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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Least Mini, Mini drivers

So being a large fella, I was wondering who here also has to squeeze into there Mini.

Im a 6'4", 310 lbs. college offensive Lineman, so its not exactly roomie for me but it isnt tight like everyone would think
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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what college you playing at? (and i wont tell the NCAA, but was the MINI a gift from a recruiter )
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I Play at a D2 school, Wingate University in North Carolina, to slow to play bigtime. And no the Mini isnt a Gift from an Alumni, from the Folks as a little thank you for not makeing us pay for school gift, I dont have it yet but it should be in route soon
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by H.A.W.G.
I Play at a D2 school, Wingate University in North Carolina, to slow to play bigtime. And no the Mini isnt a Gift from an Alumni, from the Folks as a little thank you for not makeing us pay for school gift, I dont have it yet but it should be in route soon
Very nice. But back on topic, im 6'1, 200lb...so its not a squeeze, but at the same time, im not the smallest driver either
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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A body like this isnt what the Mini was designed for but it works
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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I am your same height and weight and I have driven some Minis in the past and no problem. I could be more specific in abotu 2 weeks, that's when I should be driving mine!!!!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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My husband has no troubles getting into my MINI and he's 6' and around 205 lbs. He prefers to sit in the passenger side and not drive. He says his feet fumble too much to shift good enough for him.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Someone on here posted a pic of Gilbert Brown from Green Bay in his mini, I think i remember him saying he was confortable in it.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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I don't think height should be too much of a problem. I'm almost 6' and about 230 and I feel completely comfortable in it. It doesn't even feel like I'm driving a small car. See the LoveSac thread. If a big LoveSac can fit, anything can fit...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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I know I fit in one, I have taken one on a test drive so its all good, It has about the same room as my 98 honda Civic that I am driving until I get my Mini
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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6'4", 318 Pound, Alfonso Boone DT of the Chicago Bears fits in his MINI
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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6'4", 318 Pound, Alfonso Boone DT of the Chicago Bears fits in his MINI
Its good to see that even us big guys have good taste...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by H.A.W.G.
A body like this isnt what the Mini was designed for but it works
The pic didn't work. Probably too big.........Needs to be resized! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!!!! I found this insanely funny when i first posted it, gotta stop posting before breakfast.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by H.A.W.G.
A body like this isnt what the Mini was designed for but it works
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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6' 1" 187lbs... more room than my Jeep Wrangler had. Seriously.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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I'm 6'4 and tip the scale at 270, and yup I fit real well, love it in fact. What really surprized me was how comfortable I find it on long trips. Little outside - huge inside ! I still don't know how they did it.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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I'm 6'7" 275, well maybe 280, no problems fitting in any mini but especially in my Cabrio, headroom is never a problem...
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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OK,
Since everyone is being honest and open. I'm 6' and 245lbs and I love driving my MINI. It got old quick when people said you fit in there. I'm really comfortable and the wife and I did 3 legs of the MTTS with bags every. I feel much better knowing that I'm on the small side of this list.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lisdexic driver
I'm 6'4 and tip the scale at 270, and yup I fit real well, love it in fact. What really surprized me was how comfortable I find it on long trips. Little outside - huge inside ! I still don't know how they did it.
It's all done with mirrors. very clever actually.
 
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