Being tall's a pain in the @rse sometimes!

[MrsC]

Mrsc2b,

but its French!!!!!!!!

Now I am an avid Francophile but their cars are pants.

Dear PW,

There are many other cars I would love to drive if only I had the money, which I do not. The car suits our budget at the moment and fits in with everything we need. We can all dream! What car do you drive PW?

[HeyWayne]

Whatever car it is, the seat will have to go back as far as it will go, the steering wheel as high as it can go so that a) I can get my knees under, and b) I can see the dials. Even then, it's not exactly ideal, but at least I can drive.

The only cars that have come close to giving me a decent driving position are the Audi A6 and the Range Rover. Problem with them is - they're big and heavy.

Damn my genes!

[Snadger]

HW I'm 6 foot 4 and I have a 2006 Fiesta . Ok theres not much room behind me but the fiesta is just for me to go to work in - kids only in it about once a week . Mrs B has a Meriva and its the "family" car .Drivers seat can be adjusted down to give you more headroom and plenty of space in the back for bean . Try one you might be suprised just how much room there is.

And you sit with your head out the sunroof? Lol

[Peter]

Did you miss the bit about me being 6ft 7?

Wayne, the Renault Modus has a lot to recommend it.

Sensible exterior size, 5* crash rating, loads of headroom, "tryptic" rear seat that tucks in it's sides and slides into the boot space to gave loads of travel space for four with reduced luggage space.
We have the old model with tryptic and the new model has a "Grande", or longer wheelbase version.

Otherwise buy Indian and get a Land Rover Discovery, again loads of headroom.

[beefy]

Before Mrs Beefy had the crash she drove a Citroen Xsara Picasso . Plenty of room in it .Strong to - got hit head on by a Mercedes jeep at 50 mph + and she waked away without a scratch.

[HeyWayne]

Try one you might be suprised just how much room there is.

That as may be, I'm still not convinced about its handling. The higher you are, the more body roll you get - it's physics.

[MrsC]

HW - dare I say a Picasso? Nearly bought one! Depends how much you're looking to spend, some of the people carriers (higher spec ones) are really nice, test drive one. We had to replace both cars this year with cash so were restricted on the amount we could spend each.

[HeyWayne]

HW - dare I say a Picasso? Nearly bought one! Depends how much you're looking to spend, some of the people carriers (higher spec ones) are really nice, test drive one. We had to replace both cars this year with cash so were restricted on the amount we could spend each.

He he he, I admire your determination, but a minibus is never gonna happen. Thanks for the thought though.

[Snadger]

I have freind who is a big New Zealand rugby player. He must be about 6 foot 8 as he has to duck when entering a doorway.
He drives a Ford Focus. I drove it for him once and when I got in it, it seemed as if the seat was in the back and I couldn't reach the pedals........he manages ok though!

[HeyWayne]

for once I guess being smaller than Richard Hammie is good - I can fit into any car - big or small ... with or without me jeans

Sorry hun, no help at all am I!

Don't talk about jeans!!! Had fun and games getting them recently too (36" inside leg doesn't help).

[Peter]

That as may be, I'm still not convinced about its handling. The higher you are, the more body roll you get - it's physics.

So that explains the back.

On that logic I assume then that you are the proud owner of a recumbent bicycle. Recumbent Bikes WhyCycle? - The impartial cycling advice site

[HeyWayne]

So that explains the back.

Stand on the top floor of a really tall building on a windy day and you get the idea...

[MrsC]

He he he, I admire your determination, but a minibus is never gonna happen. Thanks for the thought though.

God loves a tryer (spelling don't look right) so they say! Forgive me for saying HW but maybe when Bean is here you may change your mind, btw - loads of room on the back seats for nappy changes! Beefy back me up here will you!!!!!

[MrsC]

Don't talk about jeans!!! Had fun and games getting them recently too (36" inside leg doesn't help).

HW what I don't understand is you're 6' 7" with 36" leg, I'm 5' 10" with 34" leg, what's going on?

[Snadger]

Stand on the top floor of a really tall building on a windy day and you get the idea...

It's not worth it Wayne ........don't do it!!!!!!Nothing is insurmountable, you can get over this..........