Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall?
My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will be 70 in October and we are both only 5-feet 3-inches tall. Most of our journeys are local, under ten miles. We are considering buying a six-month-old car. Our budget is up to £13,000. Originally we were thinking of Vauxhall Meriva, however occasionally we travel long distances and would like a comfortable drive. Please can you suggest few cars we need to consider? We have been driving Vauxhalls for the last 24 years and our local dealer provides excellent service.
Asked on 8 April 2012 by RM, Swindon
Answered by
Honest John
A Meriva 1.4T is good, but also consider the KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris or Toyota Verso S. For the best seats in a small car, try a Mazda 2 or a FIAT 500.
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