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Sedans Best Vehicles for Taller/Larger Drivers
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I am fairly proportional - from a distance I look like a 6' guy who weighs about 250. The surprise is - a 2002 Ford Escort - I tried on both the 4 door sedan and the 2 door ZX2 coupe. And I could drive both. Now I'm not saying I was comfortable, but it is nothing short of a miracle to find that I can fit in a car that gets around 30mpg and can be bought for less than an arm and a leg. |
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I have combed the internet looking for lists of cars to try out... here is our situation. My husband is often referred to as "Andre the Giant". He is 6' 10" and about 475lbs. He has a beer belly and large hips. He has a very long legs too. (by the way I'm 6'2 myself!). My husband is on disability because of his weight and bad legs, they have been broken many times and he has had many surgeries on them.. so driving a car with cramped legs is NOT an option. We are looking for a used car, something from 1999-2003.. preferbally something that would go for around $5,000.00 - 8,000.00. Something V6 thats good on gas would be a plus. My husband jokes that he are going to have to buy a Hummer to shuttle his big but around.. it really bothers him, and we just want a normal car,suv, or even a van, no trucks.He often says he just wants what those big 'ole football players drive around in.. those guys are huge, they must have cars that fit them. As you can assume we really need something where the front seat slides far back, and there is lots of headroom. Also would need tilt steering.. and the console between the seats where he rests his "gas pedal" leg against should be comfortable. We rented a brand new minivan for our beach trip, (can't remember the model) it was cramped and my husbands leg had a huge bruise on the side of his leg under his knee from leaning against the console/dash/divider. He also gets very discouraged (and embarrassed) to go to car lot after car lot.. just to sit in a car. So he wanted me to ask online and see if there are recommendations for superlarge and extra roomy models out there? Thank you!
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Replying to: thinkpink (Apr 11, 2008 10:32 pm) another suggestion is to buy a vehicle that sits high so he won't have to bend down too low to get in... like a small suv. |
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For someone 6'10 and 457 lbs. with a "beer belly" or someone that is disabled with hip and knee or amputee problems...I can't believe anyone would even mention cars like Escort, Miata, Honda CRV, etc. Short of a Hummer, the largest and most accessible egress and driver headroom, hip room, and shoulder room is the full sized General Motors SUVs [GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, etc.] These SUVs have the largest doors, highest headroom, tilt steering wheels, adjustable power seats, and models built before 2003 without consoles are absolutely the most spacious on the road. Equipped with a 350 engine they get the best mileage [although not very good] of other large SUVs by Ford, et. al. I have a 1998 and have compared it to every other SUV and NOTHING comes anywhere close to the spacious egress and sitting area! The power seats change the seating dynamics of every vehicle and other than retrofitting with relocating the seat further back from the dash - no other alternative is likely to be desirable. |
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Replying to: orbit9090 (Aug 22, 2007 4:26 am) Regarding Scion xB: At 6'2, ingress\egress measurement (H2) is indeed a very important consideration, but once inside, some manufacturers can sure mess up a good thing. I tried out a 2008 Scion xB, and while it was fairly easy to climb in, it sure wasn't very comfortable to drive. The xB's pedals are too close to the driver unless the seat is pushed all the way back, but then the steering wheel is too far away (no telescopic feature). No sale here. Regarding Elantra SE: Solid, economical car. With telescopic wheel feature, offered good tall driver comfort, but I do wish the roof was a few inches taller. >> >> The vehicles with the greatest available H2 measurement (ingress\egress) are the easiest to get in and out of. 
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Replying to: orbit9090 (Jun 26, 2008 6:36 pm) Could you tell us what exactly the 2007 Choice Awards are and who awards them? And the source for that chart? Thanks for your help!!
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Replying to: thinkpink (Apr 11, 2008 10:32 pm) I am able to drive my car without undue difficulty or discomfort, but I still have a size problem: The door simply isn't big enough--I have to squeeze in, which means by butt wears out the rubber door-strip deal as I slide across it to get in. I'm 6' 2", 400 LBs and drive a 2003 Toyota Corolla. A truck would be best (including an SUV or van, which actually are trucks) but I hate gas guzzlers and parking outside (My "two-car" garage is barely big enough for my Corolla and my wife's Matrix--no way would an SUV or van fit in there.) After eliminating gas hogs, I think a mid-size two-door would be the best option for me. |
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Replying to: xsquid99 (May 29, 2007 5:59 pm) |
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Replying to: xsquid99 (May 30, 2007 12:46 pm) Neither have I, but I've hurt my back getting into my car. |
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I am 6.0 feet tall and weigh 450 lbs. I drive a 1999 Ford Windstar which I really like. I sit tall in the seat and have plenty of head room. But it's getting ready to hit the 10 year mark. I hate to go car looking without looking at specific models. I went looking one day and the sales persons wanted to put me in things I could not possible fit in and the most expensive models they had. Does anyone have any experience with the Ford Freestar, Honda Element, or Buick Rendezvous ? Maybe even what year to look at? Thanks everyone! |
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