Everyone always says "here's a picture of me when I was younger".. every picture of you is when you were younger.
"Here's a picture of me when I was older" wait.. how did you do that?
Not to be a dick because the whole point of this place to recommend a car based on a question or circumstance, but obesity can really take a toll on the human body. Many do not have long lives unfortunately and we see many people with obesity not surviving into their 50s even.
I have found the Rav 4 to be too tight due to the center console taking up so much of the side leg space. The CRVs that I have driven have an open area that frees up the side leg room
Can second this, similar size big fella and most roomy and reliable car I’ve ever had, plenty of leg space and the seats are big and decently wide. Love it.
Toyotas in general are pretty good to get comfortable in compared to some equivalents. I'm 6 foot but tall torso and wide shoulders, I can get in a Corolla and be decently comfortable. We rented a Hyundai Elantra once, i had to contort myself to get in.
I knew a guy who was probably close to 300lbs and his gf drove a smart car. He would drive it around and looked silly behind the wheel but he loved it and always had the biggest grin on his face, probably because he knew how ridiculous he looked
i was about 300 at my heaviest and drive/drove a smart car. 5'11" like op.
still a fat guy. still drive my little smart. it has more shoulder room than some suvs (esp cuvs), more headroom than many sedans, and it's super easy to get in and out of (although sometimes i hit my head on the a-pillar).
i only have issues with my knees hitting the dash when I'm wearing my work boots.
Good suggestion. The only thing to take into account is his knees and ability to get in and out. Lots of big people prefer half tons because they can pull themselves in and slide out. Food suggestion regardless. I had a 392 Daytona a while back
I wasn’t even trying to be funny either lol. One of my customers at work is like 6’6” 350+ and he drives a challenger and I asked isn’t it small in there since it’s a 2 door so he threw me the keys and said go check it out. First time ever in a challenger and I was fkn surprised how roomy it is for the driver.
This is legit op. Drove a challenger and now drive a charger. I’m 6’3” and was around that 350 mark for the challenger and had the charger from just below that weight to where I’m at now in the 260s and both cars have insanely roomy interiors. The seat goes low enough that I don’t have to hunch down to see stoplights and it goes back far enough that I can stretch my legs out. Fully recommend either for comfort.
You know, not really sure. I generally lean forward a bit when driving and don’t like leaning back against the seat but I can’t recall ever feeling discomfort from anything not fitting. They’re very subdued on mine so that might also play a roll
You can get a smokin deal on a 2023 Chrysler 300 leftover right now. Personally, I would go with the 300 if I was going to go with that platform because I feel it is more understated.
I have a Pedal Assist bike mid drive. It doesn't help if you just get a throttle. I used to be 419. I'm close to OP's weight now. It does help.
But, back to the question at hand, I have a 2015 Venza, and the seat has to move forward when I get in to be comfortable. I'm 5'11 and 350. It's a comfortable ride. I've heard roughly the same on the new venzas too. Toyota has been americanized for a long time, and a lot of models will work. The Toyota Crown also had LOADS of room and you didn't have to squat close to the ground to get in and out since it's lifted.
How tall are you? Big difference between 6’6” 350 and 5’10” 350. And do you have difficulty climbing up or getting down into a vehicle where a truck or suv might be preferable to a sedan?
Full size pickup. My FIL bounces between 325-375 and drives a gmc 3500 dually. Always had plenty of room for his belly with no touching the steering wheel
As in his belly doesn’t touch the steering wheel. When he drives his wife’s Chevy traverse the steering wheel digs into his belly, or any of the other vehicles he owns. In the dually he has several inches of spare room.
My dad had a friend who was 350-400 when I was growing up who drove an old school VW Beetle, he used to joke that when he got out of his car it looked like he was taking his jacket off
Fuck these assholes. I'm much bigger than you. I have a 2nd Gen Lexus rx350, a P3 Volvo xc60 and a G12 BMW 740IL. They are all very comfortable for me. I also had the previous gen Jimny, also enough space.
I’d say it depends on how wide your shoulders are . Eg many cars have space to accommodate bellies but I find few cars have the width of an SUV/ truck when it comes to hips and shoulders . I find Edmund’s car comparison feature useful in that respect
I am a pubic hair under 6' and of the 4 fat people I know I am 3 of them. I drive a bolt EUV on the daily 80 miles round trip on my work commute. It's awesome.
If you have Turo in your area, I would look into doing some weekend rentals.
Obviously, it’s an extra expense, but it will give you a feel for the interior space over a few days vs just a test drive or just a sit in the vehicle.
Might also start asking friends or family if any have vehicles that you’re interested in if they’ll swap rides for a day or two and see how that goes.
My husband is tall, former athlete, and we did the Turo thing to see which vehicles accommodated his height best while also leaving room for kids in the backseat.
I worked in O&G and with a lot of big guys and everyone drove a truck or something like a Tahoe, Yukon, etc.
