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What kind of vehicle do you use?
Because of leg weakness, I find it difficult to get in and out of sedan-style cars.
I am getting ready to go car shopping and am looking at switching from my van to an SUV. The van has treated me well, but I need something with better fuel economy with medical appointments hours away.
What are things that you consider when looking for a vehicle?
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I love my toyota sienna van. I get 19mpg when only short in town driving but 27 mpg on interstate driving. Has flexible configurations supposedly esily done but dealership understands my weakness and will stow and unstow as needed. Doors open easily with button. Middle seat is bench so can lay down ,can also slide upright walker in on floor if not stuffed full of sale stockups. Walker also fits in 1/2 side of trunk and leaves plenty of room to haul other stuff even with one seat in 3rd row.
Because I can’t see future i wanted the most flexible accomodating vehicle possible,this is it for me.
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I have a Dodge Grand Caravan and it has the stow and go seating as well. It’s been nice. Especially with having a big dog (great dane and lab mix). I get around the same gas mileage but am hoping to find something better. I often travel 3+ hours for med appointments. 😒
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I drive a Suaru Forester SUV gets 28 MPG in and around our town. Last one was still going strong after 200,000 + miles when I sold it to my mechanic. Maintence cost was very low and it was easy access for me. Good hunting and God bless.
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We have a Subaru Outback. When we were looking for a new car my test was the ease of getting in and out. Good luck
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Subaru’s are GREAT in the snow too. I may see if the dealership has any.
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I just traded in my low sitting sedan for a Subaru Outback. I can’t believe the standard features on it versus other cars. I rented one for a 10 day/ 1100 mile road trip this fall. Not only was the drivers seat comfortable, but the passenger seat had more power adjustments than most cars. I’m getting 29 mpg in city. There’s a hybrid version coming out mid year for about the same price if you want to hold out for it. I was impressed that it dropped my insurance rate significantly too!
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That sounds fantastic! Definitely going to have to go look at the Subaru options now.
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I’ve been driving a 2019 Chevy Blazer for 4 years now and (surprisingly) I love it. When I got it at a year old I was skeptical — because it was American made, but it fit my needs so I gave it a shot. I think US made vehicles have come a long way in the last 15-20 years. Mine’s a V6, so I doubt you want that for the low MPGs, but they do make (I think) a turbo-charged 4 cyl Blazer that gets around 30 on the highway. For SUVs that are a bit smaller (the Blazer is considered mid-sized) and reliable, it’s hard to go wrong with vehicles such as the RAV4, the CR-V, the Rogue, or any of the Subarus. Chevy has also added to their SUV line-up with some smaller, economical models. No matter what you get, don’t skimp on the safety features…the more, the better.
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I’m not pushing any particular brand .. just commenting. I drive a Hyundai Tucson Limited edition. It has sensors to alert me to blind spots, it has the ability to “drive itself” on the interstate which helps with arm fatigue using cruise control and following distance spacing between cars. The computer “keeps it between the lines” and can turn the front wheels when the road curves to the left or right. The vehicle is easy in and out. Just stay alert.
I’m sure there are other cars with similar features. Just mentioning what my car has. It helps prevent fatigue on road trips. For out of town trips to the neurologist, I get around 26 mpg (combined city and highway)
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I have flipped back and forth. When I was first diagnosed I had a Porsche Panamera which became increasingly difficult to exit as I was very fatigued by IVIG treatment. I then traded the Panamera for a Porsche Macan. I did not care all that much for a SUV and after transition to first Solaris then on to Ultomiris my strength improved considerably. I was able to resume exercising and switched back to Mercedes S580 sedan.
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I was able to trade in our van and I got a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. I really love it.
I had an amazing experience with the buying process and wrote about it as well as the things that I considered when getting a new vehicle. I hope it helps folks.
https://myastheniagravisnews.com/columns/car-buying-experience-met-specific-mg-needs/
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