car for seniors?

my parents are in their mid 70's and are having trouble getting in and out of their lexus rx300. i'm looking for a car that's easy to get in and out of, has good safety features,comfortable seats and leg room, isn't overly complicated and gadget filled and gets a little better gas mileage than the rx300 and i guess in the style of a suv or sedan. they only drive on the weekends to buy groceries but i guess they feel safer in a bigger car now that they are older and this deffinately will be their last car.
p.s. don't hesitate to suggest entry level cars. i'm kinda pi**ed off they are spending my inheritence on cars they don't use. :)

How much are they willing to spend? Specify more, new or used?

Hook em up with a minivan. Sounds like one of the few cases where they are actually good. They are easy entry/exit, sufficient room, acceptable gas mileage, and modest in price.

buick lesabre

DOn't get an SUV.. my grandma has trouble getting up to the higher seats.

thanks for the replies. they will be buying new. i'll check into some of the minivans and i think they almost bought a buick last time so i'll have dad look at the le sabre.

A lexus ES 330. Nice cars roomy for 5 people. Not to expensive (about 35k). luxury and easily accessable. Or you could always get them like a Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, or a Chevy Impala. All decent cars and about 25k or less.

i would say go with a crossover like the chrysler pacifica, or the ford freestyle.

theyll get the suv feel, but theyll be able to enter/exit much easier

The new Toyota Avalon. Its huge and reliable.

the new Lincoln Zephyr. Mazda 6 efficiency and reliability with Lincoln luxury and looks.

thanks for the replies.now its time to read the reviews and this weekend i should be hearing the salesmen say "what do i need to do to sell you this car today"?

What did you end up getting?

If they haven't purchased yet, consider a Ford Crown Victoria. Safe and reliable, big car and easy in/out.