Ok, odd place to ask but........

[GreatBritishRob]

Anyone know of any cars that are good for 6 foot 6 blokes?
Been looking for another car to replace my Astra but i cant find a great deal that doesnt cramp me up. There was a Ford Focus Estate which was ok and a new shape Vectra which was good but out of my price range. Most 4x4's are crap for room and so called people carriers are bloody useless for tall people. Its bloody frustrating.
Budget is going to be around 3500 quid or so and i need a hatchback or estate for my camping and climbing gear etc. Would like a towbar to.
Anyone got any ideas on big sized cars (interior wise)?

[sandra.eeyore@lycos.co.uk]

Anyone know of any cars that are good for 6 foot 6 blokes?
Been looking for another car to replace my Astra but i cant find a great deal that doesnt cramp me up. There was a Ford Focus Estate which was ok and a new shape Vectra which was good but out of my price range. Most 4x4's are crap for room and so called people carriers are bloody useless for tall people. Its bloody frustrating.
Budget is going to be around 3500 quid or so and i need a hatchback or estate for my camping and climbing gear etc. Would like a towbar to.
Anyone got any ideas on big sized cars (interior wise)?
fiat multipla,loads of headroom and leg room 3 back seats come out loads of room to carry stuff :)

[Ade]

fiat multipla,loads of headroom and leg room 3 back seats come out loads of room to carry stuff :)


And the looks of a busted bum ole, that'll suit you Rob.. :D

[minxy]

Jester's never had any probs with the 4x4 - just an old Trooper. Would have thought something like that would do you a treat. Good off road, the Citation are a high enough spec to be used as a car rather than as a truck. Cheap to buy, plenty of spares. And if you take the front end out, you can get a bike in the back if you take the rear seat out. Has an underseat heater that works without the engine running so if you camp in the truck its nice and warm ....

I love it. Happily drive it as often as I can bear not going fast ;)

[Tim1400]

I'll say this quietly, you need a VOLVO !! :eek:

[shaggy696969]

New shape Mondeo , loads headroom .

[sandra.eeyore@lycos.co.uk]

And the looks of a busted bum ole, that'll suit you Rob.. :D
beauty is in the eye of the beholder :)

[Juke]

I know where there is a Isuzu Trooper going real cheap if you are interseted mate. Runs well, but needs some TLC.
About to be scrapped only coz its in the way and the guy has no time to do her up.
And he is 6'4'' and has no probs with leg room..............

Just an idea like.

[GreatBritishRob]

Cheers for the ideas. I need summat sorted Juke as my Astras ok but i do a lot of miles with going backwards and forwards to Wales etc. There is other considerations but dont want to go into them until after Friday :D We do need 2 cars though and although we have a new truck, its a bugger if i use it to go away at weekends as it leaves Dawn with whats turning into an unreliable car.
Tim, Volvos not a bad idea mate. Its a shame they hold their money so well for the sort i'd want.
I doubt i'd get a new shape Mondeo for 3500 quid Shaggy which is a shame as they are big cars, same goes for the vectra's. just a bit out of my price range unfortunatly.
Sandra, whats this Fiat? Sounds interesting and i aint bothered about looks Ade otherwise i wouldnt have had you in my car mate :D
I like your truck Minxy, just worried about the miles i do mate and stuff i cant go into just yet. :D

[Gnome]

Toyota Hilux Surf.... :D

[Ade]

Why dont ya get another Vitara Rob?

[Alice]

You may laugh, but have you considered a Citroen Zsara Picasso. Personally I hate the look of the things, but my brother in law bought one last year (He's 6' 3"), and he loves it.

There's an amazing amount of space in them for camping etc - my sister takes everything - including the kitchen sink and there's bags of room. Rear seats remove dead easily - even by brother in law can do it and he's not technically minded.

We travelled to Manchester airport in it, 4 people, 4 VERY big cases and 4 lots of hand luggage no problem. His is a 1.9 and gets decent mpg.

