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#740 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [orbit9090] by xsquid99 May 30, 2007 (12:46 pm)
No suprise to me. The BMW 3-series is way too low - you have to scrunch down and bend your neck to get in-and-out - or else bang your head. Because Ingress\Egress is so important to tall people, low BMW sedans are definitely not a good choice...except maybe the convertible with the top always kept down.   Right, because the .01% of your time that you spend getting into and out of your car is just as important as the 99.9% of your time that you actually spend driving it. Sorry, I definitely fail to see the logic in your response. I commmute 2 hours each day, so actual DRIVING POSITION means everything to me. Besides, I've never hit my head getting into or out of my car. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 30, 2007 12:52 pm) orbit9090 (Aug 06, 2007 8:56 am) orbit9090 (Aug 06, 2007 8:18 am) webgrunt (Jul 07, 2008 12:54 pm)
#741 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [xsquid99] by steve_ HOST May 30, 2007 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: xsquid99 (May 30, 2007 12:46 pm) I think the height issue is one reason why SUVs became so popular with many buyers (not just big and tall ones) - you just slide right in and out instead of having to fold yourself in and out of a sedan or coupe. Replies to this message: orbit9090 (Aug 06, 2007 8:56 am)
#742 of 791 Tall drivers /small cars by caba1011 Jun 01, 2007 (4:42 am)
Anyone know how comfortable a Mercedes 350 2 door convertible would be for a tall guy? I saw one that I like (a 1982) but my husband is 6'6" and skeptical about fitting. By the way, he is very comfortable in his GMC pickup truck and OK in our family Chevy Trailblazer.
#743 of 791 need help finding a van by dewalt22 Jun 11, 2007 (3:29 pm)
need help finding a van to fit myself and all my rec gear im 6'8" and 295lbs looking for uesd one under 3000 to 5000 blue book price range
#744 of 791 Honda Pilot Fit by jsteig Jul 11, 2007 (6:24 am)
6'8" 300lbs, Pilot fit well, lots of head/leg room. And for me the critical dimension is room between the steering wheel and the console for my right knee to fit. Telescoping steering wheel helps alot (not on the Pilot).
#745 of 791 retired teacher by retiredteacher Jul 18, 2007 (3:11 pm)
I am a very large person with a leg brace needing another car. I need a car that has 22 inches between the steering wheel and the seat. I want automatic, cruise control, tilt steering wheel. I need the seat to be high enough off the ground to be easy to get out of the car. I prefer not to have a center console. I have tried the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Sable both are easy to get in and out of. But I want a car with 30 MPG, any suggestions? Any one know about the Scion xb?
#746 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [xsquid99] by orbit9090 Aug 06, 2007 (8:18 am)
Replying to: xsquid99 (May 30, 2007 12:46 pm) xsquid99 wrote: Right, because the .01% of your time that you spend getting into and out of your car is just as important as the 99.9% of your time... driving it... I've never hit my head getting into or out of my car.   xsquid99, you must a have a perfectly healthy spine. Congratulations.   I gather you are simply not conscious of how much you bend your back & neck while squeezing into cars.   Regardless, having to "scrunch down" 8 to 12 times per day getting in and out of a car is harmful to the neck and back.
#747 of 791 Re: Cars For Tall People \ Vehicles for Tall Drivers [orbit9090] by orbit9090 Aug 06, 2007 (8:33 am)
Replying to: orbit9090 (Apr 29, 2007 8:22 am) Ingress/Egress, also known as Sliding Entry, involves simulating an occupant’s movements while entering (ingress) and exiting (egress) a vehicle.   Seat cushion height (ground to seat) is an important factor. Additionally, the greater the distance between the seat cushion and the roof line, the more comfortable the Ingress/Egress.   Consumer Reports publishes a less specific measurement called "Door Top to Ground" for comparison.   Ease of Ingress/Egress is becoming increasingly more important as the population grows taller (on average) and lives to drive to an older age. Back & neck problems such as degenerative-arthritis-of-the-spine make it difficult for many people to deal with repetitive ingress/egress discomfort caused by low slung vehicles.   The Ingress/Egress test is an entirely different test than "headroom" or "legroom" which merely measures capacity once the occupant has already climbed inside the vehicle.
#748 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [steve_] by orbit9090 Aug 06, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: steve_ (May 30, 2007 12:52 pm) Steve_ said: 'I think the height issue is one reason why SUVs became so popular with many buyers (not just big and tall ones) - you just slide right in and out instead of having to fold yourself in and out of a sedan or coupe.'   Fortunately, some inexpensive and efficient new cars, such as the Toyota Yaris hatchback, Honda Fit, & Nissan Versa (aka.Renault Clio) offer 60" in height, which provides fairly comfortable Ingress\Egress. Legroom is adequate for those under 6'3". The Kia Rondo is also generously tall for its price.
#749 of 791 Gotta drive a Suburban by irismg Aug 16, 2007 (1:29 pm)
My cousin is 6 foot 6, 350 lbs, and he won't fit in anything but a Suburban. Subcompact is out of the question. He needs a V8 just to carry HIM around!

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