as my folks are getting older and have health concerns, i’m thinking about getting a minivan for the family due to the fact it seems easier for them to get in and out of the vehicle…
initially I was hoping to get the sienna, but as we all know cars are in short supply now and it’s difficult to find a sienna/odyssey for purchase. in fact, I can’t even find a kia carnival with the vip seating in southern california… there was only one pacifica… and I just can’t justify the 60k price tag on a pacifica…
what are some other options you guys would recommend? are there off the beaten path vehicles with availability that i’m not thinking about?
The minivan sector has been greatly condensed in the last few years. I can’t think of any other minivans on the market other than the HonYotaKiaSler quadfecta.
Versus that Saturn that had 3 doors if I remember right.
This car was suggested for easy access for the elderly…doors who needs doors…said many people who thought that a 2 door car could hold 4 people. It’s cheap and you don’t hit your head when you get in and no one can complain about the rear legroom. Not too many cars can claim that. So what if them pesky (suicide doors) exist.
It also fits the 10k car definition pretty well too.
My BIL at 6-2, fit in the back of my Mini Clubman, but the wife was always with us, so her door was first to open, then the suicide door…it was just known to wait a few extra seconds.
Fit means he can contort properly to get in, in the elderly, bending the head is pretty painful sometimes.
I sat in the back of a Kia EV6 and kept whacking my head on the frame. And I’m not a tall guy but I don’t like to contort to sit in a car either.
A Van does check off all of those requirements…just gave the Element as a low cost suggestion.
Thanks for all the suggestions…. Yeah… my folks aren’t in the best of health so sliding door/easy access is priority right next to comfy seats. Probably the first time when speed/performance/driving pleasure takes a back seat to intended audience (in my car buying)
Used element is an interesting idea…. Although initially I ruled out suvs because they tend to be a taller ride.
Was looking at a carnival yesterday and dealer markup was 15k…. Crazy crazy market.