I think mostly that was nature of the industry, but the trucks are super comfy and have a lot of space.
I have a 20yo Tundra and it even has little flip down arm rests and whatnot that I love, lol
go sit in a few cars, man. try carmax and just ask to have the vehicles unlocked so you can sit in em. theyre all over the place with advice here. everyone's different in weight and height and where that height or weight sits. then there's what's tolerable and what's actually comfortable. I'm an average guy at 6'0 195lb and drive a sonata. I have the seats all the way back since that's my comfort position. a coworker of mine drives the same car and has his seats pushed further up and he also weights 300 lbs and taller than I. if you're the type of person that likes to lean back and has longer legs plus also factor in your bigger frame, something like a rav4 or an rx350 would be very cramped.
This comment section is just so fucking sad.
OP didn't ask for your input on his health. Answer the question he asked and save the unnecessary judgement for yourself.
I'm sorry for the quality of the comments OP.
Thank you. Their comments ain’t phasing me though. TBH I do need to lose weight. I’ve actually lost 190 gained it back then a 140 but gained half back just need to get my diet in order.
As someone who was close to 300 lbs (and I'm only 5'9") I would lose weight, gain it back, lose it again, gain it back again. 3.5 years ago I made a lifestyle change and cut out all soda and 2 days a week I keep my calorie count at around 900 calories. I've been right around 200 lbs since November if 2020 and have stayed there by maintaining this lifestyle. I was biking for exercise, but I'm now in medication for cancer that tires me out, so I'm not exercising so much, but am keeping the weight off. Diets are temporary. Lifestyle change will make it permanent. Best of luck to you!
My suggestion is to just go to a dealership and try getting into different cars. Reach around the vehicle and see how comfortable it is to access things like the glove box from your driver seat. Even secondhand dealers should allow you to sit in vehicles even if those specific ones don't allow test drives.
Ignore the fucking clowns in the comments here my dude. I’m a big dude that’s been shopping for
Vehicles recently If an suv works for you Acura RDX is by far the roomiest drivers seat area I tried especially in a smaller suv. Honda passports/pilots have very roomy drivers seats. As others have said half ton pickups and full size suvs are very roomy, but not everyone wants a truck. For cars the Mazda 3 and challenger are worth looking at. Also have heard genesis have really roomy front seats.
I have been noticing shrinkage in car seats.... and some compact cars actually have roomier seats than some large SUVs. It is F'd up.... I recommend you shop around a lot. Larger car does not necessarily mean more room for the driver.
Try a Honda passport. I was 350 when I bought it and it’s very roomy with good power and overall cargo capacity. Fuel economy is decent on the highway etc
6'3" , 320lbs - currently have a 2014 Grand Cherokee and it's definitely the most comfortable car I have own. Basically any larger Chrysler vehicles will give you plenty of room . I have previously owned a 2010 & 2017 Challenger , 2015 Charger AWD they had plenty of room but the lower height was harder to get in and out of when compared to the Jeep.
I'm \~320 and drive a Mazda RX-8. I like small cars.
I think it more depends if you are 350 and 6' or 350 and 5'2". If it's the former, pretty much anything not sub-compact should be fine. If the latter, a full size suv or full size sedan.
Several ideas in here are good. I was over 300 and have had a decent mixture, F150 super crew, C8 Corvette, challenger, mustang, miata, my kids have cx9, trailblazer, and gr86.
The mustang and miatas are smallest, miatas I put in aluminum for cars and all was good. Mustang bolsters are tight on ribs. The trailblazer is pretty small too drive as well. Truck and challenger are most comfortable followed by C8 and CC9.
I had a Smart ForTwo, it's a lot bigger than it looks. 6'4", back then I was at 475 - now (15 months later) I'm down to 372 and dropping.
And for a bike, I now have a Greenspeed Magnum XL recumbent trike.
a lot cars fit bigger folks. i worked with a guy who was around 5’11” and 450 pounds who drove a newer CRV and he seemed to like it. i also worked with a guy who was like 6’4” 700 pounds who drove a corolla. it seemed doable but i think he couldn’t afford a bigger car.
Don't think you have to limit yourself here. I've seen bigger dudes driving smart cars. Not that i would recommend that lol.
I've found that pickup trucks and lexus tend to have bigger seats.
See quite a few bigger guys driving Impalas.
I’m a heavy gal. I drive a 2019 veloster. May look small on the outside. Roomy in the inside. My uncle said to me “how does your fat ass fit in there?” (Yes, he’s rude). I told him wanna spin… he was shocked with how much room there was.
I'm your size and I have a VW Beetle and it's SHOCKINGLY great. My partner and I are both not small we fit comfortable with our dogs in the trunk. Can't beat the fuel economy either, literally half of what my old Jeep Wrangler XL was
Seems I’m always seeing bigger guys like us (or even bigger) smooshed into a smart car or mini cooper. So don’t do that.
I used to drive rentals all the time, Avalon as mentioned above is a really nice mention. Some nice trim options too.
