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#11 of 793 Sedans for tall people by sysop STAFF Jan 01, 2001 (5:44 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm)
#12 of 793 ronnoc by ronnoc Mar 16, 1998 (12:35 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) I'm 6'4" with particularly log legs( short waisted- head room is not my problem). There are decreasingly few cars for tall people that still have anything approaching a back seat when the drivers seat is positioned. I'd like to hear from other tall folks and their experiences with recent car models. I'm still driving a 1983 Caprice wagon which is approaching 200,000 miles and will have to be replaced soon.
#13 of 793 bnormann by bnormann Mar 16, 1998 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) ronnoc,       Try a Saab. The 900 I test drove seemed ideal for your situation. I didn't look at the 9000, but it might be worth a look for you. Try the search function at the bottom of the page, it will take you to many Saab discussions.              Bruce,              Host of the present.
#14 of 793 jimodonnel by jimodonnel Apr 02, 1998 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) I'm also 6'4" and currently looking for a new car with the same type of requirements you appear to have.....with the driver seat back is there enough leg room for the rear seat passenger. I'll be getting for the Lexus LS400 for many reasons, one of which is the amount of driver legroom. It is the only sedan I drove where I will not have the drivers seat all the way back. The rear legroom in this car is pretty good, but when I'm able to give the rear passenger and extra inch plus by not having my seat all the way back that allows excellent leg room for that passenger. Of course, if you want to opt for the Mercedes S class you'll also get a lot of rear leg room.
#15 of 793 bdritter by bdritter May 11, 1998 (11:56 pm)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) Anyone ever dealt with extending seat rails? I'm told it can be done without violating safety regulations. Considering a Jeep Wrangler--any other tall folks out there find a way to fit in this vehicle?
#16 of 793 cmk73 by cmk73 Jun 07, 1998 (12:49 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) my husband is 6"2 and we found that some American cars have good legroom. Check the specs for front and rear legroom - Edmund's provides this in the info for each car. Monte Carlo is too short. We liked Grand Prix, Century. Replies to this message: jaymagic (Apr 02, 2007 8:50 am)
#17 of 793 ckara by ckara Jun 12, 1998 (10:48 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) My father is 6'6" and has always driven the big Buicks like LeSabre. He can extend his right leg at least to the right on long trips to stretch, over where the gear shift would be on most cars--granted not the safest way to drive for accident reasons. I recently bought a VW Passat and he thought it provided a good amount of room for him, for a mid-sized sedan. It has a "greenhouse" roof design, giving great headroom (and mine has a sunroof so there's probably more in ones without) plus it has an easy ratcheting handles that raises and lowers the seat plus a telescoping steering wheel which all helps give a better driving position. With the seat all the way back, those in the rear seat still have some room to spare. He may seriously consider it for his next car purchase because it's a fun car to drive and something very different from his history of big, GM "boats". Depending on options and engines, it ranges from the low 20's to mid-20's so it's an option for those that find the Lexus's and Mercedes too steep. Next year, it will also have a 4-wheel drive option which my dad likes as he lives up North.
#18 of 793 scraj by scraj Jul 01, 1998 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) Try a pontiac bonneville. This is quiet big , comfortable GM boat as well as very good power and comfort conveniences. Could you share some of your 200,000 mile journey with the caprice, as to how was the performance of the car over the years, and the seriousness of the problems?
#19 of 793 xcdat by xcdat Jul 13, 1998 (2:44 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) I'm 6'2 and can comfortably sit in the back seat of my 98 concorde. (though you'll catch hell getting me out of the driver's seat!)
#20 of 793 jekv12 by jekv12 Jul 28, 1998 (8:17 am)
Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm) If you're OK with used cars, try a Merkur Scorpio (German built Ford). Lots of leg room, good thigh support, and a lots of room in back. And the hatchback will come close to the utility of your wagon. Try for an 89. Other than that, Saab 9000 or its replacement, the Saab 9-5.

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