Do big/chubby drivers fit in the VX?

Greetings,

I'm looking to purchase my first VX but I've never actually drove one (or even sat inside.)

In reading the posts in this forum, and the reviews online... I see persistent references to "designed for the Japanese market" or for "Gen X'ers" or targeted to ironmen (athletes) etc.

So until I actually do a test drive, could someone possibly comment on the possibility of a 40something, out-of-shape baby boomer fitting in a VX?

I do have a belly, and currently drive another small vehicle (looks like a 94 Mitsubishi Eclipse, but its badged as Eagle Talon) but still...

Are there any large guys or plus size girls in the VX?

Thanks for any advice.

Regards,

Mark

P.S. I lost 12 pounds since Jan 1st and I'm going to the gym every other day.

What kind of lbs are we looking at? The only fit problem might be that the seats could go back another inch further for us that are taller than 6 ft. Otherwise you should be fine.

I'm 5'10 and 265. I'm hoping to lose at least another 50 pounds.

Regards,

Mark

You'll be fine...........so when you gonna find one to test drive?
Peace.
Tom

Geez thats fine. I would not worry untill you hit the 400's.

Mind you, you could be 3'11" and 73lbs, and you'd still have a tough time getting into the back seats... :) The front seats, though, are less of a problem. I wouldn't want to fit any 7' people in there, though.

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Originally Posted by mdwyer

Mind you, you could be 3'11" and 73lbs, and you'd still have a tough time getting into the back seats... :) The front seats, though, are less of a problem. I wouldn't want to fit any 7' people in there, though.

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= Need for seat extenders....

In all my reading I've never encountered any mention of the VX being built for a Japanese market (almost all the VXs were sent to the US) or for "Gen X'ers" (are they smaller).

I'm XL and there's plenty of room. Seats adjust forward and backward. Steering wheel adjusts up and down.

I could not, however easily get in or out of the back seat area. It's actually easier to go through the back door, close it behind you and climb over the rear seats and let someone else drive. The back seat area is huge when you're in it.

Find a VX and get in. Set up behind the steering wheel and FEEL IT. There's nothing like driving a VX!!!

I have two.

I'm 6'3" and 250lbs and find all the seats comfortable and have no difficultly getting in or out of the back. When I first test-drove in '99 the rear entry/egress was a little tricky, but if you can get someone my size in the back of a Karmann Ghia then anything is possible. :bwgy:

Many thanks! I will continue my quest for a VX.

Cheers,

Mark

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Originally Posted by navistar

In all my reading I've never encountered any mention of the VX being built for a Japanese market (almost all the VXs were sent to the US) or for "Gen X'ers" (are they smaller).

I'm XL and there's plenty of room. Seats adjust forward and backward. Steering wheel adjusts up and down.

I could not, however easily get in or out of the back seat area. It's actually easier to go through the back door, close it behind you and climb over the rear seats and let someone else drive. The back seat area is huge when you're in it.

Find a VX and get in. Set up behind the steering wheel and FEEL IT. There's nothing like driving a VX!!!

I have two.

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I have had a 350 lb.friend in my passenger and that is a wee bit tight in regards to him gitting the seatbelt on himself lol,i had to do it for him but after that hurdle it was not bad and the extra weght made the vx ride smoother lmfao,we both laughed histaricly about that:p
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Originally Posted by reptiles

I'm 5'10 and 265. I'm hoping to lose at least another 50 pounds.

Regards,

Mark

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LMFAO. I am... well I dont know how tall I am but Um 6' with heels?? I am around 276 or something like that and I fit fine in back and front seat. Well a squeeze to get into the back with the seat but if you know trick its not that hard.. And no i dont climb through the back door :p , But ya plenty of roam no sweat.


Seriously it has alot of room so you shouldnt have a problem.


Edit::: Oh and if you my friend can fit in a talon you cant deffinately fit in a VX

I'm 6'6" @ 250+/- a few pounds. I fit comfortably, just have to tilt my head when I know I'm about to hit a bump or something so I don't bang my head on the ceiling. It is also pretty easy to get in and out of the rear seats.

On another note, its nice to find another fellow 1g dsm driver. I'm working on buying my third 1g dsm :)

6'3", 200lbs. (you guys make me feel tiny:rolleyes:) Unless you have kids, pull the back seats out, much more useful without them, and no one(older than 10) in their right mind is gonna want to sit back there anyway

let me know when u have some free time, me and another local VXer regularly get together for a brew or two, id be ok lettin you sit in my vx and probably take her for a spin