What Would Grandpa Drive? Edmunds goes 'Top 10' on pensioner's wheels

[mikeyb]

Edmunds has compiled what it considers the top ten best vehicles for senior citizens. Seniors, defined as those sixty-five and older, represent the fastest-growing segment of America's population. The article addresses the strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle as they relate to a seniors perceived needs.

The list, in alphabetic order, includes :

• Audi A8
• BMW 7 Series
• Buick Lucerne
• Chrysler 300
• Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego
• Honda Civic
• Pontiac Montana SV6 (NOTE: The Montana is being retired by General Motors)
• Toyota Avalon (pictured)
• Toyota Prius
• Toyota Sienna

Are there other vehicles you think deserve the AARP seal-of-approval?

[Source: Edmunds]


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[dbzeag]

Wow, I agree with the Honda, but the rest of that list is wacked.

Toyota Corolla
Ford Taurus (now Fusion)
Scion xB (don't ask)
Chevrolet Malibu
Toyota Camry

I have never seen someone that is retired drive an A8. Over 50 sure, but they were executives that weren't retired yet.

I have never seen anyone over the age of 50 drive a 300, or any new minivan.

 

[brealmp3]

motor home?

and the survey says?

 

[mikeyb]

Wow, I agree with the Honda, but the rest of that list is wacked.

Toyota Corolla
Ford Taurus (now Fusion)
Scion xB (don't ask)
Chevrolet Malibu
Toyota Camry

I have never seen someone that is retired drive an A8. Over 50 sure, but they were executives that weren't retired yet.

I have never seen anyone over the age of 50 drive a 300, or any new minivan.

My grandmother drives a 05 300c and she's well over 50. I see older people all the time driving minivans.

 

[romecandleboy]

I see them in the 'xB' all the time and it always gets my attention. The reason is, every young person in an xB has it modified but when you see a stock one it totally stands out and looks more original.

 

[nealric]

1985-1995 caddy or lincoln

Seems what post of the greay-hairs drive around here.

(the big boat ones with the faux leather roof and the little round porthole style windows in back)

 

[Antoine]

A8!?!?! 7 Series?!?! Seniors would freak out with all that "crazy" technology in those cars...and i-drive? FO-GETABOUT-IT!

 

[Pretzellogic]

Every time I see a P5 an old lady is driving it.

 

[Boston5761]

(cheers)