Best compact car for a tall guy

[MajorCaptSilly]

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

do you need to be fully in it? Many convertibles come to mind if not.

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

6'4 here and I used to drive a Focus ZX3

[MajorCaptSilly]

Originally Posted by SilverFox

6'4 here and I used to drive a Focus ZX3

Was it comfortable for the longer drives? Thanks for the reply!

MCS

http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-...all+people+%3F

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."

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

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.

[shilala]

Get a Neon , cut out a hole, and put one of those cool plastic sunroof dome things on it.

Just put one on each foot, like rollerblades.

[RGD.]

Volkswagen? Ya know those beetle looking things. My hot little neighbor had one and she needed a jump (the kind involving jumper cables ) - 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

[vankleekkw]

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.

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....

[vankleekkw]

the newer GTI's get 50 mpg on Diesel

[Mark]

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]

The new beatle and mini have ALOT of head room.

[SSatVT]

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]

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

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky

...6'5" in heels. (army boots, get your minds out of it)

uh....Don't ask, Don't tell.....

20 years of wearing boots and NEVER heard ANYONE refer to them as "heels"...



Back on topic...

Only downside I have with recommending a Scooter (er, Cooper) is that for guys our size, you gotta be the Yoga Master to get in and out of that driver's seat and door.

[T.G]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phHZ2HOkn8s

[elderboy02]

I am 6'6" and I fit very comfortably in a '09 Nissan Altima coupe

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