Car For Mum

[Sarumatix]

OK. So having bought my fair share of skylines, silvias and other bits and pieces I have now met my match with this one. My Mother's car got written off in hail storm and I put my hand up to help her look at cars. God I didn't realise how drab new cars get after you look at 20 of the things . Mum doesn't like access in low cars or cars with buckets - rules out most cars I like. Wants something with enough space to do the shopping, preferably with enough seating in the back to get 6'4" son in the back. HAS TO BE A NICE BLUE.

25G to spend

We've looked at most of the new cars on offer and really only the jazz seems to be interesting (although we haven't been to ford yet and we haven't test driven any of the mazdas).

Going down the 2nd hand path the Mark V golf was an excellent drive and definately a good candidate. I was thinking a WRX could be interesting, perhaps an is200 or even Mx5?

I'm starting to understand why people just go and buy these things rather than give them a lot of thought. It's just depressing how many options there are and how little difference there seems to be between a lot of them. I like shopping for performance cars it's easier to get passionate and excited about buying these . Anybody else going through this lately?

[rgr34]

the jazz is a good choice g/f has one the vtis 2009 its zippy and has had no issues in 25,000klms, also very pratical has alot of room for such a small car especially comparing it to the mazda 2 etc........ how about the subaru impreza rs.... the is200 would be good choice...

[mad082]

the new corollas are also nice. my sister has a 2006 one and even though it's an auto it still has plenty of go (for what it is). manual would ge better.

jazz aren't bad cars either.

one thing you will have to take into consideration with anything like the golf, etc is that (as far as i'm aware) they have the indicators and wiper stalks the opposite way round, so the indicators are on the left and wipers are on the right of the steering column, so takes a bit of getting used to.

new lancers are also good, as are the offerings from subaru.

[jaxt]

OK. So having bought my fair share of skylines, silvias and other bits and pieces I have now met my match with this one. My Mother's car got written off in hail storm and I put my hand up to help her look at cars. God I didn't realise how drab new cars get after you look at 20 of the things . Mum doesn't like access in low cars or cars with buckets - rules out most cars I like. Wants something with enough space to do the shopping, preferably with enough seating in the back to get 6'4" son in the back. HAS TO BE A NICE BLUE.

25G to spend

We've looked at most of the new cars on offer and really only the jazz seems to be interesting (although we haven't been to ford yet and we haven't test driven any of the mazdas).

Going down the 2nd hand path the Mark V golf was an excellent drive and definately a good candidate. I was thinking a WRX could be interesting, perhaps an is200 or even Mx5?

I'm starting to understand why people just go and buy these things rather than give them a lot of thought. It's just depressing how many options there are and how little difference there seems to be between a lot of them. I like shopping for performance cars it's easier to get passionate and excited about buying these . Anybody else going through this lately?

ahem

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deep sapphire blue too

[Messiah]

stag,

not low, can get nice leather interior, plenty of space, 4wd traction, range of colours (inc saph blue) more mod cons than yr average rolla, infact keeps up with is's in luxospec if you buy the right one.

Plus plenty of aus importers stock these locally, so you dont have to wait for import.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Leave the lexus be, its a rwd corolla.

My mum is 54 and drives an MY00 WRX and loves it. My Dad did some mods and Mum claimed it lol. Dads got the Fozzie now.

[defari]

i must admit i do like the new lancer vrx's

Edited April 28, 2010 by defari

[GTR-N1]

This car has balls...

Lovely topaz blue BMW 530i with M-Sport options

Trading Post Ad# D790400304064

$20K for a 2001 MY02 with 115000Km on odo. 170Kw - same as my wife's.

[jaxt]

This car has balls...

Lovely topaz blue BMW 530i with M-Sport options

Trading Post Ad# D790400304064

$20K for a 2001 MY02 with 115000Km on odo. 170Kw - same as my wife's.

for a moment i thought the foz was going to be offered

[GTR-N1]

for a moment i thought the foz was going to be offered

Thanks for the push, Paul...

But a 6'4" son in the back seat of a Forester (even an XT = WRX) is uncomfortable after 8 mins. lol

[jaxt]

Thanks for the push, Paul...

But a 6'4" son in the back seat of a Forester (even an XT = WRX) is uncomfortable after 8 mins. lol

yeh I know tell me about it. and to think I was trying to convince myself before selling it to put a set of third row dickie seats in the boot so as not to sell the car for space reasons...

[saliya]

OK. So having bought my fair share of skylines, silvias and other bits and pieces I have now met my match with this one. My Mother's car got written off in hail storm and I put my hand up to help her look at cars. God I didn't realise how drab new cars get after you look at 20 of the things . Mum doesn't like access in low cars or cars with buckets - rules out most cars I like. Wants something with enough space to do the shopping, preferably with enough seating in the back to get 6'4" son in the back. HAS TO BE A NICE BLUE.

Right up until then, I was going to recommend this - very safe, plenty of power, parking's a breeze, traffic's never a problem, not too low, no bucket seats, space on the racks for a couple weeks worth of groceries, and 'comfortable' seating for 4. Downsides: a/c isn't excellent, it's not so great on fuel, and filling up the tank's likely to cost a fair bit (if she uses diesel).

But it doesn't come in blue, so... the Jazz is a nice little car, pretty good on fuel and my mother's been driving hers for a few years and I think about 150k kms so far.

You're probably not going to be inspired by anything new in that price range...

Cheers,

SW

Edited April 28, 2010 by saliya

[iseekool]

X-Trail/Rav4/CR-V - not too bad for rear seat space - cargo area reasonable.

Forester is more car like and has a better look/stance - but as you said it could be cramped in the back seat.

Another option could be the Honda Accord/Toyota Camry - both are great on space.

Not sure if your mum wants an import, but the m35 series stageas look like a good value option too.

[Iron Chef]

Subaru Liberty, try and get the 3.0R model they are fantastic to drive.

[Rekin]

My mum bought a Holden Cruze CDX. The exterior is real nice, comes with leather seats and heated front seats. The dash is all plastic (like most cars)

Here is a pic in blue

Here are some pictures of modified ones

[SECURITY]

this is what i did...

me: mum, whats your favourite colour?

mum: red

me: ok.

now im buying anything newer than 2005 in red.

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Subaru Liberty, try and get the 3.0R model they are fantastic to drive.

They are great to drive, steer away from the Bilstein model for your mum though, can be a bit stiff.

[R32gts-t]

accord euro luxury.

subaru liberty

[Count Grantleyish]

Nissan Cube?

[Ten Four]

What terry said. Mums bf has one with extractors and zaust (still quiet) goes well and is pretty economical for what it is. Safe too.