As much as I am loathe to admit it, I have reached a stage with my hip that getting in and out of my little 2006 325i has become a chore. It simply is what it is: as a DD I don't enjoy the car because of the pain I have getting in and out. Once in it I am as comfortable and happy with the car as I could possibly be.
I guess that's the price one pays for years of athletics and injuries.
So, I've looked at three potential cars/small SUV's and I fit in each very well, all are CPO. I think the car dealers thought I was nuts when I spent 30 minutes getting in and out
1. Volkswagen Tiguan. 2009 that was a dealer car for the sales manager, 6,000 miles. 4 Motion with 2 liter Turbo. $25,900.
2. Subaru Tribeca. 2006 with all the bells and whistles. 27,000 miles for $23,900. One owner car off lease.
3. Mazda CX-9. Multiple cars in multiple trims and mileage. Average cost $23,000.
All prices listed are before negotiation(s). Carfax was perfect on all.
All I need is a commuter mobile. So far the Tribeca is my favorite.
Any thoughts or additional vehicles I should look at?
Lastly, anyone looking for a 2006 325i, 42,000 miles, black and tan with a transferable CPO warranty in excellent shape for $19k let me know.