Evo-Good everyday ride for a big guy?

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Jun 19, 2009 | 06:30 AM

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EvolvedGTI

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I'm 5'11" 221lbs. I have driven from Utah-Atlanta, Ohio to Tenn, and Atlanta - Alabama(numerous times). The only uncomfortable thing is my right ankle from not having Cruise control. If your taking those long trips, you will have to stop for gas, so you get a break. You won't be getting 400 miles per tank.

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:47 PM

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Yeah, cause that'll make me...shorter.

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lose weight?

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:48 PM

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Not a problem with the cruise control-I almost never use the one in the BMW. Makes me sleepy for some reason. How's the heel-and-toe on the Evo for long hauls?

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Jun 20, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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Well, I have no idea if he's right, but actually I wasn't talking about the cars-I was talking about the owners. People who think valet service is a feature usually aren't big on modding. Have you ever read "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance?" Much in there about the sort of people who own BMWs vs. Indians; BMW riders want to ride, and Indian owners want to work on their bikes ....

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I have a friend who is a musician in the Philadelphia orchestra (not a mechanic). He says the reason he loves his M3 is that BMW designs them so that it is easy to work on them. He does all his own work on his car. He also put aftermarket suspension and brakes on the car.

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EriCS

I am not as heavy as you 215lbs but my height is right there. I am extremely comfortable in my recaros, I hate every other seat I sit in unless it has really nice support. The ride is what is uncomfortable not the seats.

Well put...the ride.