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[Kirsten]

I'm about to go to rehab, where I'll be learning to drive again. So I'm trying to think of the best set up for car or van or even a truck for that matter. I'm T8 complete. The first option, and the one my grandfather thinks is best, is just a van with a lift. I'm 17 so I'd rather have a normal car but I do understand how conventient it will be especailly in the rain or snow. But I'm fully capable of & strong enough to take my chair apart and just put it in the backseat of a regular car. That's the option I'm leaning towards. But I don't have any clue what car would be best for that. I'm considering a SUV crossover. Any opinion, thought or input would be really helpful and even more appreciated. Thanks (:

[Wheelsonfire]

The choice is yours when buying, your grandfather, well, me thinks he is a very nice man, how is he by the way? Is he doing ok? What does he drive? Is he a truck salesman? Mmmmm suspect if he is….. LOL

Car, a car that has a back seat will take your chair, after all, a back seat is a back seat.

A car that has no back seat means you have to put it in the front seat unless you have a front folder, chair wise.

Aside from that, pick a model, any model, go for tip tronic gear box.

Learn to drive in drive and as you progress you have the option to use sports mode much like a manual gearbox, after all, one hand on the hand control, the other on the steering wheel, when driving on bends, have you got a third arm your not telling us about to shift gear if it were a manual gear box

Manual meaning stick………

I always drove Bavarian beasts and there is great comfort, you can roll over loads of children and you barely feel the bumps and rarely hear the screams unless you open a window…..

Happy motoring

[Tim13]

Hmmm, since you stated you're perfectly capable of disassembling your chair and putting it in the back, you can drive pretty much whatever you like-why buy a van? Was going to recommend a Mustang or BMW 3 series till i saw snow mentioned. Had a Chevy Avalanche 4X4 and loved it's room, versatility and ride, you might consider looking at one. The Silverado I have now is also very wheelchair friendly. My next truck will be a Ford Raptor, those are sweet if your budget will allow it.

[Darkghost]

Hi,
I've just bought a new car ,just waiting on it getting delivered any day now!,thing is its a smart car.I decided on it after lots of thinking.I found out that I could get the wheelchair in the back and still have room for a passenger.
My wife thought I was mad until she saw it for herself.I thought with the price of petrol these days it might be worth a try.Will let you all know how it works out.

George

[SnoDrifterT12]

I have 3 that I drive, a 2010 f150 extended cab 4x4, 01 F250 Ext cab 4x4 6" lift(its a pain to get in) and my wifes Hyundai Sonata. They are all fine, once you work out how things need to go. I can get in and back out of any in about 1 minute flat. Good luck and get you something you LIKE and using it will be more fun.

[D. Smith]

I bought an 09 Subaru Legacy (sedan) kind of for the reason of having an AWD car in snow. Now I know it is driver's skill that determines how well one does in snow, but seeing as this is my first winter, figured it might be a safer route to go. I just need to get rhino-liner on the bottom pannel (the one that runs under the doors, from front wheel to rear wheel) to prevent me from scratching it up too badly!