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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Giant Marine, tiny car

So, I have to admit that I really, really, really get a kick out of people who get a little shocked after following me into parking lots.
Let me set it up for you. I drive fairly normal, I have a RD that tells me when I need to slam on the breaks for the instant on radar. Anyway, last week I needed to do this and someone following behind me got a little careless. They did not hit me or even come close but probably had to check their seat later. So, I went about my business and pulled into the parking lot of Home Depot, they followed in their Pick-up and I noticed that they were following. So, I park and get out of my Mini and stand up, I am six four and 245lbs. My guess is that they were not really expecting so see someone my size get out of the surprisingly roomy MCS.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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I love getting those looks when I get out of my MINI. I'm about an inch taller than you.

Ahh, the joys of being vertically endowed....minds out of the gutter, please...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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So what happened, my guess is they rolled on by !
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Welcome to NAM. Great story, BTW! A big for your service to our country too!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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welcome to NAM!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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ha ha great stuff! I am always pointing out to people who think they are small that they have more leg and head room than that of the H2... I am only 5'10" and hit my head on the roof of the H2 in the back seat...
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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I'm 6'2" and 300 plus and constantly get asked how I get in that little car. I have to pull the seat up a few clicks to reach the pedals.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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LOL!! Great story... I LOVE to read stuff like this.

Donna
 
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