{"id":13539,"date":"2021-04-26T09:47:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T23:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/?p=13539"},"modified":"2021-04-26T09:47:32","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T23:47:32","slug":"cars-for-when-you-get-to-my-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/buy-new-car\/cars-for-when-you-get-to-my-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Cars For “When you get to my age!”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhen you get to my age\u2026\u201d is a statement commonly made by those of us who may well be getting on in years.\u00a0 Older drivers will likely have more to consider when they come to buying themselves a new car. \u00a0The need for lots of power may not be such a deciding factor either, and comfort and safety might be the attributes you\u2019d be needing instead.\u00a0 It can also be a fun time buying the new car because you haven\u2019t got all the family commitments to keep in the back of your mind, which would otherwise have swayed your choice of car in the past.<\/p>\n

The list of new cars below has been put together with the \u2018oldies\u2019 in mind but it by no means is definitive.\u00a0 It is nice to have a practical car which will take the grandkids out to the park or off to the zoo, but these cars also have comfort, reliability, decent space, good safety features, easy infotainment technology and good climate controls.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also find that the following cars are pretty economical and reasonably easy to get in and out of.<\/p>\n

The Peugeot non-commercial range of cars are fine cars with style, comfort and practicality.\u00a0 They offer five-star safety and good pricing.\u00a0 Who says motoring has to be boring!<\/p>\n

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Peugeot 508 Wagon<\/p><\/div>\n

Toyota\u2019s Camry, Corolla, or RAV4 models are well-priced, safe, efficient and reliable.\u00a0 Lexus models are premium Toyota cars with lavish comfort, excellent reliability, economy and safety.<\/p>\n

The Subaru Impreza or Forester are a good go to car for practicality.\u00a0 Maybe you have a dog or need comfort and AWD traction.\u00a0 Their efficiency, safety and reliability have always been good.<\/p>\n

Volvo\u2019s new S60, XC60 or XC40 are sensationally comfortable, safe and lovely to drive.<\/p>\n

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Volvo XC40<\/p><\/div>\n

Mercedes Benz B-Class range are a great package for comfort and practicality.\u00a0 The style is hard to beat, and they also have the amazing big infotainment screens that wowed the world.<\/p>\n

Honda Civic or Accord cars are hugely efficient, reliable and comfortable cars.<\/p>\n

Citroen C3, C3 Aircross or C5 Aircross are remarkably comfortable, practical and look cool.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Kona has electric power and comfort leading the way, with practicality to boot.<\/p>\n

Jaguar\u2019s XE is a lovely car with everything an \u2018oldie\u2019 could wish for.<\/p>\n

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Jaguar XE<\/p><\/div>\n

Renault has the Captur model range that provides classy SUV looks, outstanding comfort and safety, practicality and nice solid driving dynamics.<\/p>\n

Skoda\u2019s entire range of cars are comfortable, well-priced and spacious.\u00a0 Superb models are very stylish and they come in sedan and wagon.\u00a0 There is a model for everyone.<\/p>\n

Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail variants are very comfortable, safe and practical; they also offer one of the better SUVs in AWD form with decent go anywhere ability.<\/p>\n

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Nissan X-Trail<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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