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MajorCaptSilly 08-31-2009 07:13 PM
Best compact car for a tall guy
 
Anyone have recommendations for a compact car that will comfortably fit a 6'5'' frame? I always buy used and am wanting better gas mileage than my Dodge Intrepid.

Thanks!

MCS

DoctorBJ 08-31-2009 07:21 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
do you need to be fully in it? Many convertibles come to mind if not. :)

tobii3 08-31-2009 07:29 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/monke.../grape_ape.jpg

6'5" trying to drive a COMPACT???

:r

SilverFox 08-31-2009 07:30 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
6'4 here and I used to drive a Focus ZX3

shilala 08-31-2009 07:30 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
Get a Neon , cut out a hole, and put one of those cool plastic sunroof dome things on it.

GHC_Hambone 08-31-2009 07:34 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
http://www.tcnj.edu/%7Epa/news/2009/...martcarJPG.jpg

Just put one on each foot, like rollerblades. :p

MajorCaptSilly 08-31-2009 07:36 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverFox (Post 530475)
6'4 here and I used to drive a Focus ZX3
Was it comfortable for the longer drives? Thanks for the reply!

MCS

RGD. 08-31-2009 07:39 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
Volkswagen? Ya know those beetle looking things. My hot little neighbor had one and she needed a jump (the kind involving jumper cables :D ) - anyway, I sat in the thing and talk about being surprised - no problems fitting my 6-4" self in it. Plenty of leg and head room.

As the Fox said - maybe look at the Focus. Another neighbor has one and it seems to be pretty roomy also.


Ron

nozero 08-31-2009 07:39 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-...all+people+%3F

Quote:
Sports- Mini Cooper
BMW bought the rights to the Mini and redesigned it for the American Market. It's wider and taller than its original British counterpart and that adds up to easier access for taller drivers.

My pal Wolf recommends the car saying, "I bought a MINI Cooper last year - the first one sold in San Francisco. I'm 6'7" and I fit in it perfectly! Leg room and head room! In fact, I think it would fit someone at least two inches taller than me. Of course, the back seat is useless, but it's a perfect city car for the taller guy. Don't get the version with the sun roof though - it takes 2 inches off the headroom."

vankleekkw 08-31-2009 07:41 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
After working on cars for 3 years, I can safely say that you are screwed if you want to find a cheap compact that has leg room. The Jetta had the most that I remembered and the miata had the least. Not much either way.

tobii3 08-31-2009 07:48 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
I figured if I read this enough times I would remember....

the VW GTI

buddy had a 1.8 down in Georgia...we fit all four of our 6'+ bodies in that little thing. Surprised the crap outta me. Plus, you get @ 25mpg.

Just a thought.

And if you want it rocket-powered, they make an R32.....just remember clean underwear....:D

vankleekkw 08-31-2009 08:07 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
the newer GTI's get 50 mpg on Diesel

Mark 08-31-2009 08:11 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
My buddy who is 7" just bought a dodge charger. He looked for a smaller car, but he said nothing was comfortable in the compact range.

bigloo 08-31-2009 08:11 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
The new beatle and mini have ALOT of head room.

SSatVT 08-31-2009 08:40 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
I am 6"3" with a 34" inseam and fit very well in my 2003 VW GTI and as well in the new Jetta (not too sure about the older models). I have also sat in and driven a 2003 Focus ZX3 and that was pretty good also.

Smoking Dragon 08-31-2009 08:43 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
I rented a Chevy Aveo for a trip from MD to TN. It had lots of room for the long trip. BTW I am 6'3", 6'5" in heels. (army boots, get your minds out of it)

Sarge

T.G 08-31-2009 08:56 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phHZ2HOkn8s

elderboy02 08-31-2009 09:29 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
I am 6'6" and I fit very comfortably in a '09 Nissan Altima coupe :tu

Good luck and let me know if you need any more info/pics.

SilverFox 08-31-2009 09:40 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly (Post 530482)
Was it comfortable for the longer drives? Thanks for the reply!

MCS
Yup it was a great little car.

It sucked ass in snow though which is why I got rid of it.

adampc22 08-31-2009 09:49 PM
Re: Best compact car for a tall guy
 
[IMG]http://i32.tinypic.com/zssppu.jpg[/IMG]


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