need easy steering car - bad shoulders
12-09-17, 04:09 PM
#1
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need easy steering car - bad shoulders
I'm 80 and have osteo arthritis in boat shoulder+ left shoulder has been replaced. I have a 2010 RX 350. Its hard to steer plus doors are heavy to open and close. The rx350 also rides poorly and has lots of tire noise. After a 70 mile trip my shoulders really hurt next morning. My wifes 2003 GS300 steers and rides far easier. Suggestions please--Thank You-George in Tampa FL
12-09-17, 05:05 PM
#2
Lexus Fanatic
Sorry to hear about your shoulders....I hope the replacement fully-recovers. 
The most featherweight steering, and easiest on the shoulders, that I've seen on a modern car (though it's been out of production for several years now) is the Mercury Grand Marquis....with the Lincoln Town Car a close second. The Ford Crown Victoria may also be a possibility....but avoid the ones with the police-spec suspension....they will ride, and possibly steer, more firmly.
If you want to stick with a Lexus, the softest-riding Lexus product I can think of would be a used LS430...but most of them are at least 10-11 years old now (maybe more), so you'd want one with as low a mileage and the least wear as possible. The Mercedes S-class also rides velvety and is whisper-quiet, but is expensive, generally less reliable than an LS, and will likely cost more to service and repair once the warranty is out.
Also, slightly off topic, but it might help......ask your doctor about this medication (Indomethacin). My experience is that it works very well for a number of inflammatory problems, such as arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendonitis, etc..... relieving much of the pain. Like aspirin, though, It can thin the blood, and you will want to take it with meals or a lot of water so it isn't hard on the stomach. It is not necessarily suitable for everyone. You can't buy it OTC in the U.S....it is prescription only.
The most featherweight steering, and easiest on the shoulders, that I've seen on a modern car (though it's been out of production for several years now) is the Mercury Grand Marquis....with the Lincoln Town Car a close second. The Ford Crown Victoria may also be a possibility....but avoid the ones with the police-spec suspension....they will ride, and possibly steer, more firmly.If you want to stick with a Lexus, the softest-riding Lexus product I can think of would be a used LS430...but most of them are at least 10-11 years old now (maybe more), so you'd want one with as low a mileage and the least wear as possible. The Mercedes S-class also rides velvety and is whisper-quiet, but is expensive, generally less reliable than an LS, and will likely cost more to service and repair once the warranty is out.
Also, slightly off topic, but it might help......ask your doctor about this medication (Indomethacin). My experience is that it works very well for a number of inflammatory problems, such as arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendonitis, etc..... relieving much of the pain. Like aspirin, though, It can thin the blood, and you will want to take it with meals or a lot of water so it isn't hard on the stomach. It is not necessarily suitable for everyone. You can't buy it OTC in the U.S....it is prescription only.
Last edited by mmarshall; 12-09-17 at 06:27 PM.
12-10-17, 02:23 PM
#3
Lexus Fanatic
My Kia Sedona minivan had a “comfort” setting that had VERY light steering. You might want to check out some of their products. Maybe a Cadenza...
12-10-17, 04:50 PM
#5
New or late model ES350 has pretty light steering. Surprised you think the RX rides too stiff, the ES might be a bit better in that regard, just make sure you buy one with 17" wheels and more sidewall on the tire. Pretty much any sedan actually, I'd avoid 18" or 19" wheels if you want the smoothest ride. Some SUV's have 18" wheels stock, but they usually have higher profile tires with more sidewall.
12-10-17, 06:50 PM
#6
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New or late model ES350 has pretty light steering. Surprised you think the RX rides too stiff, the ES might be a bit better in that regard, just make sure you buy one with 17" wheels and more sidewall on the tire. Pretty much any sedan actually, I'd avoid 18" or 19" wheels if you want the smoothest ride. Some SUV's have 18" wheels stock, but they usually have higher profile tires with more sidewall.
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12-10-17, 07:46 PM
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12-10-17, 08:12 PM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Another vote for a new ES350. You get a proven, solid package, guaranteed reliability, luxury, resale, exceptional dealer support, and ease of use. Great leases right now while the year and model winds down.
12-11-17, 09:08 AM
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12-11-17, 12:09 PM
#11
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Odd, the newer, current-generation RX models I've driven are basically just as soft as the newer ES models as well. I think they both have similarly light steering as well.
12-11-17, 04:38 PM
#13
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don't think me an ***, because I am being serious here:
get a steering ****.. I have a 1938 Ford Tudor that has pure manual steering, no power anything, and it is a b*t*h to turn at low speeds, the **** makes it 10 times easier..
get a steering ****.. I have a 1938 Ford Tudor that has pure manual steering, no power anything, and it is a b*t*h to turn at low speeds, the **** makes it 10 times easier..
12-11-17, 05:29 PM
#14
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Those ***** are essentially attached onto the steering wheel, but they were used long before the time of air bags. They could be doubly-dangerous if the air bag fires and knocks it off the rim, flying through the air like a missile. Even without an air bag, the **** could cause added injury if one's face or chest struck it in an impact.
12-11-17, 05:41 PM
#15
Lexus Champion
No, you are not being an a**........it's a valid suggestion, but I'm not sure that it would be a good idea. Those ***** are essentially attached onto the steering wheel, but they were used long before the time of air bags. They could be doubly-dangerous if the air bag fires and knocks it off the rim, flying through the air like a missile. Even without an air bag, the **** could cause added injury if one's face or chest struck it in an impact.
Those ***** are essentially attached onto the steering wheel, but they were used long before the time of air bags. They could be doubly-dangerous if the air bag fires and knocks it off the rim, flying through the air like a missile. Even without an air bag, the **** could cause added injury if one's face or chest struck it in an impact.there are also airbag compliant *****.. , which could not possibly break away during an airbag deployment as the bag inflates toward the driver before it bubbles around the wheel, so after deployment the **** would be behind the bag, not in front of it.
as a matter of fact (look it up) not one states has any law opposed to steering ***** on modern steering wheels, and many recommend them for disabled persons.
Last edited by mjeds; 12-11-17 at 05:45 PM.