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Because of a long standing back problem - and the fact I get pain down my left leg - its been suggested to me that I should consider switching to an automatic car to make driving easier.
Has anyone any suggestions as to the best automatics on the market? I'd be looking for a small car, say, 1100 - 1300 or so. Reliability, but also comfort are important.
Any comments welcome. Thanks in advance.
Has anyone any suggestions as to the best automatics on the market? I'd be looking for a small car, say, 1100 - 1300 or so. Reliability, but also comfort are important.
Any comments welcome. Thanks in advance.
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Minis are a bit low and hard to get out of if your back's hurting, though - the Smart sounds like a sensible suggestion, though I've never driven one. I've driven automatics for years, just a lot less hassle. I've got a Peugeot 306; maybe a bit bigger than you're looking for (the 05 models might be better) but it's proved very reliable.
At present I have an 1996 Ford Scorpio Ultima with all the `toys,` and am loathe to get rid of it as it`s got very low mileage and never let me down, and always passes it`s MOT, but with rising costs I fear it will have to go to that great `crusher` in the sky very soon. I hate the thought of it, and will break my heart, so I would like to know, what small car about £7000. to £10,000 could give me the same service and comfort that `Scorp` has done?
I bought a brand new (sorry that sounds like I'm showing off...but wait until I tell you what I bought) Suzuki Wagon R. Great town car easy parking and very low insurance. In fact it's the number 1 car that disabled people buy.
I too have major back problems and used to have an Astra automatic. But I would get "stuck in" and have to be pulled out by my wife. When her back got bad we changed to the Suzuki. No problems whatsoever as it is higher than a normal car.
Good luck mate, I wish you well.
I too have major back problems and used to have an Astra automatic. But I would get "stuck in" and have to be pulled out by my wife. When her back got bad we changed to the Suzuki. No problems whatsoever as it is higher than a normal car.
Good luck mate, I wish you well.