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#767 of 791 Re: really need your help... [thinkpink] by 719b Apr 12, 2008 (7:23 am)
Replying to: thinkpink (Apr 11, 2008 10:32 pm) take your car to any certified company that retrofits cars for the handicapped. they will move the seat track back to give you more leg room. 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.
#768 of 791 What in the World are some people thinking? by pwhphd Apr 16, 2008 (6:00 pm)
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.
#769 of 791 Re: Tall Cars for Tall Drivers by orbit9090 Jun 26, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: orbit9090 (Aug 22, 2007 4:26 am) Now with gas prices over $4 per gallon, I can't believe anyone would even mention vehicles like GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade, etc.   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. Replies to this message: pat (Jul 04, 2008 8:48 am) orbit9090 (Aug 21, 2008 4:00 pm)
#770 of 791 Re: Tall Cars for Tall Drivers [orbit9090] by pat HOST Jul 04, 2008 (8:48 am)
Replying to: orbit9090 (Jun 26, 2008 6:36 pm) Hi orbit9090! We've had a couple of questions about the chart you posted here: orbit9090, "Best Vehicles for Taller/Larger Drivers" #723, 29 Mar 2007 6:25 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!! Replies to this message: orbit9090 (Aug 21, 2008 4:00 pm)
#771 of 791 Re: really need your help... [thinkpink] by webgrunt Jul 07, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: thinkpink (Apr 11, 2008 10:32 pm) I wish I could recommend something specific, but I'm in the same boat. However, I believe there is no option for him other than going to car lot after car lot.. just to sit in a car. The reason is because even if you do find someone near his height and weight, they are likely to not have the same comfort needs as him. For example, two guys who are 6' 2" and 200 LB might have opposite opinions about which seating positions are comfortable.   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.
#772 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [xsquid99] by webgrunt Jul 07, 2008 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: xsquid99 (May 29, 2007 5:59 pm) Are you sure about those numbers? 80 inches is over six and a half feet. That's way too much legroom for anyone, even Robert Wadlow would have to stretch to reach the pedals.
#773 of 791 Re: 2007 Choice Awards [xsquid99] by webgrunt Jul 07, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: xsquid99 (May 30, 2007 12:46 pm) "I've never hit my head getting into or out of my car."   Neither have I, but I've hurt my back getting into my car.
#774 of 791 What Vehicle to Look At by arbutler Aug 21, 2008 (9:15 am)
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!
#775 of 791 Re: Cars For Tall People \ Vehicles for Tall Drivers by orbit9090 Aug 21, 2008 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: pat (Jul 04, 2008 8:48 am) The dimensions were taken from manufacturer specifications, which are also published by Edmunds.com. The 2007 chart was created to brand the statistical information into an easy to understand format. Hope this helps!
#776 of 791 Re: really need your help... [thinkpink] by BigKatt Dec 10, 2008 (11:48 am)
Replying to: thinkpink (Apr 11, 2008 10:32 pm) You may want to look into something german made. The price may be a little bit more, but the space should be there. Recently i have been looking at cars myself, i am 6'5 310lb. The most spacious sedan that i sat in was probably the BMW 3 series. Most cars i automaticly just put the seat as far back as it goes, because i need the room. With the BMW, i found myself needing to scoot forward. This car definatly had the leg space, but as far as width goes, it was good for what i liked, if you need extra room you may want to look into the 5 series... once again, a little more priced but you will get a bigger car.

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