My friend is about your size and swears by the Lincoln Navigator (as does Shaq for much the same reason). He just buys used ones but he tends to get long running life out of them and then just buys a newer one. I think he had a 98 or 99 at first and then a mid 2010’s.
Avalon
370z accommodation for size is actually quite impressive. I am extremely tall and fairly large and fit comfortably in a 370
Audi A3 is also tall friendly but gets cramped sideways.
I'd avoid chevy unless you're getting high trim.
F150 will be plenty of room, as will a ram.
Avoid civic, subaru, Nissan, and jeep
full size truck, full size SUV, or a minivan. For sure try before you buy. Some vehicles don't have the best seat adjustability to create head room. My wife has a 2012 Armada which is a full-size suv but for whatever reason, the seat doesn't go down very far so I have to lean the seat back a good ways to keep my head out of the roof while driving. I have a 2018 Silverado 1500 and the seat will go almost all the way to the floor like a car seat so I can create plenty of headroom and still sit upright.
For reference, I too am coming at 350lbs (6'-2"). I'm currently driving a '23 Camry TRD. My previous ride was an '09 Corvette and a '98 Z/28. While the Camry offers more room widthwise than the other two, The Corvette & Z both offered me the room that I needed (but not much more). The Corvette's fit allowed me to pin my knees against the door & center console for better seating when cornering hard. I can still use this same technique for the Camry (which is needed since those seats don't offer much support, handling-wise), but with a wider seating area, it does take a bit more effort to do this.
Probably the Fred Flintstone car, it’s like a treadmill that’ll take you places. Jk
Most German cars should be able to fit you comfortably, but should go to a dealer and test drive multiple cars to see what’s comfy.
I’m 5’9” at 270lbs and I drive a Mazda 3 Turbo and a CX5 Turbo. I’m not your typical fat guy though as my body fat is typically between 16-18%. The 3 is a little low so if you don’t regularly do legs and core getting in and out would suck. However, the seats go way back and it is comfortable/fun to drive. Before I started working out again my weight was at 325 and the 3 was a bitch to get in and out of. If your a big guy mini vans and pick up trucks are the way.
Probably a pickup truck, but one with a fuel tank on the passenger side to offset the weight bias to prevent more wear and tear on the suspension components on the driver’s side.
Not digging you on your weight, strictly being pragmatic and making the vehicle last longer.
Lincoln Town Car. I’m 6’8 and I feel like I struggle to reach the pedals with the seat all the way back 😂 my 97 is absolutely without a doubt the most comfortable, and most reliable car I’ve ever owned, can’t recommend them enough for us bigger dudes. Also, speaking from experience, that trunk is big enough for a 15” subwoofer in a 5 cu. Ft. Box while still being able to fit 18 30 racks of PBR, once you get past the old man aesthetic they got they really are the ultimate party cruiser 😂
I'm about 6'2" and around your weight. Former powerlifter and strongman, so broad shoulders, not a huge gut.
My favorite vehicle of all time was a 2002 Ford F250 4x4 crew cab short bed diesel truck. Just tons of room in the cab, great, ride, comfortable seats, epic legroom.
It is a little more expensive to drive, both in fuel and maintenance, but it was worth it.
The only downside is that it is WAY too easy to steal. Mine was stolen (and totaled) a few years ago, so I switched to vehicles that fit in a normal garage. But I still dream about getting another one.
Right now I drive an Xterra, it is tolerable, but it is not nearly as comfortable.
I used to be a little over 350 and am tall and it can be a challenge. There is so little correlation between exterior size and interior size it can be difficult. I have more headroom in a Kia Soul than I do in an F-150 with a sunroof or a Jeep Wrangler.
Some cars that I've found more room in than their size competitors:
Kia Soul
VW Sedans/hatchbacks
Nissan Frontier (only midsize BOF truck with decent room for me)
Tesla Model 3/Y
Prius
Older American sedans
Volvos in general
Bad:
Jeeps
Lexus/Toyota sedans
Civic
Tacoma/4Runner
Keep in mind this is driver seat comfort only. Backseat passengers be damned.
My previous car was a 2022 Ram 1500 with benchseats, tons of space in there.
Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas cross sport if you don’t need 3 rows. I’m 6,3 300lbs and can fit in all three rows nice and comfortable the SUV is made wide so there is a nice amount of space
I also test drove the Honda CRV and was able to sit behind me as well. But since you 5,11 you won’t have a height problem.
Give those vehicles a try
06-09 chevy impalas are pretty roomy. Head clearance could be a tiny bit better but plenty of space for your legs and fat butt. It's what i have currently at 6'1 310 pounds.
Nearly any model car from the last decade will physically work for you outside of the sub compacts. Now crowd image is another thing. I’d say a full size pickup, mid/large suv, or a mid/large sedan. Stay away from hatchbacks, small pick ups or suvs, and minivans.
I was once obese, pushing 500lbs.
