My Neurologist recommended that I get a car with ?

[FlashG]

...good adjustable seats and side airbags. Apparently the bone spurs in my neck, from arthritis, can sever part of my spinal cord if I get whiplash.

He recommended Saturn, German, Swedish or British cars because he thinks they offer the best head and neck protection. The only problem is that I really don?t like most Saturn?s. My experience with most European makes (BMW's & VW's) is that they are very expensive buy and maintain. I really like the Accord and Maxima but don?t know if they offer adequate neck and head protection for my needs.

Any car (not SUV) suggestions around the mid $20K?s would be appreciated.

 

[TommyVercetti]

The doctor just gave you a recommendation. I doubt he is an expert on car safety, he probably read it in a magaizine, combined with his own bias.

 

If you honestly do get one of the Dr.'s recommended cars (taking into account TommyVercetti's advice) I would recommend the Mercedes C-Coupe. It's mid-20's, and it's awesome looking, IMHO.

 

[idNut]

Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
The doctor just gave you a recommendation. I doubt he is an expert on car safety, he probably read it in a magaizine, combined with his own bias.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Disregard what your doctor advises. Listen to what people on this board have to say.

Depends on your needs. I know someone who is a pediatric orthopedic specialist who bought a Passat after doing quite a bit of research. Why? Turns out that the most common maiming of children in an auto accident is from the front seat collapsing backwards onto a childs legs and crushing their knees. The Passat was among the most resistant to this failure.

They can be had in the mid 20's

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Disregard what your doctor advises. Listen to what people on this board have to say.

Depends on your needs. I know someone who is a pediatric orthopedic specialist who bought a Passat after doing quite a bit of research. Why? Turns out that the most common maiming of children in an auto accident is from the front seat collapsing backwards onto a childs legs and crushing their knees. The Passat was among the most resistant to this failure.

They can be had in the mid 20's

But, but..........it's a VeeDub!

 

[FlashG]

Thanks for the expert advice guys.

Believe it or not he is high on Mercedes. I didn't think they were in my price range.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: Hayabusarider
Disregard what your doctor advises. Listen to what people on this board have to say.

Depends on your needs. I know someone who is a pediatric orthopedic specialist who bought a Passat after doing quite a bit of research. Why? Turns out that the most common maiming of children in an auto accident is from the front seat collapsing backwards onto a childs legs and crushing their knees. The Passat was among the most resistant to this failure.

They can be had in the mid 20's

But, but..........it's a VeeDub!

OH NO NOT A VOLKSWAGEN

 

[richardycc]

I wonder if you can write it off in taxes as a medical device?

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: richardycc
I wonder if you can write it off in taxes as a medical device?

he!! yes

 

[Bignate603]

Oh jeesh, my car's headrest is barely there. I worry that i'll break my neck if i get rearended

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Bignate603
Oh jeesh, my car's headrest is barely there. I worry that i'll break my neck if i get rearended

OK, you buy a c-coup merc and I'll lease it from you with a medical exemption from the IRS.

 

[Ime]

Buy a used 6,000 pound SUV.

 

[Renob]

The only problem is that I really don?t like most Saturn?s. My experience with most European makes (BMW's & VW's) is that they are very expensive buy and maintain.

See if your Doc can write a Prescription for one of those cars.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: Ime
Buy a used 6,000 pound SUV.

like this?

this is getting insane

 

[mdbound]

Geez....I thought Drug Company's giving docs free stuff to push their drugs was bad enough, but now car companies are stepping up too!!!

<thinkingtomyself>Cool, I love free stuff and I love cars....maybe MB or BMW will give me a sample car to try out before prescribing it to my patients.....</thinkingtomyself>

But, seriously, If the doc told you that, presumably based on X-rays and other imaging studies, I'd keep that notion in mind. I highly doubt he's a car expert though, and probably is refering to side-impact type airbags in general. I'm sure that it's probably a good idea to look around, find cars that have those curtain-type airbags, and consider one of those vehicles (Audi, MB, BMW, Jaguar, Volvo, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, etc.) Keep in mind that none of those systems is fool-proof, and each accident is different; they afford a higher level of protection but $hit could still happen.

MD.

 

[FlashG]

Originally posted by: mdbound
Geez....I thought Drug Company's giving docs free stuff to push their drugs was bad enough, but now car companies are stepping up too!!!

<thinkingtomyself>Cool, I love free stuff and I love cars....maybe MB or BMW will give me a sample car to try out before prescribing it to my patients.....</thinkingtomyself>

But, seriously, If the doc told you that, presumably based on X-rays and other imaging studies, I'd keep that notion in mind. I highly doubt he's a car expert though, and probably is refering to side-impact type airbags in general. I'm sure that it's probably a good idea to look around, find cars that have those curtain-type airbags, and consider one of those vehicles (Audi, MB, BMW, Jaguar, Volvo, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, etc.) Keep in mind that none of those systems is fool-proof, and each accident is different; they afford a higher level of protection but $hit could still happen.

MD.

Rx based on my MRI scans.

 

[BurnItDwn]

you could probably pick up an 01 or 02 300M for mid20s, they have yully automatic seat ajustments as well as great back support , and its a great car to drive.

 

[Rastus]

Maybe you could get him to write a prescription for you for a certain type of car, then your medical insurance will pay for most of it.

 

[Keego]

Get a subaru because non-subaru cars suck!