Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 I wonder whether any of you can help me with regard to the hiring of a car which will suit my limited range of motion. My main problem is that I am only able to bring my knee up a short distance towards my body - about 45% from vertical. I am looking for a hire car with a seat that is quite high in relation to the floor of the vehicle. Many SUVs are quite high off the ground but when you get in the seat is low in relation to the pedals. Does anyone know of a suitable vehicle? I am beginning to think that I may have to hire a van. Thanks Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Jill, Do you have the ROM restrictions because you just had surgery or is there some other reason? I ask because if you just had the operation it may be that you shouldn't be driving quite yet. Hitting the brake quickly during a panic stop can put a tremendous load on the hip that could cause problems. Ask your doctor. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Hi Jill, Yes there is a great vehicle that is recommended by my for people like us who had hip replacements. The vehicle is the E150 Luxury or " Conversion " Van sold at most car dealers. I purchased the Ford. You don't need a new one if you can't afford it. I purchased a new one because I'm not a mechanic and travel 25 miles one way to work. The van have high captain seats that can be adjusted to virtually any comfortable position. It has running boards and pull bars at the door to assist you to easily get in to it. Also it sits at a perfect level from running board to ground. Many car dealers (even doctors) suggest this vehicle. Don't get the standard van... make sure it's a " Conversion Van " . If you want a car make sure it doesn't sit low to the ground, as most do. It's hard to get in and out. And make sure the car is larger with large doors that swing open... this is very important. Such as a Lincoln Town Car, Cadillac, etc. And make sure the seats are firm not real soft. Hipsters show never sit in real soft chairs or sofas! Hope I was able to help. I live in Venice, Florida. Drop me an E-mail anytime: bobvankay@... Good luck my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 Great information! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2001 Report Share Posted December 20, 2001 At 05:44 AM 12/20/2001 -0000, you wrote: >My main problem is that I am only able to bring my knee up a short >distance towards my body - about 45% from vertical. > >I am looking for a hire car with a seat that is quite high in >relation to the floor of the vehicle. Many SUVs are quite high off >the ground but when you get in the seat is low in relation to the >pedals. > Jill, I had to buy a new vehicle pre-op as well. Not only did the Subaru have 185,000+ miles on it, but was low to the ground and a stick shift. I ended up with a Plymouth Voyager minivan. It is low enough that I can get into it without having to have running boards, but high enough that my leg was able to be swung in without too much trouble (after my left hip was done, I couldn't move the leg at all on my own and it couldn't be bent far at all-everything was too numb and stiff). I have very little trouble getting in and out of cars now (including my friend's '65 Mustang), but am hanging on to the van for awhile longer. I doubt very much that I could drive a stick shift yet-another goal for me to reach for! Go to a used car dealer, explain your situation, and I'm sure he will be happy to let you attempt to climb in and out of as many vehicles as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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