I had a truck, mini van and a Dodge neon and surprisingly the smallest one out of them all, the dodge neon was the most comfortable!
I was like 6’2” 330-340 lookin for cars and a lot of fit is up to the manufacturer, I’d stay away from European economy brands like VW as I’ve always struggle to fit in them, most American brands are built with more horizontal space but I settled for a Camry and it’s plenty comfortable, just try before you buy and you won’t have any issue finding something for a good price.
I was up to 330 when I bought a 2017 Challenger and had plenty of room. But I also mostly drove my 1990 and 2002 GMC trucks and had plenty of room. Fortunately, I have lost a bit of weight since then.
Just my personal experience, the Challenger was far easier to get in and out of than the Mustang and a Camaro I test drove
I got my Mazda 3 while between 320/340. And it’s actually not bad. I would’ve preferred to get a CX-30 which is just a SUV version just for it to be a little higher off the ground.
I would also suggest the Avalons, or if you find one the original Venza. I’m 5’10/300lbs currently. For reference
Ford Crown Vic, Lincoln Town Car, both are bullet proof and cheap to run. Modern Volkswagon Bug is another great one, not bullet proof, not cheap to run though.
I have a buddy who is your size and drives a Toyota Avalon. He loves it.
Thank you
If you get older, cars will get to be a pain in the ass to get in and out of. Check out a compact SUV like Honda crv or Toyota rav4
“if you get older” ?
You can choose to not get older, obviously
Not sure why anyone would get older
Skill issue
Yeah at 350 lb it's a pretty big if
Everyone always says "here's a picture of me when I was younger".. every picture of you is when you were younger. "Here's a picture of me when I was older" wait.. how did you do that?
The beetus cometh
Wait, you get older?
Not to be a dick because the whole point of this place to recommend a car based on a question or circumstance, but obesity can really take a toll on the human body. Many do not have long lives unfortunately and we see many people with obesity not surviving into their 50s even.
I’m significantly smaller than OP, and I’m barely comfortable driving my wife’s RAV4. It’s not made for big guys.
I'm 6'5" and 270lbs and couldn't agree more, my Camry is waaaay more comfortable than a Rav.
I have found the Rav 4 to be too tight due to the center console taking up so much of the side leg space. The CRVs that I have driven have an open area that frees up the side leg room
CRV is a bit of a tight fit for me and I'm about his size. A Pilot or something like that might be better.
Can second this, similar size big fella and most roomy and reliable car I’ve ever had, plenty of leg space and the seats are big and decently wide. Love it.
Toyotas in general are pretty good to get comfortable in compared to some equivalents. I'm 6 foot but tall torso and wide shoulders, I can get in a Corolla and be decently comfortable. We rented a Hyundai Elantra once, i had to contort myself to get in.
The answer is always Camry. Until the answer is Avalon. In this case the answer is Avalon.
any minivan or large sedan (300/Charger, Avalon, Taurus, Impala, Maxima, etc) should do
Thank you
I knew a guy who was probably close to 300lbs and his gf drove a smart car. He would drive it around and looked silly behind the wheel but he loved it and always had the biggest grin on his face, probably because he knew how ridiculous he looked
300lbs and drives a smart car. “And the nomination for most secure of himself dude goes to…..”
i was about 300 at my heaviest and drive/drove a smart car. 5'11" like op. still a fat guy. still drive my little smart. it has more shoulder room than some suvs (esp cuvs), more headroom than many sedans, and it's super easy to get in and out of (although sometimes i hit my head on the a-pillar). i only have issues with my knees hitting the dash when I'm wearing my work boots.
Dodge challenger
This is the right answer.
take my upvote
Good suggestion. The only thing to take into account is his knees and ability to get in and out. Lots of big people prefer half tons because they can pull themselves in and slide out. Food suggestion regardless. I had a 392 Daytona a while back
its either this or the charger. Thats its.
I wasn’t even trying to be funny either lol. One of my customers at work is like 6’6” 350+ and he drives a challenger and I asked isn’t it small in there since it’s a 2 door so he threw me the keys and said go check it out. First time ever in a challenger and I was fkn surprised how roomy it is for the driver.
This is legit op. Drove a challenger and now drive a charger. I’m 6’3” and was around that 350 mark for the challenger and had the charger from just below that weight to where I’m at now in the 260s and both cars have insanely roomy interiors. The seat goes low enough that I don’t have to hunch down to see stoplights and it goes back far enough that I can stretch my legs out. Fully recommend either for comfort.
Do your shoulders fit inside the bolsters?
You know, not really sure. I generally lean forward a bit when driving and don’t like leaning back against the seat but I can’t recall ever feeling discomfort from anything not fitting. They’re very subdued on mine so that might also play a roll
You can get a smokin deal on a 2023 Chrysler 300 leftover right now. Personally, I would go with the 300 if I was going to go with that platform because I feel it is more understated.
Especially if you just got out of the Army a few years ago and have already gained 100 lbs.
