Can a tall “manly” man drive a small SUV?

[Anonymous]

DH is 42, 6'0" and prefers my CRV to his Accord. He drives it whenever we go somewhere as a family and he's never expressed concern that it's a woman's car. No one has ever said anything to him about it either. Get what he wants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fine, poke fun. Happy I can amuse you.

So you think there is nothing wrong with a 6’4 man in his 30’s driving a CRV? Because that’s what he wants.

It’s fine. But I’m surprised he’s comfortable in it. Can anyone actually sit behind him when he’s in either of the front seats or does he need to keep the seat all the way back.

It’s probably larger than whatever sedan he’s been driving

[Anonymous]

BMW X5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5.

mid-size and not really in the same price range as the Nissan Rogue

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope you are a troll. If you are not, you need get a life. A car is a car.

No. They are often very different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:BMW X5.

mid-size and not really in the same price range as the Nissan Rogue

Well if he’s manly and tall he’d look good and enjoy driving it. Get black over black.

[Anonymous]

If he’s a manly man he can drive any car he pleases. The only one who cares what he looks like in a car is you, no-one is going to look twice at what somebody is driving.

[Anonymous]

The wealthiest people I know drive the most modest of cars. Yet another person struggling to keep up with the Joneses, not surprised. Buy as much car as you need and not a penny more. Buying a large expensive SUV to satisfy some image stereotype that you have fallen for is a terrible financial decision. Unless you already own that 200 ft yacht then these decisions actually matter. The CRV is an excellent car, if he is physically comfortable behind the wheel it’s really a great choice.

[Anonymous]

Mazda CX-5 was the most comfortable for my tall spouse. Not sure if that solves the issue of the car being manly enough, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The wealthiest people I know drive the most modest of cars. Yet another person struggling to keep up with the Joneses, not surprised. Buy as much car as you need and not a penny more. Buying a large expensive SUV to satisfy some image stereotype that you have fallen for is a terrible financial decision. Unless you already own that 200 ft yacht then these decisions actually matter. The CRV is an excellent car, if he is physically comfortable behind the wheel it’s really a great choice.

OP here. I am totally fine with a modest car. This has nothing to do with keeping up with the Joneses. FWIW, my vote is for Accord or Nissan Altima.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband is similar in size. I just bought a crosstrek and he loves it. It drives like a car but has good headroom.

Avoid the Crosstrek.

Mine has been an absolute money-pit. Three wheel bearings and both front axles, all before 100K. And now at 105k, the transmission is starting to make noises, coincidentally right after the supplemental extended warranty for the transmission expired.

This is the first Subaru it ever owned, and it'll be the last.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband is similar in size. I just bought a crosstrek and he loves it. It drives like a car but has good headroom.

Avoid the Crosstrek.

Mine has been an absolute money-pit. Three wheel bearings and both front axles, all before 100K. And now at 105k, the transmission is starting to make noises, coincidentally right after the supplemental extended warranty for the transmission expired.

This is the first Subaru it ever owned, and it'll be the last.

They just did a total redesign so I hope for the best!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The wealthiest people I know drive the most modest of cars. Yet another person struggling to keep up with the Joneses, not surprised. Buy as much car as you need and not a penny more. Buying a large expensive SUV to satisfy some image stereotype that you have fallen for is a terrible financial decision. Unless you already own that 200 ft yacht then these decisions actually matter. The CRV is an excellent car, if he is physically comfortable behind the wheel it’s really a great choice.

OP here. I am totally fine with a modest car. This has nothing to do with keeping up with the Joneses. FWIW, my vote is for Accord or Nissan Altima.

No, no sedans. They seem the most womanly of all. Just no.

Go with one of the small SUVs. The Forester would probably be the most comfortable in terms of space and headroom.

[Anonymous]

Holy cow, woman. If your husband wants the CRV, is comfortable in the crv, and will be the one driving it on a daily basis, then why do you care about any potential stereotypes? Just get the crv.

[Anonymous]

Haha! Hilarious you think these are ladies cars. However, My dh is 6'3". I drive a Toyota RAV4, which I believe is the same size as a CRV. He's fine driving it here and there, but hates driving it for more than an hour or so. And he was sore and uncomfortable on a 4 hour roadtrip.

If you're concerned about image, my successful father has been driven Camrys for years. He's 80.