[GreatBritishRob]

Toyota Hilux Surf.... :D
Already got a Navara mate, dont need 2 trucks.
Ade. Didnt have the Vitara mate, had a Samurai for offroading. It actually had more room than the Vitara but so bloody expensive to run. Would only do 30 miles to the gallon tops, usually about 20mpg. Made our Navara look frugal on fuel it did :D

[GreatBritishRob]

You may laugh, but have you considered a Citroen Zsara Picasso. Personally I hate the look of the things, but my brother in law bought one last year (He's 6' 3"), and he loves it.

There's an amazing amount of space in them for camping etc - my sister takes everything - including the kitchen sink and there's bags of room. Rear seats remove dead easily - even by brother in law can do it and he's not technically minded.

We travelled to Manchester airport in it, 4 people, 4 VERY big cases and 4 lots of hand luggage no problem. His is a 1.9 and gets decent mpg.
My mates got one Alice, bugger all leg room mate and ive got arthritis in my knees so need room to move if ya get what i mean. Pity cause head room was fine.
Oh, no cars with sunroofs, instant headache cause it loses about 2 inches of head room. :cool:

[IPC_Jules]

what about a passat estate tdi?

not sure on the prices of these things but i doubt there that bad?

pretty good fuel econom and plenty of room

Jules

[GreatBritishRob]

what about a passat estate tdi?

not sure on the prices of these things but i doubt there that bad?

pretty good fuel econom and plenty of room

Jules
Now theyre a good idea but its finding one. Not sure how big they are but german cars do tend to come up pretty big. :D

[Juke]

Rob you have PM mate...............

the doc can give you summat for that ya know............ :p

[Ade]

Already got a Navara mate, dont need 2 trucks.
Ade. Didnt have the Vitara mate, had a Samurai for offroading. It actually had more room than the Vitara but so bloody expensive to run. Would only do 30 miles to the gallon tops, usually about 20mpg. Made our Navara look frugal on fuel it did :D

They know i'm jonny Rob, tis no secret..lol

[GreatBritishRob]

They know i'm jonny Rob, tis no secret..lol
Who the fucks Jonny? :D

[Ade]

Who the fucks Jonny? :D


http://www.bikerlifestyle.co.uk/Image/2006/bum_in_the_mud/6/images/bummud179.jpg

this twat.. :D
with the handbag!! :eek:

[GreatBritishRob]

http://www.bikerlifestyle.co.uk/Image/2006/bum_in_the_mud/6/images/bummud179.jpg

this twat.. :D
with the handbag!! :eek:
Fuck me, i dont know any blokes that carry handbags. I think youve got me confused with someone else mate. :D

[Ade]

Fuck me, i dont know any blokes that carry handbags. I think youve got me confused with someone else mate.


I thought you'd appreciate that mate, after you have more pairs of shoes than Emelda Marcos..and shopping? does this man know how to shop!!! :D :D

Its an outdoor all weather handbag, does that make it all right?? :o

[GreatBritishRob]

I thought you'd appreciate that mate, after you have more pairs of shoes than Emelda Marcos..and shopping? does this man know how to shop!!! :D

Its an outdoor all weather handbag, does that make it all right?? :o
Only if its got North face on it or some other label thats expensive :D
Anyway ya cheeky bloody Oik. It wasnt me spending shed loads of bloody money was it. Shop? Im a bloody amateur against you. :D

[Ade]

Only if its got North face on it or some other label thats expensive :D


it sez..
'Gucci pour homme'
they any good?

[Ade]

Only if its got North face on it or some other label thats expensive :D
Anyway ya cheeky bloody Oik. It wasnt me spending shed loads of bloody money was it. Shop? Im a bloody amateur against you. :D


I was buying pressies for beccy and cameron.. :o

[GreatBritishRob]

it sez..
'Gucci pour homme'
they any good?
For girls theyre ok. I guess it was just made for dancing around then? :D

[Ade]

For girls theyre ok. I guess it was just made for dancing around then? :D


now before i go, be honest.
How many pairs of shoes do you have? :cool:

if i dont think you tellin the truth i'll get KKM to start a poll about how many shoes you have. :D