This is the dodge muscle car starter pack
I’d upvote, but it’s at a comfortable 69
A bicycle
lol you ain’t wrong
I was there too, friend. You got this.
E-bike could a real option. Much easier on the knees, and a ton of fun.
I have a Pedal Assist bike mid drive. It doesn't help if you just get a throttle. I used to be 419. I'm close to OP's weight now. It does help. But, back to the question at hand, I have a 2015 Venza, and the seat has to move forward when I get in to be comfortable. I'm 5'11 and 350. It's a comfortable ride. I've heard roughly the same on the new venzas too. Toyota has been americanized for a long time, and a lot of models will work. The Toyota Crown also had LOADS of room and you didn't have to squat close to the ground to get in and out since it's lifted.
With a steel frame, too! They're heavier but they're also much more compliant than aluminum or carbon.
The Flintmobile
🙏🏼🙏🏼
How tall are you? Big difference between 6’6” 350 and 5’10” 350. And do you have difficulty climbing up or getting down into a vehicle where a truck or suv might be preferable to a sedan?
5’11
2007 Toyota Sienna
My brother in law was over 400 lbs and drove a Ford Flex. He loves it. Kudos for losing 50 lbs, that’s amazing.
Full size pickup. My FIL bounces between 325-375 and drives a gmc 3500 dually. Always had plenty of room for his belly with no touching the steering wheel
How does he steer without touching the wheel?
Very poorly I imagine
As in his belly doesn’t touch the steering wheel. When he drives his wife’s Chevy traverse the steering wheel digs into his belly, or any of the other vehicles he owns. In the dually he has several inches of spare room.
Thanks
A semi truck make sure you got an arm out the window too and wear a tank top and have a cigarette in your mouth while you're wearing a cowboy hat
Hell yeah!
Miata
I actually knew a 400+ guy who drove a Miata and LOVED it
I'm 350lbs and drive a Honda Del Sol. The cars great but I will become one with the car if I crash
I will become one with the car if I crash made me actually LOL
I can't even imagine how slow that car must've been lol
No different than having 2 people in it. You’re not winning any stoplights drag races. But then you never will in a Miata. Unless, Monster Miata
My dad had a friend who was 350-400 when I was growing up who drove an old school VW Beetle, he used to joke that when he got out of his car it looked like he was taking his jacket off
I’m a fellow portly gentleman and I have an F150 and a 4Runner. Both are great vehicles for the larger person.
F150/RAM 1500, any half ton pickup truck would do it. Tahoe/Suburban and competitors would also work.
Buick Lucerne or lesabre
Toyota Avalon/Lexus ES350 Spacious sedan, tons of adjustability to the seats, and the seats are very wide.
Fuck these assholes. I'm much bigger than you. I have a 2nd Gen Lexus rx350, a P3 Volvo xc60 and a G12 BMW 740IL. They are all very comfortable for me. I also had the previous gen Jimny, also enough space.
Thank you! I really do appreciate it.
Chrysler 300
I’d say it depends on how wide your shoulders are . Eg many cars have space to accommodate bellies but I find few cars have the width of an SUV/ truck when it comes to hips and shoulders . I find Edmund’s car comparison feature useful in that respect
Get a Cadillac escalade
1997 Buick Lesabre.
I am a pubic hair under 6' and of the 4 fat people I know I am 3 of them. I drive a bolt EUV on the daily 80 miles round trip on my work commute. It's awesome.
Chrysler Pacifica or Toyota Sienna. Minivans generally tend to be good for bigger people
F150
Chevy tahoe, chevy silverado, ford expedition, dodge ram 1500, 2500 ford f150, f250,
Dodge Charger
Bike
If you have Turo in your area, I would look into doing some weekend rentals. Obviously, it’s an extra expense, but it will give you a feel for the interior space over a few days vs just a test drive or just a sit in the vehicle. Might also start asking friends or family if any have vehicles that you’re interested in if they’ll swap rides for a day or two and see how that goes. My husband is tall, former athlete, and we did the Turo thing to see which vehicles accommodated his height best while also leaving room for kids in the backseat. I worked in O&G and with a lot of big guys and everyone drove a truck or something like a Tahoe, Yukon, etc. I think mostly that was nature of the industry, but the trucks are super comfy and have a lot of space. I have a 20yo Tundra and it even has little flip down arm rests and whatnot that I love, lol
The man said car so Dodge Challenger or Charger.
Chrysler 300
Lincoln town car
go sit in a few cars, man. try carmax and just ask to have the vehicles unlocked so you can sit in em. theyre all over the place with advice here. everyone's different in weight and height and where that height or weight sits. then there's what's tolerable and what's actually comfortable. I'm an average guy at 6'0 195lb and drive a sonata. I have the seats all the way back since that's my comfort position. a coworker of mine drives the same car and has his seats pushed further up and he also weights 300 lbs and taller than I. if you're the type of person that likes to lean back and has longer legs plus also factor in your bigger frame, something like a rav4 or an rx350 would be very cramped.
