What Should I Buy? - Big Guys, Little Cars: We Talk Fitment, Frustration, and Finding the Right Ride

The episode of Brake/Fix features a lively panel of car enthusiasts discussing the challenges of being tall and large individuals in the world of cars designed for smaller people. Hosted by Brad and co-host Eric, the conversation covers their personal experiences with different vehicles, suitable car recommendations, and humorous stories. Special guests Andrew, Gordon, Jason, Crutch, and Brian share their heights, weights, and the cars they currently drive. They discuss fitting into classic and modern cars, the limitations they face, and the need for more accommodating designs from automakers. The group also fantasizes about their dream cars, both practical and aspirational. The episode ends with funny stories from their personal experiences with small cars, highlighting the unique struggles and humorous scenarios that tall and large car enthusiasts often face. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Meet the Panel: Big Guys in Little Cars 00:01:01 Andrew's Story: From Miatas to Factory Five Roadster 00:01:31 Gordon's Journey: From CTS V to Track Enthusiast 00:03:37 Jason's Experience: Supersized and Searching for Space 00:04:46 Brian's Brief: Jeep Grand Cherokee and TDI 00:05:24 Michael Crutchfield: Beetle Turbo S and Track Tales 00:06:07 Brad's Perspective: GTI and Lotus Elise 00:06:30 Andrew's Roadster: Building and Fitting In 00:10:55 Gordon's Cadillac CTS V: From Daily Driver to Track Car 00:16:16 Finding the Right Fit: Seats and Safety Gear 00:20:33 Jason's Quest: Trying on Cars for Size 00:30:36 Dream Cars and Realistic Choices 00:33:04 Dream Cars and Price Tags 00:33:12 Athletic Families and Public Reactions 00:34:00 Fitting into Cars: The Struggle 00:34:40 The Wagon Debate 00:42:57 Big Guy, Small Car Stories 00:45:00 Rental Car Misadventures 01:02:25 The Challenger Hellcat: A Big Guy's Dream 01:06:28 Final Thoughts and Farewells ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/