dagosa, welcome back! +1 It appears that Mustangman–one of our most valued contributors–has departed, so it is good to see the return of Dagosa. ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/42 "2020-02-07T15:37:41Z")
Consumer Reports did a long article about cars for seniors - maybe a couple years ago. IIRC the Subaru Forester was well thought of. ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/43 "2020-02-07T15:44:22Z")
Where’d @Mustangman go @VDCdriver ? I could’ve sworn I saw him commenting not long ago… But then again, I think things that happened 10 yrs ago were like last month sometimes. So I’m not the best to judge these things. ---
**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:** [February 7, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/44 "2020-02-07T16:07:42Z")
> [@Honda\_Blackbird](#): > > Where’d @Mustangman go @VDCdriver ? I could’ve sworn I saw him commenting not long ago IIRC, it has been several weeks since he posted anything. ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/45 "2020-02-07T16:35:27Z")
Thanks @VDCdriver … You just made me have to look up what “IIRC” meant. I’m a renaissance man trying to keep pace with today as best as I can. Not always up to date with the “lingo” haha I’m sad… ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/46 "2020-02-07T18:20:24Z")
> [@Honda\_Blackbird](#): > > Not always up to date with the “lingo” haha I’m sad… OMG IMNSVHO UR |)()|||6 /=|||3 OKBMR? ---
**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/47 "2020-02-07T20:12:34Z")
Look’s like greek to me I am like blackbird not up to date. topic:157761, full:true"] > [@Honda\_Blackbird](#): > > Not always up to date with the “lingo” haha I’m sad… OMG IMNSVHO UR |)()|||6 /=|||3 OKBMR? [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/48 "2020-02-07T20:52:11Z")
> [@shadowfax](#): > > OMG IMNSVHO UR |)()|||6 /=|||3 OKBMR? The least you could do is provide a translation . ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/49 "2020-02-07T22:01:40Z")
What fun would that be? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/50 "2020-02-07T23:20:34Z")
> [@shadowfax](#): > > OMG IMNSVHO UR |)()|||6 /=|||3 OKBMR? _ **“What’d you call me? Them is fight’n words!”** _ said CSA , angrily throwing open-end wrench to the ground… 😠👊 🔧 _ **CSA** _ 🌴 🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![Honda-Blackbird](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/honda-blackbird/32/3159_2.png) [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/51 "2020-02-08T00:09:58Z")
Don’t throw the wrench on the ground @common_sense_answer … throw it AT @shadowfax … he’s got 4 legs, runs like the wind and hangs out with a wizard for God sakes… ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/52 "2020-02-08T01:50:29Z")
I’ll start decoding. OMG = Oh My God IMNSVHO = In My Not So Very Humble Opinion OKBMR = OK, Boomer I’m lost on the special and numeric characters. I think I have the general idea for IMNSVHO. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/53 "2020-02-08T03:04:20Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > IIRC, it has been several weeks since [mustangman] posted anything. From what I see the most recent post was Jan 7, 2020. Not that long ago. I expect MM has got other stuff occupying their time at the present. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2020, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/54 "2020-02-08T03:09:59Z")
> [@Honda\_Blackbird](#): > > he’s got 4 legs, runs like the wind and hangs out with a wizard for God sakes… Close! My handle is named after the 70’s/80’s prog-rock/blues/new age band, which was named after the horse. 😉 > [@jtsanders](#): > > I’m lost on the special and numeric characters. “Doing fine.” It’s all in the shapes the symbols make. Was a brief fad internet typing style called hyperleet. ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/55 "2020-02-09T12:35:49Z")
Thanks for your input. I’ve also heard good things about some of the Hyundai SUVs. However, I’ll stick with the CR ratings and limit myself to the highest rated small SUVs to seriously consider. Honestly, I was expecting to buy a 10-year old sedan, but the same age SUV is pricier. I’m debating with myself how much extra money to pull out of savings, as I expect to be living for quite some time with what I buy. ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/56 "2020-02-09T12:41:45Z")
Have been sad to learn that the Beetle, this iconic car of my youth (though latest incarnation was a total redesign), [is no longer in production.](https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-07-10/goodbye-old-friend-vw-beetle-ceases-production) ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/57 "2020-02-09T12:53:39Z")
Am a newbie. Couldn’t remember either of my login credentials, so I’m just now replying. Just learning the ropes in this forum… _ **Thank you, everyone** ,_ ☯ for your input. You’ve given me great tips and information. Next I’ll be taking test drives in different SUVs. And since there’s no longer an active “Car Talk” show on the air, I’m extremely pleased that this online community is active. ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/58 "2020-02-09T13:02:11Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > I didn’t say you should get a sedan > > I just asked if you need all-wheel-drive > > I agree that a crossover will probably be the correct height, so that you can comfortably get into the car I didn’t say that’s what you said; I just thought you’d _possibly_ know of a sedan that was higher than the Accord and/or the average sedan. Thank you for your input. ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/59 "2020-02-09T13:35:51Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > No offense, but I find it (the discussion title) demeaning to imply that being a “senior” (older) causes one to have to shop for different or special vehicles. Because some other people consider me old enough to qualify as a senior citizen that certainly doesn’t mean I need special attention or special vehicles or special anything. I can drive any vehicle that I could drive as a young man, no special accommodations necessary. I have worked very hard at making that happen! The title gives “seniors” a black eye. From the explanations I’ve received from medical professionals, I attribute this back problem to a large degree as a result of my age. I didn’t have this for most of my life, but through no fault of my own, have a degenerative back condition that not everyone has. And having led an active life, the discs in my back are wearing out. And I can get in and out of any car, including my ground-hugging roadster. But now I have more trouble doing the same, and it exacerbates my pain. Also, many seniors are on fixed incomes; so that in the title implies that I might be on a restrictive budget. I am sorry you find my choice of words, though it could’ve been more exacting, offensive. But sometimes I just think that political correctness is carried too far. ---
**Author:** ![KathrynK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kathrynk/32/19375_2.png) [@KathrynK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathrynK)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-for-a-senior/157761/60 "2020-02-09T13:40:30Z")
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