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"wunderwagen wants a longer roof" (wunderwagen) 02/22/2015 at 14:01 • Filed to: dayton, auto schow, honda, subaru, chevy, vw

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Pictures of me (6'5") in small cars that I like or just wanted to get in. Unfortunately there were no Minis, what the heck? These were taken with an iPotato 6 by my best friend at the Dayton Auto Show/Dealerama. Only a few were taken because people kept getting in the way, here are the decent ones. Please excuse the dopey looks on my face, she liked taking my picture when I was talking or not paying attention. I also tried adjusting the seats to the most comfortable position for me, I have concluded that my torso is just very long/tall. Therefore I am far from comfortable in most small cars.

Porsche Macan Turbo (Edit: I'm blind and illiterate.)

VW Beetle, not completely uncomfortable but not great.

VW GTI. I was quite sad I didn't fit and was laughing at how crammed in I was. (edit: thought this was the Mazda 3 due to knowing both have recently been CoTY from Motortrend and both that I sat in were grey)

Honda Fit. I really like these little hatches, not a terrible squeeze in but not something I could live with everyday. Excuse the derp.

Not pictured, that I didn't fit in well: VW GTI, Scion tC, Ford Fusion, Ford Fiesta ST, Ford Focus (maybe ST), Ford Taurus, Honda Civic, a few others.

Not pictured, what I fit comfortably in: Chevy Colorado, Subaru Forester, Subaru WRX, Subaru Outback, Honda Accord, Honda Crosstour, you can guess the rest.

tl/dr: Big guy in small cars.

PS9 > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 14:13

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Why buy a Macan when you can get a Cayenne with Macan running boards?

Tareim - V8 powered > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 14:13

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you're not fooling anyone this says Macan Turbo not Cayenne

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Tareim - V8 powered 02/22/2015 at 14:17

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Aw fuck, I'm an idiot. Will edit, in my defense I looked at both.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > PS9 02/22/2015 at 14:20

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Thanks for the catch, I'm blind and illiterate. I looked at both, thought I was in the Cayenne when the picture was taken. Didn't even check the running boards.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 14:50

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This is a Golf.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 15:00

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Is this? I thought this was the Mazda, I believe both had the little hanging award thing hanging. I can't remember award's name.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 15:16

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It has the thingy form Motor Trend car of the year, and the Golf won it. Also, the wipers look decidedly german.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 15:22

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Gotcha will change accordingly, I was guessing on the pictures because the picture taker never backed up enough to get easy for me to identify features. I'm very impressed by your wiper knowledge, I definitely could not do the same identifications(teach me your secrets).

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 17:29

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Haha, I have a Golf so it was fairly easy. Also, German cars have these wipers that look meaty and cool

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 18:39

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Those are neat wipers.

I was genuinely pretty saddened that I can't comfortably fit in a GTI. It was on my short list to replace my Stratus.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 18:40

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Really!? I thought it fit pretty tall europeans. That sucks, its a fantastic car.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 20:48

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My torso is very long I guess, and I'm a 6'5" American. I could get in and drive, but long term it wouldn't be comfortable for me. I was really hoping it would be something I could potentially own.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 21:00

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Yeah, try out the Passat, that is truly humongous.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 21:41

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I'm actually looking at a Pontiac G8, love them and I fit excellently.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 21:47

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DO ET

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 22:03

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IM GONNA! IM GONNA!

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 22:12

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honestly after not fitting in everything yesterday, I was down to a new Colorado (because GM family discount) or the G8. Both are solid vehicles, the Pontiac is much more my kind of vehicle.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 22:20

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What are the specs you'd like?

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 23:14

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I generally prefer sedans/wagons/coupes over trucks and SUVs. As far as the G8, I'm looking to get the GT trim with the 6L V8/auto. If I come across a GXP with the 6.2L V8 in my preferred price range, I wont say no though. Preferably in the gorgeous blue they left the factory with, but I think they look good in all the colors.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 23:19

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If you find a GXP in budget, take it. And keep it. Then sell it for a crapton of money.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/22/2015 at 23:27

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If I find a low mile, clean GXP under $23k I'm gonna drive it until it won't drive anymore. I absolutely love Pontiac, some of the best vehicles ever in my opinion. I grew up loving GM brands thanks to my grand father the GM autoworker.

Vicente Esteve > wunderwagen wants a longer roof 02/22/2015 at 23:31

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So sad that Pontiac had to go, as well as Saturn. They were just entering their strides.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Vicente Esteve 02/23/2015 at 01:06

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They really were, I honestly liked the cars that both had more than any other GMs. I have potential US vehicles all mapped out for how Pontiac could relaunch using current GM vehicles from around the world. Even keep the G# naming scheme, though I think reviving certain name plates would be way better (fuck yeah Trans Am).