[GreatBritishRob]

now before i go, be honest.
How many pairs of shoes do you have? :cool:

if i dont think you tellin the truth i'll get KKM to start a poll about how many shoes you have. :D
To be honest, without naming them i couldnt work it out.
Erm!
Got a pair of off white LaCoste trainers, 3 pairs of North Face trainers, a pair of Etnies, a pair of DC Shoes, 2 pairs of vans, a pair of Grensons Brogues, a pair of Rockport boots, 2 pairs of Diesel trainers, 2 pairs of Merrels trainer kind of things, 2 pairs of Doc's, a pair of Puma trainers, a pair of Scarpa boots, a pair of Salomon boots, 2 pairs of Teva sandals, a pair of Alpinestar bike boots, a pair of Oxtar TCX MX boots, im thinking thats just about it. :o

[GreatBritishRob]

To be honest, without naming them i couldnt work it out.
Erm!
Got a pair of off white LaCoste trainers, 3 pairs of North Face trainers, a pair of Etnies, a pair of DC Shoes, 2 pairs of vans, a pair of Grensons Brogues, a pair of Rockport boots, 2 pairs of Diesel trainers, 2 pairs of Merrels trainer kind of things, 2 pairs of Doc's, a pair of Puma trainers, a pair of Scarpa boots, a pair of Salomon boots, 2 pairs of Teva sandals, a pair of Alpinestar bike boots, a pair of Oxtar TCX MX boots, im thinking thats just about it. :o
Nope, got some Red tape loafers and a scruffy old pair of vans for dossing about the garden/working on me bike etc. Oh, some steel toe caps to. :D

[Spike]

back to cars then............

My mates got a Huyondi Soneta (ok, i carnt spell) he's 6'4" tall, and he loves it :)

[GreatBritishRob]

back to cars then............

My mates got a Huyondi Soneta (ok, i carnt spell) he's 6'4" tall, and he loves it :)
Only thing that puts me off about them is the wiring. My brother had one and it was a nightmare. Not saying theyre all the same but it was enough to put me off.

[Spike]

Fairy nuff :)

[GreatBritishRob]

Fairy nuff :)
Never heard of that make :D

[baldyshinehead]

my brother is a short arse at 6'3" but he drives a nissan primera and loves it, he still has head room to spare

[the boatman]

what about a lotus super seven loads of head room in them when the roofs down :D

[kitkatman]

smart car.......and a can opener, its the way forward :D

[bunbag]

I'll say this quietly, you need a VOLVO !! :eek:
volvo m8 :D

[Captain Smurf]

Mini with a sunroof :D

[Ade]

Mini with a sunroof :D




Did you hear that?


I think it was the sound of Stevie firing up photoshop.. :D

[GreatBritishRob]

Ok, maybe people are getting the worng idea of what im after :D

[Ade]

Ok, maybe people are getting the worng idea of what im after :D


How far from peterboro are ya Rob?
see what folk are sellin off that yank airbase.

[GreatBritishRob]

How far from peterboro are ya Rob?
see what folk are sellin off that yank airbase.
Dont really want a yank motor mate. Funny really as my ex brother in law buys and sells them on a small scale. Im gonna have a look at a Subaru as it happens, 4x4 jobbie. :D

[critch]

series landy???............. :D

[GreatBritishRob]

series landy???............. :D
I was lookin at freelanders as it happens. I just dont know to be honest. I dont have the luxury of picking what i like its a case of finding summat i can fit comfortable in. Its a bloody pain i can tell ya. :rolleyes: :D

[baldyshinehead]

A nice trike rob, thats what ya want :D

[hardtailbiker]

A nice trike rob, thats what ya want :D
or even a crap one

[GreatBritishRob]

A nice trike rob, thats what ya want :D
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[bad toad]

a word o warning leave the freelander alone!!!! its the most commonly thing i get called out for!!! loads o faults!!!! go fer the suburu forester mate inlaws got one and aint had a bit o bother with it!!!! :D

[Jonnyfp2]

a word o warning leave the freelander alone!!!! its the most commonly thing i get called out for!!! loads o faults!!!! go fer the suburu forester mate inlaws got one and aint had a bit o bother with it!!!! :D


For the sake of balance my bro owned one for 4 years and notched up 130 thou miles on his with no problems..it was a diesel mind. avoid the 1.8 k series lumped ones tho.

