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Best Vehicles for Taller/Larger Drivers

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AWD for all legs? by tallmanswife
Feb 19, 2000 (6:04 am)
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OK, so he's ONLY 6'5", but when he's seated, you'd think he was short. All legs (40" inseam). So... we're looking at everything including minivans, SUVs, sedans. We have an old Subaru GL-10 wagon and his knees are up to his chin (well, it feels like it anyway). Need AWD (snowy, steep hills). Need to be able to seat five comfortably. Prefer a wagon for the cargo options. sigh... is there anything out there? Tried the new Volvo, Outback.
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Wagons for Tall People by suburbank2500
Mar 20, 2000 (2:50 pm)
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A tall person has unique needs. But it also depends on where you're height is. It's either
a) Legs
b) Torso
c) Combo of a and c - what people call proportional.


Myself, I'm 6'5", with a 34 in. seam, but I where 36" long sleeves. I've also got a size 17 shoe, which does factor in when I buy a vehicle.


The best vehicle I've found is a Large SUV or a mini-van. My 6'0" wife drives a Suburban, and I drive a Ford Windstar. For Long Trips, like 3K miles, we take the 'burb. Before everyone jumps down about the fuel mileage, we've gotten 20mpg, and that is with 4WD.


The MAIN things about vehicles for tall people is
a) ride comfort, and b) room! If you drive a lot, on the highways,long trips,Please do yourself a favor and spend the $$$ to get a bigger vehicle, one that will fit you comfortably. Take it from me, you're payback will be NOT having a stiff and sore back for the next 2 days after the trip.


The Volvo's have a stiff jiggly ride, quoted from Consumer Reports!. I had an 850; I drove on a 6 hour trip, man was I stiff afterwards.


The '98 Windstar is really okay; But my legs feel cramped, esp. by the dashboard. The one mini-van I had a ton of room, was the Honday Odyseey, the new model, not the old 4 cylinder wanna be.


IF you're stuck on a wagon, honestly try the Mercedes E series. I saw one at our local auto show just recently, and it was okay, BUT! for the money, you can buy an Excursion/Suburban. If you're really concerned about the mileage, go for the Excursion with the Powerstroke Diesel.


Hope this helps.
--regdor
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tall too, with a Sube! by fudd2be
Mar 31, 2000 (6:17 pm)
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I must have the perfect proportions - I am 6'6" with a size 15 shoes, 34" inseam, 37" arms. I will admit I am more torso than leg, but I fit like a glove in my '00 OB Wagon, and my wife's '98 Civic. I love both cars and am confortable for 8hr + rides in either (more so in the '00 OB, though)


Howard
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Sedans for tall people by sysop STAFF
Jan 01, 2001 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: fudd2be (Mar 31, 2000 6:17 pm)
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ronnoc by ronnoc
Mar 16, 1998 (12:35 am)
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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.
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bnormann by bnormann
Mar 16, 1998 (9:26 pm)
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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.
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jimodonnel by jimodonnel
Apr 02, 1998 (7:46 pm)
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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.
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bdritter by bdritter
May 11, 1998 (11:56 pm)
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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?
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cmk73 by cmk73
Jun 07, 1998 (12:49 am)
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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.
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ckara by ckara
Jun 12, 1998 (10:48 am)
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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.

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