Anyone Tall Out There?

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01) 09/17/2014 at 16:05 • Filed to: None

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Friend of mine is 6'8" and needs a car. +/- 6 grand, no tranny preference, sedan (as opposed to wagon) OK, but must be reliable. Mazda 3 known for headroom as is the Honda Element. Any other ideas? No VWs please.

AM3R > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:05

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E38 BMW 740i.

For Sweden > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:06

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Full-size pickup

Vimto > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:07

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Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Aerio have tremendous headroom. Also the 1st gen Versa.

jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:07

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Why no VWs?

ttyymmnn > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:09

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'79 Rabbit?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:09

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Is 6' 1" considered tall?

My citroen won't start > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:09

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crowmolly > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:10

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Headroom?

That's only half the battle!

If you are 6' 8" you probably have a long inseam and need legroom too. You don't want to drive with bent knees or knees resting against a console for too long.

Full size car or truck would be the way I'd go. Maybe a mid-size if the leg room is good enough.

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Nerd-Vol > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:16

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I'm 6'5. I endorse the mazda 3.

Leadbull > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:18

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BMW Z3.

I'm 6'3" and fit with room to spare. If it comes with a removable hardtop, then even better.

Captain of the Enterprise > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:24

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Panther car, Crown Vic, Marquis or Towncar, preference is his but they are incredibly reliable, spacious and you get a v8 and RWD, I average 19 mpg with a good mix of city/highway, which is way better than any truck in that price range. I'm 6'3" and I have plenty of room to spare for headroom, seat width and legroom.

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:39

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6'9" here. I drive an Elantra, but would not recommend it. I would suggest the newer Subarus. All subarus without moon roofs seem to have tons of headroom in addition to plenty of legroom. Also, the Kia Soul has tons of headroom.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 16:39

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I'm 6' 6" and I fit in a Miata just fine.

DocWalt > jkm7680 09/17/2014 at 16:57

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Probably for the same reason I refuse to buy another one... Mine is currently sitting in my backyard blown up.

Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 09/17/2014 at 17:00

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Reliability - and more expensive to fix than Japanese/Korean cars in general.

Steve in Manhattan > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 09/17/2014 at 17:01

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Not anymore ....

jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 17:06

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So, if no VWs. No BMWs or Mercedes also?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 17:10

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Well then..

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 17:14

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I'm 6' 4" and I drive a Miata however I just fit, so I wouldn't recommend that lol. My last car was a Jeep Wrangler had plenty of room and it was super reliable and fun. I had a TJ with 5 speed with the 4 cylinder (great engine!). I definitely recommend a Jeep!

Steve in Manhattan > jkm7680 09/17/2014 at 17:15

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Nope.

mcseanerson > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 17:15

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jkm7680 > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 17:17

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So, is Audi ok?

VW's aren't that unreliable, especially compared to BMWs.

DanZman > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 21:39

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scion xB. I'm 6'2" and I had tons more room in mine.

DasWauto > Steve in Manhattan 09/17/2014 at 23:03

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Pretty much any truck or SUV should be an easy fit but if a car is a requirement a Mazda3 is indeed a good choice (best without the sunroof). I have one and at 6'5" don't even use the seat in the furthest back position. My brother at 6'8" does though so that bodes well enough for your friend.