Another reason to buy a 4WD
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 20, 2005 at 20:59
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Wayne (NSW)
My dad arrived yesterday on his way to
Perth. Flying across and catching the train back.
At first I didn't know why a Mazda Tribute was pulling up in the drive way until Dad got out of the vehicle.
After the usual greetings I just had to ask why a 80yo was doing driving a 4WD.
His reply was short and to the point. He could no longer get into a lower vehicle. The
seat hight was just right that with his crook knees and back he could enter the vehicle with out having to bend down. Getting out of the vehicle was just as easy, no climbing required.
I tried it myself and I must admit that it is a lot easyer to enter and exit the Tribute than Belinda's Mazda 323.
So when I am asked why do I own a 4WD I will answer just saving my back.
Wayne
Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Monday, Feb 21, 2005 at 04:58
Monday, Feb 21, 2005 at 04:58
Wayne I have to agree with the easier to get in and out of bit.
We traded our primary car in, not the Nissan below but the primary one. Have found the new primary car - low though it is 800 mm lower roofline, uses just over half the fuel on a trip and a lot more comfortable to drive into the bargain. The vehicle is in the same stable as the other and a lower priced one.
If getting in and out is the only consideration the old was better, but driveability? Wow, the difference. This one is s t a b l e in comparison.
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