Am looking to help my parents purchase a car that will likely be their last one. They’re 65 and 73, retired and need to finally give up their 2004 Toyota corolla which is practically crumbling on them in terms of the paint and interior. They’re not financially able to upgrade themselves so I would be buying it myself and trying to avoid spending more than 25k before taxes. Is that going to be unrealistic?

Any suggestions on which model might be the best for parents who will only be using the car for running small errands in town and don’t need a ton of space that could last them the next 15 or so years?

  • Bobby_GirlB
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    1 year ago

    If my mom sees this post she will say: “I wish my sons act like yours”

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  • inked-brown-giantB
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    1 year ago

    Rav4 Gas LE - used . Get it and forget . Will run for 200K guaranteed and maybe even hit 500k - who knows🤷🏻‍♂️

  • rjd10232004B
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    1 year ago

    You see that what my grandparents said when they bought their Camry in 2019. Then it got ran into twice and is now getting replaced because they don’t trust the repairs.

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    1 year ago

    a self driving car would be easy for them for their age. but they are electric and like most appliances they get obsolete fast.

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    1 year ago

    A new Corolla if you want it to be Toyota. A Nissan Versa is a good alternative because it’s cheaper, but with Nissan Prices come Nissan quality.

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    1 year ago

    I’d say a used Rav4. Not very fun, but they’re getting older, and as someone who takes care of 3 of my grandparents, the higher ride height is DEFINITELY helpful with getting in and out.