[Simon B]

Bugger I wish I could upload this picture of a bright pink 2CV :mad:

[GreatBritishRob]

a word o warning leave the freelander alone!!!! its the most commonly thing i get called out for!!! loads o faults!!!! go fer the suburu forester mate inlaws got one and aint had a bit o bother with it!!!! :D
Yeah, it was the forester i was looking at. Would be ideal for what i do. Pity about the Land Rover but i know the Discovery aint to cracky either thats why ive hesitated. Funny, but Jonny bought up the Vitara. Ive actually been looking at them and theyre reliable, just crappy paint work on the older ones and rusty chassis. i think theyre a bit more sorted now though. Must check one out for room me thinks :D

[Jonnyfp2]

http://www.cats-citroen.net/citroen_features/mods/az4_007.jpg

:D .......................

[bad toad]

all k series engined ones are agro the diesels ok if its fitted with the bmw unit not the vm unit!!!

[Jonnyfp2]

all k series engined ones are agro the diesels ok if its fitted with the bmw unit not the vm unit!!!


I know they're not a massive 4x4 but you'd think the base models would have a bigger lump than a 1.8 would'nt ya..
is the lump the same one they used for the baby lotus?

[bad toad]

nope bababy lotus is the same running gear and floor pan as the vauxhall vx220!!! no i sound like an anorak!!!! :eek:

[Jonnyfp2]

nope bababy lotus is the same running gear and floor pan as the vauxhall vx220!!! no i sound like an anorak!!!! :eek:


thought the vauxhall was a vectra lump..lotus is def a 1.8k.
ang on i'll do a google, wait there for my backtrack apology.. :D

[Jonnyfp2]

Yep thought so..
i'll find the vx specs now just make sure.

http://www.pointandsquirt.co.uk/elise_specs.html

[GreatBritishRob]

Lotus = loads of trouble usually serious :D
This is still no help though. I need a car i can fit in :rolleyes:
***** its a pain living in a world of smurfs :D

[Yoda]

nope bababy lotus is the same running gear and floor pan as the vauxhall vx220!!! no i sound like an anorak!!!! :eek:
But the VX220 has more power and better handling similar top speeds (only a couple of mph in it)

the elise is clumsier and less powerfull - but its far prettier, and i would have one over the VX anyday ohhhh and as for the exige


ps i would never be able to get into or out of one LOL

Yoda

[Jonnyfp2]

here it is...
running gear is the same just the lump that is'nt.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carreviews/review.aspx?model_id=1009&page=2

[bad toad]

i stand corrected sir!!!! i bow too your supirior google!!! :o

[Jonnyfp2]

i stand corrected sir!!!! i bow too your supirior google!!! :o


Its that brother of mone i swear...i know fuck all about cars honest mista.. :o

[GreatBritishRob]

OI! SHORTARSES, I DONT CARE ABOUT LOTUS.
I want a car for me you bloody smurf like little creatures :D

[Yoda]

now this has loads of headroom

[Spike]

should have squashed the rest of it :p

[Jonnyfp2]

now this has loads of headroom


Fuck me imagine the blind spots in that!!

[GreatBritishRob]

now this has loads of headroom
Bloody hell :D At least if it pulled out infront of you you'd have a slight chance of being able to bunny hop it :D

[Bassman]

That 2CV is rather nice...

you could always drive with the sunroof open mate....

would make a right mess of the hair tho eh? :rolleyes:

:D

[GreatBritishRob]

That 2CV is rather nice...

you could always drive with the sunroof open mate....

would make a right mess of the hair tho eh? :rolleyes:

:D
Its ok, i carry a hair brush and gel mate :D

[Yoda]

Bloody hell :D At least if it pulled out infront of you you'd have a slight chance of being able to bunny hop it :D
hahahahaha