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I currently run a BMW 3 series, now 8 years old. Both my wife and I are in our 70's and find it increasingly difficult to get into our car because of the sill. We are contemplating a change of and are looking for a 4 door, 4 seater car without a sill to step over. We know that the Mercedes A-Class has a raised driver and passenger seat
and no sill. Can you please let me know of any other cars that might suit our requirements? Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.

Asked on 17 April 2010 by A.C., Huddleston

Answered by Honest John
Nissan Cube. See video demo at:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=421
The current Ford C-Max is particularly easy to get in and out of.
Nissan Notes are quite good.
Renault Modus.
But the Mercedes A Class you are thinking about is fine and has the
ambience of a high quality car.

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