Buying a car that's good for back problems

Need some ideas please. I have back problems and need a car that has height, so it's easy to get in and out of (and of course good seating), room for luggage and a dog and something I can put my Canadian canoe on. Around £5k to spend on something like a 2.0-litre - can you help please?

Asked on 2 February 2011 by Merpig

Answered by Honest John
Can't beat an old Ford C-Max. Access is so easy you virtually walk straight in.
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