Looking for a car with high seating

wazza

I have back and knee problems. Have a 1996 mondeo which is a struggle to get out of. Have a use of a MPV (Mazda 5) which is easy to get in and out. Lovely car. I am now looking for a car with a high seating position so it is easy for me to get out. Getting in is not that much problem. naturally would have gone for a MPV like a Zafira but MPV commands a high price compared to a normal car like the astra.

It needs to seat up to 5, mainly children. Due to low annual mileage it can be a petrol. Reliable. Cost less than £5k. Do not want a 4x4. Looking at the autotrader there are cars which disappear in the background, cars you don't think of much like the nissan almera tino or mazda premacy. Ideally would like a 'popular' car so parts will be easy to obtain. Any suggestions?

bottletop

I don't know a lot about it but was just recently reading about the Nissan Qashqai which is supposed to offer the feel of a high seated 4x4 without the actual cost.

Some people with back problems were singing its praises.

see http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/nissan/qashqai-hatchback/readers-reviews/25583-5?resultPage=17&resultPageCount=4

vikingaero

You'll never get a Qashqai for less than £5k!

Tino and Premacy are highly praised - all that's lacking is image.

Try a C-Max, Meriva, Fusion. £5k will get you into a petrol Zafira too.

[Deleted User]

almera tino is the most reliable car in its class, + it is underpriced by about £1k

zafira's are excellent cars too, but I think the nissan is the smart choice and I like the fact it has a kinda non-image

moonrakerz

Would recommend the Fusion - my hip, wife's knee, no probs !

LandyAndy

Fusion was the first thing that crossed my mind as well.

Torby

Renault Scenic...high seats, lumber support, comfortable ride....and within budget...

Gemm85

Mercedes Benz A Class is higher because the engine is mounted under the car. I have a B Class and it is fab - like 4x4 seating but without the crap fuel economy. Don't think you'll get one for £5k though.

tanith

I have all the probs named with a replaced hip and back problems and I have a Zafira... they are not expensive and I found its the most comfortable with wide doors and easy getting in and out. I have had two and had no problems with them at all.. very reliable and cheap to maintain.. the extra 2 seats in the boot are excellent and when not in use give you a really versatile car with enormous boot space.... my grandkids love it in the back..

chelleybelley

hi i have a peugeot 307 and its high seating i have just sold my renault clio which was not as high as my peugeot i can easily get in/out of the car without having to pull myself up and lower myself down.

sillygoose

Honda Jazz easily the best choice. Tino has the roadholding of an icecube! and Premacy turns a smooth road into a cobbled street - terrible ride. Scenic's break - especially the expensive bits like the engine! C-max is a revelation to drive but early ones had poor reliability.