Funhobby,.I too am arthritic and the PT was easier to get into compared to the car I replaced it with!! I used to hate the lack of a passenger door lock but I think with the auto key ,which I didn't have,Might have opened all doors! I miss the appeal of the woody look,used to draw a lot of positive comments! the only minor problem with mine was turning on the seat heater when trying to slide in , an unwanted thing in 80 degree weather!......LOL ....Dan