Help Buying a New Car, for a tall and fat person

[mgadfly]

I have a second interview at a place next week and if I get the job I'll have to do some traveling. Part of my compensation is that they'll pay for a car and insurance as long as it is American made and less than seven years old (there is a price cap as well, but it is set pretty high and if I need to go over I can pay the extra).

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58"). I also have massive legs so would prefer something with an unobtrusive center column/dash area (so that my thigh isn't pressed against it).

Anyone have an idea what vehicle would be best?

[korme]

pinto?

[SunDevil]

Well with the money you will be making in the NFL Draft on Saturday, you can afford whatever you want. :)

[SunDevil]

I am looking for a new car as well, and Consumer Reports has helped me a lot. Good luck.

http://www.consumerreports.org/main/home.jsp

[judicial clerk]

I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58").

God damn! So, what is it like hanging out with Frozone and Elastigirl?

I find the ford F150 Supercrew 4x4 to provide me with plenty of leg and head room room and storage space. Of course, I am a petite 6'4" 290 LBS

I think that the FOFC could put together a pretty beefy O-line.

[jeff061]

Don't get an 86 Jetta, my 6'4" and 290Lb of mass didn't like it.

[mhass]

My parents Tahoe is the only vehicle I've ever driven that didn't require me to push the seat all the way back. I'm 6'-2". And my 300 plus pound uncle drives one. He has the belly and not the chest, but you get the picture.

[MacroGuru]

Alright.....I want ya all to travel to Utah twice a week (Thurs and Sat) and play for the Wolverines.....

Man...........................................

[Ragone]

hmm.. I'm 6'3 215 recently timed myself in the 40 at 4.75.. where do i slot in for the fofc football team? :P

the f150 supercrew is a good choice.. :)

[finkenst]

well...

my brother be 6'7" and 390 lbs.

He has a Toyota Avalon that fits him well. I have to scoot the seat forward to be comfortable driving after him and I'm 6'3" (disclaimer: i am the runt man in the family).

I know you said an American car, so i'm sure a similar class car would work for you. Try to look for something with the gear selector on the steering column which should give an open console area.

[Suicane75]

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs.
Any damn car you want.

[Karlifornia]

6'4" 370? Bro, you won't be buying a car, you'll be buying a motorized roller-skate.

[Fritz]

I have a second interview at a place next week and if I get the job I'll have to do some traveling. Part of my compensation is that they'll pay for a car and insurance as long as it is American made and less than seven years old (there is a price cap as well, but it is set pretty high and if I need to go over I can pay the extra).

Here is the problem. I'm 6'4", 370 lbs. My waist isn't very large (44") for my size, but I have giant shoulders and chest (65"/58"). I also have massive legs so would prefer something with an unobtrusive center column/dash area (so that my thigh isn't pressed against it).

Anyone have an idea what vehicle would be best?


The ford Expidition will take care of you. Even my now 5 year old one had an adjustable drivers side seat and pedals.

good luck

[FrogMan]

God damn! So, what is it like hanging out with Frozone and Elastigirl?

I take it he's interviewing for an insurance job after having been "retired" by the government following all the lawsuits.... Hi Bob!

:D

FM

[JeeberD]

Damn, this thread is making my 6'2" 218lb self feel small...

[st.cronin]

This thread is turning into the Dan Patrick show.

5'9" 175 *ding*

[CraigSca]

The salesmn I used to be paired with was a big guy and he had a Chrysler 300. It was huge. I'm only 5' 9" and I had about 8 feet of legroom.

[mgadfly]

Thanks everyone. I heard that the Tahoe had tons of room, so maybe I'll start there.