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From: klein@ucbcad.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Re: Orphaned Response
Message-ID: <103@ucbcad.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 14-Feb-85 11:34:46 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 14 11:34:46 1985
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> <>
> >    I am 6'4" and cannot tolerate driving is a seat that is
> >    tilted too much.  As a result, I found that I cannot fit
> >    in:
> > 
> >    1) ALL Japanese cars ( the Mazda 626 came close, though).
> >    2) ALL French and Italian cars.
> >    3) ALL British cars except the Jaguars.
> >    4) ALL German cars except the largest Mercedes.
> >    5) ALL American cars that are "compact", "subcompact", or
> >       "sporty".
> 
> Intresting comments.  I'm 6'3" and weigh around 210 lbs.  The Audi 4000
> I recently bought is the LARGEST car I've ever owned. I also own a Honda
> Civic ('81).  Other cars I've owned are several VW beetles and a '78 Civic.
> Funny thing is that I've never felt cramped in any of these cars. 

Bodies don't scale proportionately to their height.  I'm 6'2" and have never
had a problem sitting in the front seat of any car, ever.  However, I have a
friend who is about 6' and can't sit in most Japanese cars.  The difference,
of course, is the torso size.  I sometimes have problems fitting my legs in,
whereas he never does.  You have to consider more than just your height.
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		-Mike Klein
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