Hello from Georgia (USA)

[ShrekSquatch]

I'm a middle-aged giant, how's that for an introduction! 45, 340 lbs, 6'7" in bare feet, and most importantly for this conversation, my torso is disproportionately long. This aspect of my body especially makes finding sporty cars very difficult.

I currently drive a 2016 Golf R, and I truly love the car. Super fast (with just the JB4 piggyback), very practical, decent gas mileage, and good headroom. Also can't forget about the community - lots of enthusiasts of all types out there.

Although the car is quite roomy for its size, I find myself having some issues with my right leg due to having to drive with my right foot pointing at 2 o'clock on the gas pedal so my foot doesn't also hit the brake. If I had another inch or so of legroom, that may not be an issue, but as it stands right now, I can't quite stretch out enough to avoid contorting myself.

So, I found myself sitting in a GT2 last weekend at the dealership here in North Georgia. Going to try it again, but with my ball cap, my head was slightly rubbing on the headliner (remember, really long torso - inseam is only 35"). Didn't drive it though. Looking to test drive a Regal GS, but pretty sure that's going to be too slow. My R is low 4s 0-60. Don't think the Stinger would be so much slower that I couldn't handle it, as I'm too old to be a stoplight racer, but I do want to have some fun on those mountain roads, and punching it before the next curve is part of the fun. Been to the Tail of the Dragon 4 or 5 times (with another visit next month).

So I'm really wanting the Stinger, but I also love gadgets and tech. Not sure the regular GT (no sunroof, should be good headroom-wise) has enough for me. About the same as the R, but still missing a few things. Lusting after a ceramic gray GT2, but may not be in the cards due to being a mutant. Hopefully this weekend they will let me drive both a GT2 and a GT. I'll keep everyone posted!

 

[iclicku]

It's unfortunate the world isn't made for giants such as you. I hope you find out what you need on the test drive!

 

[STNGRNV]

Welcome. There's another guy here who is "torso tall" who said similar things.

 

[Kia Stinger]

I'm a middle-aged giant, how's that for an introduction! 45, 340 lbs, 6'7" in bare feet, and most importantly for this conversation, my torso is disproportionately long. This aspect of my body especially makes finding sporty cars very difficult.

I currently drive a 2016 Golf R, and I truly love the car. Super fast (with just the JB4 piggyback), very practical, decent gas mileage, and good headroom. Also can't forget about the community - lots of enthusiasts of all types out there.

Although the car is quite roomy for its size, I find myself having some issues with my right leg due to having to drive with my right foot pointing at 2 o'clock on the gas pedal so my foot doesn't also hit the brake. If I had another inch or so of legroom, that may not be an issue, but as it stands right now, I can't quite stretch out enough to avoid contorting myself.

So, I found myself sitting in a GT2 last weekend at the dealership here in North Georgia. Going to try it again, but with my ball cap, my head was slightly rubbing on the headliner (remember, really long torso - inseam is only 35"). Didn't drive it though. Looking to test drive a Regal GS, but pretty sure that's going to be too slow. My R is low 4s 0-60. Don't think the Stinger would be so much slower that I couldn't handle it, as I'm too old to be a stoplight racer, but I do want to have some fun on those mountain roads, and punching it before the next curve is part of the fun. Been to the Tail of the Dragon 4 or 5 times (with another visit next month).

So I'm really wanting the Stinger, but I also love gadgets and tech. Not sure the regular GT (no sunroof, should be good headroom-wise) has enough for me. About the same as the R, but still missing a few things. Lusting after a ceramic gray GT2, but may not be in the cards due to being a mutant. Hopefully this weekend they will let me drive both a GT2 and a GT. I'll keep everyone posted!

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. You sound like a car enthusiast to me - having a tuned Golf R. I think you'll find the power in the Stinger very enticing. And, of course, you could always tune it as well. Are you planning a test drive any time soon?

 

[ShrekSquatch]

Looking more at the specs, I think I'd be just fine with a "regular" GT. I'll go sit in one this weekend to make sure the comfort is there, but there aren't any equipped the way I like within 400 miles. I megabus-sed it from Atlanta to Columbia SC to get my Golf R, can do the same thing to get the perfect car if I can find it. AWD, Drive Wise, 19", White, Panthera, or Ceramic Silver. I SUPPOSE I can be patient, but doesn't seem like there are many AWD GTs out there compared to the other trims.

Once the piggyback market matures and they're proven safe for the 3.3, I'll definitely be looking into that. Not interested in totally hopping my car up any more, having to worry about emissions and stuff, but I always like to get more bang for my buck so to speak. As stated, I love my Golf R (and my 2012 GTI before that), but I just need a bit more room.

 

[ShrekSquatch]

And KIA's inventory locator on the website SUCKS! Is CARS.COM the best option?

 

[Weareblondi]

welcome to the forum. i am 6'3", i know, shorter than you, but i am wide of shoulder, and i fit comfortably. apples to oranges, i get it. as for the sunroof, from what i saw, the sunroof opens outwards, it sits on the roof, not inside, so, to me, the headroom was similar. as for the stoplight racer, bro, i am hitting half century next month, and i have had faster/more powerful cars in my really misspent youth....and this car makes me smile. big time!!! that is when i can pry both sets of keys from the mrs hands. does anybody know where i can get some chloroform like in the old bugs bunny cartoons?

 

[STNGRNV]

The GT is the rarest trim and may even rarer in the colors you want. In my area there were only 7 (blue and yellow).