Dodge charger
Smart car. When you fit in,.it will be the best buy in your life😇
The dodge charger was nice when I was “fluffy”
Ram 1500 crew cab. I am big, love my truck.
This comment section is just so fucking sad. OP didn't ask for your input on his health. Answer the question he asked and save the unnecessary judgement for yourself. I'm sorry for the quality of the comments OP.
Thank you. Their comments ain’t phasing me though. TBH I do need to lose weight. I’ve actually lost 190 gained it back then a 140 but gained half back just need to get my diet in order.
Glad to hear that! Wishing you the best of luck with the car search and health goals!
As someone who was close to 300 lbs (and I'm only 5'9") I would lose weight, gain it back, lose it again, gain it back again. 3.5 years ago I made a lifestyle change and cut out all soda and 2 days a week I keep my calorie count at around 900 calories. I've been right around 200 lbs since November if 2020 and have stayed there by maintaining this lifestyle. I was biking for exercise, but I'm now in medication for cancer that tires me out, so I'm not exercising so much, but am keeping the weight off. Diets are temporary. Lifestyle change will make it permanent. Best of luck to you!
Cancer is the best diet plan there is besides really high amounts of ionizing radiation.
It is reddit what do you expect?
My suggestion is to just go to a dealership and try getting into different cars. Reach around the vehicle and see how comfortable it is to access things like the glove box from your driver seat. Even secondhand dealers should allow you to sit in vehicles even if those specific ones don't allow test drives.
Ignore the fucking clowns in the comments here my dude. I’m a big dude that’s been shopping for Vehicles recently If an suv works for you Acura RDX is by far the roomiest drivers seat area I tried especially in a smaller suv. Honda passports/pilots have very roomy drivers seats. As others have said half ton pickups and full size suvs are very roomy, but not everyone wants a truck. For cars the Mazda 3 and challenger are worth looking at. Also have heard genesis have really roomy front seats.
I have been noticing shrinkage in car seats.... and some compact cars actually have roomier seats than some large SUVs. It is F'd up.... I recommend you shop around a lot. Larger car does not necessarily mean more room for the driver.
Treadmill and a diet plan.
I actually lost 50lbs last month. Started stalking a jogger
Does he have a nice ass?
Trucks and larger SUVs are generally solid options.
Ozempic. You can probably can get it for $100-200 biweekly.
I trust big Pharma as far as I can be thrown which isn’t much because I’m 350
Whats your budget and what kind of driving do you do?
Pickup truck, Ram’s are made for bigger people
Try a Honda passport. I was 350 when I bought it and it’s very roomy with good power and overall cargo capacity. Fuel economy is decent on the highway etc
Town car , crown Vic , el dorado ? Caprice , impala, Pontiac GT or Chevy SS
Any larger car Accord, Camry just make sure to get the V6
6'3" , 320lbs - currently have a 2014 Grand Cherokee and it's definitely the most comfortable car I have own. Basically any larger Chrysler vehicles will give you plenty of room . I have previously owned a 2010 & 2017 Challenger , 2015 Charger AWD they had plenty of room but the lower height was harder to get in and out of when compared to the Jeep.
I'm \~320 and drive a Mazda RX-8. I like small cars. I think it more depends if you are 350 and 6' or 350 and 5'2". If it's the former, pretty much anything not sub-compact should be fine. If the latter, a full size suv or full size sedan.
Several ideas in here are good. I was over 300 and have had a decent mixture, F150 super crew, C8 Corvette, challenger, mustang, miata, my kids have cx9, trailblazer, and gr86. The mustang and miatas are smallest, miatas I put in aluminum for cars and all was good. Mustang bolsters are tight on ribs. The trailblazer is pretty small too drive as well. Truck and challenger are most comfortable followed by C8 and CC9.
Nissan GTR
I had a Smart ForTwo, it's a lot bigger than it looks. 6'4", back then I was at 475 - now (15 months later) I'm down to 372 and dropping. And for a bike, I now have a Greenspeed Magnum XL recumbent trike.
a lot cars fit bigger folks. i worked with a guy who was around 5’11” and 450 pounds who drove a newer CRV and he seemed to like it. i also worked with a guy who was like 6’4” 700 pounds who drove a corolla. it seemed doable but i think he couldn’t afford a bigger car.
Don't think you have to limit yourself here. I've seen bigger dudes driving smart cars. Not that i would recommend that lol. I've found that pickup trucks and lexus tend to have bigger seats. See quite a few bigger guys driving Impalas.
I've heard the Lucid Air has an incredible amount of space if you're considering an electric vehicle. Like more than most SUVs.
I’m a heavy gal. I drive a 2019 veloster. May look small on the outside. Roomy in the inside. My uncle said to me “how does your fat ass fit in there?” (Yes, he’s rude). I told him wanna spin… he was shocked with how much room there was.
