I couldn't walk any distance without having leg and knee weakness and shortness of breath. About 2 years ago I searched the Web and reviewed a lot of wheelchairs until I bought my Phoenix. It just seem so much better built, strong and durable and proven so. I just walk inside my attached garage, open trunk and lift it in, all folded. I go to doctor appoinments, shopping, Casino Trips ,etc. Arrive at destination, open trunk, lift out my wheelchair, unfold and hop on. Takes me anywhere I want to go. I am 90 years young and would be house ridden if not for this wheelchair. A lot of people ask me questions about this wheelchair and I truthfully answer with out a doubt, a really great buy.