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