On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:14:19 -0700, Ashton Crusher <demi@moore.net> wrote:
>On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:38:26 -0400, "C. E. White"
><cewhite3@mindspring.com> wrote:

>>Earlier this month I asked for advice regarding a new car for my Mother to
>>replace a Ford Freestyle that was totaled in an accident. I mostly was
>>looking for advice regarding the Toyota Venza and Highlander. Well we
>>finally went shopping and my Mother is getting a new Highlander

>I'm not disagreeing with your mom's choice but why does she need an
>SUV?? What were her needs from a technical perspective?

She doesn't like cars that are easy to park, safe on the highway, or that can be
handled out of an accident instead of plowing its way through one. Having fuel
bills equal to the monthly payment is also important.