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Sedans Best Vehicles for Taller/Larger Drivers
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I've checked a few more as my Intrigue is beginning to "intrigue" me more and more as to how long it will last  Reminder: 6'8" tall with 38-40" inseam. Basically car shopping is a nightmare. First more to cross off: Dodge Nitro and Avenger are a joke. Suzuki and Mitsubishi new SUVs, Nissan Altima and Maxima aren't much better. I couldn't believe I couldn't fit into an FJ Cruiser either. Now for cars I can't fit in ANY Nissan, ANY Toyota, ANY Honda/Acura. Fords don't come close and is best summed up with this experience with the new Mustang. "Wow...this is a nice-scaled model, now can I see the real car?" Oh what fun. My mantra: not going the "modify seat" route so if I brush the steering wheel with my knee at all as I work the pedals it's out--no matter what the dealer throws my way. All the big Chrysler/Dodge cars are definitely roomy enough as if they were custom-built--300, Magnum, Charger. However, they do not fit into my "one car" garage--WAY too wide. KIA--now this was quite a surprise! I get very close to fitting both the ('06.5-'07) Optima and the Amanti. The Amanti may look even more "grandfatherly" than a Buick (if that's possible) and apparently Infiniti (audio) didn't feel this buyer's segment knew what mp3 was. HOWEVER, this thing has the good kind of "GM" steering wheel tilt and the hot Azera 260HP powerplant under the hood. It's worth a look! The Optima has the regular tilt/telescope (comes close) and been outfitted with an underpowered V6 (get the I4), but a KILLER stereo in it complete with tape deck--and yes mp3. I'm picky and I was very impressed--one of the best stocks I've heard with a potent sub. And there's that warranty. KIA is "1988 Hyundai Excel" (owned by H) no longer that's for sure--if you are tall and car shopping I would check these out for sure. My choice as the the later-model cars start to come down in price is the Infiniti M35--this one fits both me AND my garage. I remember trying it at a car show and it had way more room than the (Nissan) Altima or Maxima--it also has some serious performance and amenities. Now if it would just get better mileage...and they would dump the overrated BOSE systems and get the far superior...Infiniti (of course!) Good luck all |
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Replying to: joeedoran (Nov 24, 2006 12:07 pm) Our other car is a 2005 Volvo XC90. I fit in that also. The XC90 also has the third row seats. So we can put one of the kids in the third row and I can put the seat all the way back when I drive. Hope this is helpful. When I was shopping I also tested and fit in the VW Passat and Hyundai Sonata. I did not fit in the Hyundai Azera or any Honda products. I traded a 2004 Ford Expedition for the Hyundai. The Expedition had more comfort and room but was a major lemon.
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Replying to: mostlyjazz (Mar 15, 2007 11:14 am) Thanks! 
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Check out the SATURN VUE with the available adjustable seat height and NO Sunroof. The Saturn Vue has better ingress\egress height (distance between roof rail and seat cushion) than every vehicle I have tried except the quirky Honda Element, and the Vue also has amazing legroom.
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Cars For Tall People \ Vehicles for Tall Drivers 
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Replying to: badgerfan (Sep 14, 2006 7:22 am) as a Taurus X & this will also have the same engine & transmission.
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We searched for a car my 6'-6" 300+ lbs son could drive occasionally, and have this to report: Definitely, you need to actually try out the car - published dimensions don't help much. Look for tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and power seats. Short list of vehicles that fit: 2007 Nissan Altima with power seat (tilt, telescoping). 2007 Camry with power seat (tilt, telescoping). 2007 Ford Fusion with power seat (tilt, telescoping). TOO SMALL, even with power seat etc: Ford 500, Hyundai Sonata. All Kias, all Suzukis, all Subarus, all Hondas, all Mitsubishis, Hyundais. All Toyotas (except Camry). We could not find any small or medium SUV that fit - not RAV4, Highlander, Pilot, CRV, Ford Escape. One more thing: don't count on the sales person to know their products: the first Ford dealer showed me several vehicles, but not the Fusion. The first Toyota dealer didn't even suggest the Camry. |
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Replying to: cmk73 (Jun 07, 1998 12:49 am) |
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| Hi- my husband is 6'6 with very long legs and we have been searching for the perfect car for months now. he drives a honda accord, about 100 miles per day to and from work, so we need something large enough for him and with relatively good gas mileage as well, so far, the only thing he has really liked is the acura tl, but even that gas mileage isnt the greatest. any suggestions on a good commuter car could be? also, he loves the new toyota tundra, as his test on any car is to get into the back and see if he fits. does anyone have the new tundra or experienced it and if so, how is it? | |
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