PRD2BDF Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I'm considering getting a smaller car. The Maxima is awesome but it's huge. I'm perfectly fine keeping it but I want to consider all options first. I have a few criteria that I would like to be met: 1. Fits a 6'5'' person with long legs 2. Fun to drive 3. Good MPG 4. Under 15-16,000 dollars 5. Does not have to be fast but shouldn't make me feel like I could get out and run faster. 6. Smaller than the Maxima 7. Good with insurance rates (three speeding tickets) I've already looked at the Focus, Fusion, 6, Jetta, Cruze, Malibu, and the GTI. The Fusion and 6 in the trim level I wanted exceeded my limit. The rest are either boring, horrendous drive, or just stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Have you considered a Passat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Have you considered a Passat? Which year and trim/engine? IIRC, they changed a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Honda Accord Coupe ? 6 cylinder gets out of its own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Since you already had the maxima why not keep it in the family, get the Altima. I have some clients that are in sale and they consistently get 30+mpg overall. This is the 2.5 4 bangers engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I've checked the Altima and there is simply not enough space in terms of headroom/legroom for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 The new 2012 Passat is a BIG Vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 You're 6'5 and want to buy a car the size of a cruze? :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Every tall person I know who is comfortable enough in their man-hood has enjoyed driving a GTI. Tons of leg room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Which year and trim/engine? IIRC, they changed a bit I was thinking 2012+, like Jones said they have a really big/nice interior and the TDI gets 40+mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Isn't Aaron about that tall? He seems to have fit in all of the Golfs that he owned over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Every tall person I know who is comfortable enough in their man-hood has enjoyed driving a GTI. Tons of leg room. Isn't Aaron about that tall? He seems to have fit in all of the Golfs that he owned over the years. Aaron is quite the large guy and he fit in the GTI just fine. I couldn't reach the pedals when I sat in his seat and I'm 5'10". One of those a few years old should fit the bill and be faster then your Maxima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The new 2012 Passat is a BIG Vehicle. The new Passat's are huge in the back seat. Front seat, not so much. He will probably still fit, but they aren't as roomy in the front as they used to be. You're 6'5 and want to buy a car the size of a cruze? :dumb: Actually, they are usually the class of car that uses its space most efficiently. Cruze is big on the inside, so is the regal, golf, etc. Every tall person I know who is comfortable enough in their man-hood has enjoyed driving a GTI. Tons of leg room. yup Isn't Aaron about that tall? He seems to have fit in all of the Golfs that he owned over the years. 6'6" Try out the Regal, they look great and come in multiple engine options. Not sure why you didn't like the GTI, or that would be my suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The reason why I didn't like the GTI, the one I drove, felt so jerky at low speeds and once I applied a bit more throttle, I got too much. The Saab was much more moderate, the amount of throttle applied did equal the amount of thrust expected, not so in the GTI. Otherwise, nifty car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The reason why I didn't like the GTI, the one I drove, felt so jerky at low speeds and once I applied a bit more throttle, I got too much. The Saab was much more moderate, the amount of throttle applied did equal the amount of thrust expected, not so in the GTI. Otherwise, nifty car. Wait, are you complaining about too much throttle response? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/3U00683.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The VW CC is even better then the VW Passat for taller people, and they are getting closer in private sales to the budget. Don't think I have one in stock, but I will look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/3U00683.gifLook at the knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Shaq is over 7' tall. What do you expect exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The reason why I didn't like the GTI, the one I drove, felt so jerky at low speeds and once I applied a bit more throttle, I got too much. The Saab was much more moderate, the amount of throttle applied did equal the amount of thrust expected, not so in the GTI. Otherwise, nifty car. Just not used to the power. You'd get used to it very quickly, a lot of cars have a horrible DBW LAG, the GTI does not. It's a benefit you'll enjoy eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The new 2012 Passat is a BIG Vehicle. I agree, plenty of legroom and trunk space, but i believe it will cost more than $16k used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The VW CC is even better then the VW Passat for taller people, and they are getting closer in private sales to the budget. Don't think I have one in stock, but I will look. I like the cc more than the Passat, but the cc has less interior room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2009/07/04/23/07/2005-volvo-s60-r-r-pic-18938.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The reason why I didn't like the GTI, the one I drove, felt so jerky at low speeds and once I applied a bit more throttle, I got too much. The Saab was much more moderate, the amount of throttle applied did equal the amount of thrust expected, not so in the GTI. Otherwise, nifty car. Thats the DSG, not the throttle response. It is a bit jerky in GTI guise, but can be smoothed out by learning its behaviors. Wait, are you complaining about too much throttle response? read above The VW CC is even better then the VW Passat for taller people, and they are getting closer in private sales to the budget. Don't think I have one in stock, but I will look. Think again. The CC has a very low slung window line, making it very hard for tall people to get in and out of. You are correct though, that the B6 passat is very large on the inside, which is what the CC is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 It fits the needs better then the GTI. Might not be as fast, but keeps the insurance down while still being sporty. A nice tune will wake it up some too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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