Car for an Oldie with arthritis

Buntyboo1

Hello. I need to buy a secondhand car for myself and would welcome advice.

•  I’m a pensioner and I have arthritis in my leg and back so need a car with higher driving seats (my last car, a wonderful Honda Accord was SO low down it was very painful to get out of and really low down). 
• It needs to have a fairly good boot as I’m getting a foldable mobility scooter too. 

• i don’t like very small cars. And don’t need a big car

• Something as safe and Reliable as my old Honda

• And I really can’t afford a new car. Budget, really no more than £10-11,000.

Does anyone have any recommendations, please? I was thinking a Berlingo (I think that I heard somewhere that old people drive them a lot, so any thoughts on these would be welcome🙂), but I am really open to advice.

Thank you 

UniDebtStudent

Berlingo is a good option and practical but it does feel like you're driving a small van (at least it did to me). Honda Jazz is as reliable as you're used to but may be on the smaller size for your needs, or a used Mercedes B-Class, they have very comfortable seats, easy to drive and has a high (enough) road position. If you're open to small SUVs/Crossovers, then there's plenty on the market in your budget too. 

Hermann

Have a look at a VW Tiguan, see if that would be good for you.

jimbo6977

I seem to remember the standard Honest John Saturday Telegraph answer to this question was a Suzuki Vitara. Auto trader has a ton of them in your price bracket. 

born_again

TBH.
Go rounds lots of garages & sit in as many cars as possible.

Bonniepurple

UniDebtStudent said:

Berlingo is a good option and practical but it does feel like you're driving a small van (at least it did to me). Honda Jazz is as reliable as you're used to but may be on the smaller size for your needs, or a used Mercedes B-Class, they have very comfortable seats, easy to drive and has a high (enough) road position. If you're open to small SUVs/Crossovers, then there's plenty on the market in your budget too. 

I’m thinking of replacing my Jazz because it is difficult for me to get out of as it’s low down.

Nobbie1967

Skoda Yeti? Looks fairly high and plenty of room in the back with the seats down.

theoretica

This website has the option to list cars by high drivers seat - and other useful things.

https://www.ridc.org.uk/features-reviews/out-and-about/car-search/quick-search

photome

Sizuiki Vitara or Seat Ateca, both reliable and not to big…the Vitara will be cheaper than the Ateca and the Seat is a Vw in disguise 

400ixl

Hyundai Kona might fit the bill or the Tucson if you want something a bit bigger.

LightFlare

I would suggest visiting one of the many car supermarkets that are around and do some tyre kicking etc as they generally have a wide range of makes and models. See what tickles your fancy

 Not sure I would necessarily hand over any money prior to some hard research though