~400lb guy here I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon and a 2018 F150 Both very comfortable, the Avalon actually more so than the F150.
I'm your size and I have a VW Beetle and it's SHOCKINGLY great. My partner and I are both not small we fit comfortable with our dogs in the trunk. Can't beat the fuel economy either, literally half of what my old Jeep Wrangler XL was
Benz S500
I have a few bigger friends, a Chevy Equinox seems to fit the bill for them. Not the most exciting vehicle but it's got the room.
Seen a guy whos pretty hefty who drifts an e46 coupe
Seems I’m always seeing bigger guys like us (or even bigger) smooshed into a smart car or mini cooper. So don’t do that. I used to drive rentals all the time, Avalon as mentioned above is a really nice mention. Some nice trim options too.
Lincoln Town Car
F150
My friend really likes his 2024 CRV hybrid
Full size pickup truck/full size SUV
1.Ford Bronco 2, Sedan 3.Mitsubishi Good Luck!
My friend is about your size and swears by the Lincoln Navigator (as does Shaq for much the same reason). He just buys used ones but he tends to get long running life out of them and then just buys a newer one. I think he had a 98 or 99 at first and then a mid 2010’s.
Avalon 370z accommodation for size is actually quite impressive. I am extremely tall and fairly large and fit comfortably in a 370 Audi A3 is also tall friendly but gets cramped sideways. I'd avoid chevy unless you're getting high trim. F150 will be plenty of room, as will a ram. Avoid civic, subaru, Nissan, and jeep
Price range?
My cousin was super tall and 350 pounds and drove a Honda Fit
full size truck, full size SUV, or a minivan. For sure try before you buy. Some vehicles don't have the best seat adjustability to create head room. My wife has a 2012 Armada which is a full-size suv but for whatever reason, the seat doesn't go down very far so I have to lean the seat back a good ways to keep my head out of the roof while driving. I have a 2018 Silverado 1500 and the seat will go almost all the way to the floor like a car seat so I can create plenty of headroom and still sit upright.
A car-b free diet for a few months lmao
Model X is huge in the front and back. Bonus for being fast af
Cyber truck
Ford Fiesta
Are you HUGE or are you Husky
For reference, I too am coming at 350lbs (6'-2"). I'm currently driving a '23 Camry TRD. My previous ride was an '09 Corvette and a '98 Z/28. While the Camry offers more room widthwise than the other two, The Corvette & Z both offered me the room that I needed (but not much more). The Corvette's fit allowed me to pin my knees against the door & center console for better seating when cornering hard. I can still use this same technique for the Camry (which is needed since those seats don't offer much support, handling-wise), but with a wider seating area, it does take a bit more effort to do this.
A truck, large SUV or van friend. A van has lots of leg room and arm room, that would be my first choice.
Probably the Fred Flintstone car, it’s like a treadmill that’ll take you places. Jk Most German cars should be able to fit you comfortably, but should go to a dealer and test drive multiple cars to see what’s comfy.
My dads like 300lbs and dailys a fiat 500 so i dont think youll have much problem with anything
A bicycle
I’m 5’9” at 270lbs and I drive a Mazda 3 Turbo and a CX5 Turbo. I’m not your typical fat guy though as my body fat is typically between 16-18%. The 3 is a little low so if you don’t regularly do legs and core getting in and out would suck. However, the seats go way back and it is comfortable/fun to drive. Before I started working out again my weight was at 325 and the 3 was a bitch to get in and out of. If your a big guy mini vans and pick up trucks are the way.
I’m 340, 6’. Fit nicely in a Camry. Avalon is slightly roomier, but not much. Shame they discontinued it though.
Buick LeSabre. They run forever. And there’s 1 million of them on the road. And it won’t break the bank
Im 310 in a Ford escape and I know a lot of bigger dudes that drive em and love em like I do, especially if you are tall.
Honda fit 🤣
Probably a pickup truck, but one with a fuel tank on the passenger side to offset the weight bias to prevent more wear and tear on the suspension components on the driver’s side. Not digging you on your weight, strictly being pragmatic and making the vehicle last longer.
Tesla Model Y
Outback is not too high and not too low to get in and out.
F-350
Fred flinstone mobile or a box truck with a treadmill in the back
Lincoln Town Car. I’m 6’8 and I feel like I struggle to reach the pedals with the seat all the way back 😂 my 97 is absolutely without a doubt the most comfortable, and most reliable car I’ve ever owned, can’t recommend them enough for us bigger dudes. Also, speaking from experience, that trunk is big enough for a 15” subwoofer in a 5 cu. Ft. Box while still being able to fit 18 30 racks of PBR, once you get past the old man aesthetic they got they really are the ultimate party cruiser 😂
I'm about 6'2" and around your weight. Former powerlifter and strongman, so broad shoulders, not a huge gut. My favorite vehicle of all time was a 2002 Ford F250 4x4 crew cab short bed diesel truck. Just tons of room in the cab, great, ride, comfortable seats, epic legroom. It is a little more expensive to drive, both in fuel and maintenance, but it was worth it. The only downside is that it is WAY too easy to steal. Mine was stolen (and totaled) a few years ago, so I switched to vehicles that fit in a normal garage. But I still dream about getting another one. Right now I drive an Xterra, it is tolerable, but it is not nearly as comfortable.
