At 66, getting in & out of the Crossfire is definitely not as easy as early on. As for getting out, I have always used the door sill area to push off when I "lift" myself out of the car. And getting in, I typically have to sit in the seat and swing my legs into the footwell. I have always paid close attention to how I get in so as not to rub the side bolster on the driver's seat. And after nearly 9 years of ownership, still no signs of the typical bolster wear.