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andrew Member Posts: 123 Post Likes Received: 126 Date Joined: September 2013 Injury: C7 Quad Date Injured: 10/15/2000 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Jan 10, 2016 13:33:39 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by andrew on Jan 10, 2016 13:33:39 GMT -8 I am looking for a newer car. I use a manual chair. What would you recommend. I do NOT want a van, truck, SUV, i'm looking for a car. Thank you! God Bless Andrew
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Looking for a new car Jan 11, 2016 9:16:53 GMT -8

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Hey andrew, can you do self car transfers independently? I know you're C7 which is not a whole lot different from me (C6) but I don't think it'd be possible for me to do a car transfer independently but if you can, that's awesome! What kinda car are you looking for? Luxury, economic, sporty or just anything that's easy to get in and out of?

andrew Member Posts: 123 Post Likes Received: 126 Date Joined: September 2013 Injury: C7 Quad Date Injured: 10/15/2000 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Jan 11, 2016 14:52:21 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by andrew on Jan 11, 2016 14:52:21 GMT -8 I can transfer into a car. I'm wanting more luxury, something with navigation and power leather seats.
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kilg0retr0ut Advanced Member Posts: 2,507 Post Likes Received: 1,862 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: L4/5 Cauda Equina Date Injured: 7-15-10 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Jan 11, 2016 15:19:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kilg0retr0ut on Jan 11, 2016 15:19:34 GMT -8 Hard to beat a Cadillac for comfort.
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andrew Member Posts: 123 Post Likes Received: 126 Date Joined: September 2013 Injury: C7 Quad Date Injured: 10/15/2000 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Jan 12, 2016 8:35:07 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by andrew on Jan 12, 2016 8:35:07 GMT -8 Jan 11, 2016 15:19:34 GMT -8 kilg0retr0ut said: Hard to beat a Cadillac for comfort. Any particular model you would recommend? Looking for something easy to pt my chair in...
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Looking for a new car Jan 13, 2016 5:37:27 GMT -8

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Haha kilg0retr0ut I was just about the say that and it's not just because I'm a Cadillac fanboy

andrew the new Cadillac CTS is quite luxury and roomy. It might be a bit on the expensive side but if you get one fully loaded with all wheel drive (only if you get snow where you live), that'd be perfect!

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airohs Member Posts: 152 Post Likes Received: 136 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: C4 / 5 Incomplete Tetraplegic Date Injured: May 23 1999 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Jan 25, 2016 9:01:10 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by airohs on Jan 25, 2016 9:01:10 GMT -8 HI I'm looking into this.. www.superiorvan.com/pdf/MXVProduct%20Guide.pdf
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Looking for a new car Jan 25, 2016 13:34:36 GMT -8

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Woah airohs, that's awesome! First time seeing that. Braunability is a great company. It's nice to see them doing something new! If you do get one, be sure to get the new style 2016 Explorer, they look nice - www.braunability.com/wheelchair-accessible-suv/ford-mxv/

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Looking for a new car Jan 25, 2016 20:01:25 GMT -8

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Hello Andrew,
I told myself I would never buy a minivan but I test drove a Toyota Sienna Limited AWD minivan. Fell in love with it. totally loaded with everything. Heated seats, 6 way power seats , all leather, navigation, cruise, electric doors, key-less remote. Loads of options. The best it rides like a Lexus and Mercedes. Its that good. We drive from Pa. to Florida every year. My butt doesn't get sore after twelve hours. very comfortable. You really need to test drive one. I pull myself up into the drivers seat. I took the rear bucket out behind the drivers. I just lean over and pull my entire chair up in the van. No breaking down the chair and it takes two minutes. Just a thought.

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Looking for a new car Jan 30, 2016 16:49:47 GMT -8

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Jan 25, 2016 20:01:25 GMT -8 joemonte said:

Hello Andrew,
I told myself I would never buy a minivan but I test drove a Toyota Sienna Limited AWD minivan. Fell in love with it. totally loaded with everything. Heated seats, 6 way power seats , all leather, navigation, cruise, electric doors, key-less remote. Loads of options. The best it rides like a Lexus and Mercedes. Its that good. We drive from Pa. to Florida every year. My butt doesn't get sore after twelve hours. very comfortable. You really need to test drive one. I pull myself up into the drivers seat. I took the rear bucket out behind the drivers. I just lean over and pull my entire chair up in the van. No breaking down the chair and it takes two minutes. Just a thought.

Thanks Joemonte! I can't get my self up that high. That's why i'm looking for a car.

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Looking for a new car Jan 30, 2016 17:13:52 GMT -8

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Andrew, I am a little guy 5'6". T-10 complete. The bucket seats in the front are six way and move up and down. I keep mine lower than normal and usually sit on a low profile cushion just to be safe. I pull myself up just grabbing the steering wheel. I also have a little tool that goes into the door frame. I will have to get you a pic that helps me lift up too.

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Looking for a new car Feb 1, 2016 13:22:21 GMT -8

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Jan 30, 2016 17:13:52 GMT -8 joemonte said:

Andrew, I am a little guy 5'6". T-10 complete. The bucket seats in the front are six way and move up and down. I keep mine lower than normal and usually sit on a low profile cushion just to be safe. I pull myself up just grabbing the steering wheel. I also have a little tool that goes into the door frame. I will have to get you a pic that helps me lift up too.

I'm a quad so I don't have any grip is the problem.

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joemonte Member Posts: 172 Post Likes Received: 257 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: T-10 Complete Asia "A" Date Injured: March 10, 2007 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Feb 2, 2016 5:37:53 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by joemonte on Feb 2, 2016 5:37:53 GMT -8 Completely understand.
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Looking for a new car Feb 7, 2016 7:17:16 GMT -8

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Feb 1, 2016 13:22:21 GMT -8 andrew said:

Jan 30, 2016 17:13:52 GMT -8 joemonte said:

Andrew, I am a little guy 5'6". T-10 complete. The bucket seats in the front are six way and move up and down. I keep mine lower than normal and usually sit on a low profile cushion just to be safe. I pull myself up just grabbing the steering wheel. I also have a little tool that goes into the door frame. I will have to get you a pic that helps me lift up too.

I'm a quad so I don't have any grip is the problem.

Same issue here!

andrew Member Posts: 123 Post Likes Received: 126 Date Joined: September 2013 Injury: C7 Quad Date Injured: 10/15/2000 Member is: Offline Send PM	Looking for a new car Feb 12, 2016 7:14:45 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by andrew on Feb 12, 2016 7:14:45 GMT -8 I found that a 2014 Honda Accord Coupe to be the easiest for me to get in and out of. Now I just don't want to pay for it...
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