Recommend a roomy, plush full size sedan

[slackerinabox]

My dad, an older gentleman, is looking for a car and we've changed the focus from suvs to large sedans. I think the domestic boat-like ride sedan would be right up his alley - you know, cars like the Crown Victoria with room to stretch and a trunk large enough for groceries, luggage, and a few hookers. I think we're looking from 2001 to 2006- what are some makes/models of reliable, roomy, and comfy full size sedans?

 

[NutBucket]

Toyota Avalon...hell maybe even an LS430.

 

[Iron Woode]

Crown Vic or Grand Marquis would be obvious choices.

You can get the last gen of these at good prices. If he wants some more performance get the Marauder.

 

[Sidekicknichola]

2006 GS350 or LS430

 

[slackerinabox]

Toyota Avalon...hell maybe even an LS430.

Those are nice but we're trying to keep the price below $15k, as low as possible frankly (they're retired). Also, to my eyes the avalon didn't seem much larger than a camry but I could be wrong.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

Those are nice but we're trying to keep the price below $15k, as low as possible frankly (they're retired). Also, to my eyes the avalon didn't seem much larger than a camry but I could be wrong.

You should easily be able to find Avalons for less than $15k

 

[slackerinabox]

Thanks guys - thoughts on the Ford 500? Bland as hell but my dad's in his mid 70s, I think he'd find it more handsome than boring.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Lincoln LS

 

[Knavish]

Buick Lucerne or Buick Lacrosse

 

[SilthDraeth]

I have an 05 Police Interceptor... It is pretty nice, but stiffer suspension. For more creature comfort, obviously the regular Crown Vic, or Marquis is good. I drove an old Lincoln I think once, and it had no turning radius, at least the Crown Vic can turn.

Also, I saw a Mercury Montego, it looked like a nice car, had a used one from around 8 grand down at a dealership. AWD. I think it has a 6 under the hood. I didn't drive it, but it looked about the same size as the CV.

 

[exar333]

Toyota Avalon...hell maybe even an LS430.

This

 

[unokitty]

Autoblog has an interesting long term test going on with a used '96 Lexus ES 300.

Just a note.You dad might be most comfortable with a brand that he has already owned.

Best of luck,
Uno

 

[angry hampster]

Lincoln LS

Midsize with a mediocre trunk.


Consider the Hyundai Azera. Very plush and quiet. Chevy Impala is also a good bet. Very reliable and they get decent gas mileage as well.

 

[SilthDraeth]

Thanks guys - thoughts on the Ford 500? Bland as hell but my dad's in his mid 70s, I think he'd find it more handsome than boring.

Ford 500 is same car as the Mercury Montego I mentioned below. But it had a better reception, better marketing. Not a lot of power, but I thought it looked comfortable.

Should be able to find them sub 10k, they were only made for a few years.

 

[Howard]

Sounds like a Town Car would be perfect. Or an LS430.

 

[ballmode]

New Taurus

Newest accord sedan

Toyota Avalon

Lexus GS

 

[woodie1]

Another vote for the Avalon.

 

[nerp]

I'd say Charger, but if you're not buying new, forget it. They're not really worth considering before 2011.

 

[RbSX]

Crown Vic or Grand Marquis would be obvious choices.

You can get the last gen of these at good prices. If he wants some more performance get the Marauder.

I just vomited in my mouth a little.

 

[Arkaign]

Another vote for the LS430. If you could find one with low enough miles, I actually think the older LS400 is even better (they seem literally indestructible, I know an old dude that co-owns a guard services company/rentacop business, and his has over 700k miles on the original motor!).

 

[bigi]

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Newest accord sedan

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Please tell me this is a typo.

 

[chin311]

Ford 500 would probably be cheapest for the $$, they are super comfy and tons of cabin space + trunk space. Reliable too. I know tons of retired folks who love them. They are kinda underpowered with the 3.0L but enough to get the job done.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Buick Park Avenue - Ultra edition if he wants the Supercharged 240HP 3800

FWD and bulletproof engine & trans

I'd avoid the Ford 500 with a CVT trans

Lincoln Continental - FWD luxo barge

 

[LordMorpheus]

I just vomited in my mouth a little.

The Panther chassis is fantastic! Although if he really wants roomy and plush, get the Town Car.

 

[wirednuts]

surprised more people didnt say BUICK

i dont think anything else mentioned comes close to luxury+affordability