[Shotimes] OT: advice for selecting a car for parents

[Donald Mallinson]

I think a Crown Vic or Grand Marquis (same vehicle) would probably be a 
good choice.  they are very close relatives of his 94 lincoln. 

but on the other hand, he had super luck with the lincoln, why not get a 
newer version of that unless he just wants a different look?

A good friend of mine has had very good luck with the recent and last 
generation of the Pontiac Bonneville.  They are roomy, plenty of power 
for most uses, and seem to hold together well.

Not sure how the Honda Odyssey got in there, but unless they are just 
looking for a minivan, any of the other cars mentioned would drive more 
like their Lincoln and be more familiar.

Don Mallinson

Al & Angela wrote:

>I hope you all don't mind.
>
>
>My wife's parents need a good used vehicle, 2000 or newer.
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>I have checked Edmunds and it seems the Crown Vic or Honda Odyssey are "best
>used picks" for large car and minivan.
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>They are older (Dad over 6 ft) and require comfort.
>
>They had a 1994 Lincoln that lasted for 220K mls.  The tranny is going out.
>I feel he got his money's worth for 4,000$ when he bought it used.
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>Thank you all for your assistance.
>
>Al