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Originally Posted by Michael G.
Is spending thousands of dollars for a new car worth the expense to get
all the latest safety features and a increase on my insurance premium at my age of 82 yrs.?
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The latest safety features are terrific and worth having. Many people think they should buy an SUV built like a tank to increase their safety. However, a larger SUV can be harder to handle than a small car, and they are often wider, longer, and higher than a small car. They are much harder to park without bumping something. They are more likely to be bumped in parking lots by other cars. For a small woman driver, the visibility can be poor, and they can be harder to climb into, which can lead to falls.
I would say, look for safety features, but in a small car that is comfortable and that you can get into and out of without difficulty (important) and that lets you see well from the driver’s seat. These smaller cars are often much less expensive than big SUVs, and that may mean you can afford a fancier model for the same price.