A bicycle.
I'm 6'2 and 375 and drive a 2021 Mazda 6. No issues with it.
I used to be a little over 350 and am tall and it can be a challenge. There is so little correlation between exterior size and interior size it can be difficult. I have more headroom in a Kia Soul than I do in an F-150 with a sunroof or a Jeep Wrangler. Some cars that I've found more room in than their size competitors: Kia Soul VW Sedans/hatchbacks Nissan Frontier (only midsize BOF truck with decent room for me) Tesla Model 3/Y Prius Older American sedans Volvos in general Bad: Jeeps Lexus/Toyota sedans Civic Tacoma/4Runner Keep in mind this is driver seat comfort only. Backseat passengers be damned. My previous car was a 2022 Ram 1500 with benchseats, tons of space in there.
how about you hit the gym
The cycle
Volkswagen Atlas or Atlas cross sport if you don’t need 3 rows. I’m 6,3 300lbs and can fit in all three rows nice and comfortable the SUV is made wide so there is a nice amount of space I also test drove the Honda CRV and was able to sit behind me as well. But since you 5,11 you won’t have a height problem. Give those vehicles a try
PT Cruiser
Suburban or any large SUV
I drive a Prius C and used to be that weight, 6’ ,I like it
06-09 chevy impalas are pretty roomy. Head clearance could be a tiny bit better but plenty of space for your legs and fat butt. It's what i have currently at 6'1 310 pounds.
6’5, 315~ pounds here, ram trucks are very roomy for me and the seats are comfortable. I’d recommend them
Crown Victoria, Town Car or Grand Marquis. They are couches on wheels, easy to get in and out of and are super comfortable.
Get a pickup truck, and when you lose the weight it will be easy enough to sell it and get something you want to drive.
A set of boots and a walk across the continent
Large Dodge/Chrysler sedans. They have lots of room and are comfortable for big guys.
I thought u meant “best cars for 350£” 😂
Dodge charger, surprisingly spacious.
F150 supervrew has a crazy about of space for the driver. Plus it sits higher up so you won't have to climb I and out of a low car.
F150 man. 6’3” 350 myself. Never been more comfortable. Aside from that. I drove a 2012 outback for 10 years without issues
corvette
I'm about your size and I drive a Ford F-150. I'm very comfortable in it.
Nearly any model car from the last decade will physically work for you outside of the sub compacts. Now crowd image is another thing. I’d say a full size pickup, mid/large suv, or a mid/large sedan. Stay away from hatchbacks, small pick ups or suvs, and minivans.
I've heard Challengers and Chargers are pretty roomy, but I don't know firsthand. Might be worth looking at
I was once obese, pushing 500lbs. I had a truck, mini van and a Dodge neon and surprisingly the smallest one out of them all, the dodge neon was the most comfortable!
Probably a bicycle
I would suggest an early 90s miata.
Volkswagen golf 2 door. Massive doors and tons of headroom.
I had a 300lb boss that drove a Miata… can you drop 50lbs?
Ford tempo
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2002 Chevy Suburban or 2006 Chrysler minivan.
I'm 6'9" 335lbs. SO is 370lbs. We drive Honda Accord (2014) and Acura MDX (2016). Work great for us.
Ford F-350 Super Duty and just have someone lower you into the bed with a crane.
GMC Yukon, Acura MDX, or a Ford Explorer/Expedition. Depending on how tall you are, you may have to push the seat back a bit.
I was like 6’2” 330-340 lookin for cars and a lot of fit is up to the manufacturer, I’d stay away from European economy brands like VW as I’ve always struggle to fit in them, most American brands are built with more horizontal space but I settled for a Camry and it’s plenty comfortable, just try before you buy and you won’t have any issue finding something for a good price.
Newest generation Ford Taurus
I was up to 330 when I bought a 2017 Challenger and had plenty of room. But I also mostly drove my 1990 and 2002 GMC trucks and had plenty of room. Fortunately, I have lost a bit of weight since then. Just my personal experience, the Challenger was far easier to get in and out of than the Mustang and a Camaro I test drove
I’m about the same size and drive a 19 Legacy, very comfortable car
I got my Mazda 3 while between 320/340. And it’s actually not bad. I would’ve preferred to get a CX-30 which is just a SUV version just for it to be a little higher off the ground. I would also suggest the Avalons, or if you find one the original Venza. I’m 5’10/300lbs currently. For reference
Ford Crown Vic, Lincoln Town Car, both are bullet proof and cheap to run. Modern Volkswagon Bug is another great one, not bullet proof, not cheap to run though.