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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!

Changing the sheetmetal outside doesn't change the parts underneath. All that stuff is the same. Otherwise, changing into different clothes would cure cancer.

Look at a parts catalog for replacement parts for virtually any line of cars made by the same manufacturer. They use the same parts in multiple models of cars over the years. Do you really think Subaru is going to design an entirely new wheel bearing or axleshaft for every new model they come out with? Uh, NO.

It's a new engine and platform, maybe it will help. I did notice that the used models had excellent resale when I was looking so maybe you just got a dud.

Anonymous wrote:A manly man would pick out his own car, without his wife crowdsourcing whether his choices were too feminine or not.

Loool

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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!

Changing the sheetmetal outside doesn't change the parts underneath. All that stuff is the same. Otherwise, changing into different clothes would cure cancer.

Look at a parts catalog for replacement parts for virtually any line of cars made by the same manufacturer. They use the same parts in multiple models of cars over the years. Do you really think Subaru is going to design an entirely new wheel bearing or axleshaft for every new model they come out with? Uh, NO.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Ummm, when I cruise up to the little red Civic to check out what should be a hot piece of ass and it turns out to be a dude driving, yes I will double take then look and drive away.

Well, if a woman you found attractive were driving that Civic, she'd be grateful if you'd just turn and drive away too. Men, start driving cars stereotypically thought of as womens cars and maybe we can stop creeps like this from swerving around to check out drivers of other cars.

Wait, he drives a Sonata and you want him to get an Accord, but you’re super concerned with manliness? That makes no sense.

My husband is 6’ and stocky (read: muscles but could also afford to lose a few pounds). No one would consider him feminine looking. He drives a CRV. It’s never occurred to either of us to be embarrassed by this.

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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.

An Accord is about as bland a car as you can get. Extra credit if you buy it when hertz upgrades its fleet.

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Anonymous wrote:While the question as phrased is absurd (who the hell thinks about how they “look” in a car?), for a tall person, you should look at Kia. They have some sort of relationship with the nba, and seem to have had tall people (and good sound systems) in mind. We rent cars often, and I was really surprised how comfortable the seats of a Hyundai were for long drives compared to our Honda and VW. The rental guy told me it’s because of kia’s influences on their design.

OP here. We will for sure. He has been very happy with his current car, a Sonata.

Sonatas are manly?

no, he will have to turn in his MAN CARD at the next chapter meeting. sorry OP

Anonymous wrote:My DH is about 6 ft tall and in phenomenal shape. He is secure enough in his "manlyness" not to need a car to demonstrate it. He drives our Jeep most of the time because he likes it. He is equally comfortable driving my girly car.

Ridiculous post.

Yes, but is he handsome? OP made sure to mention that her husband is handsome. I guess that is supposed to make a difference.

Anonymous wrote:My DH is about 6 ft tall and in phenomenal shape. He is secure enough in his "manlyness" not to need a car to demonstrate it. He drives our Jeep most of the time because he likes it. He is equally comfortable driving my girly car.

Ridiculous post.

I am six feet tall and in . . . OK shape. I can run a 5k on any given day, a 10k with a few weeks prep - a marathon would take an act of God. I could lose 15 lbs and tone up, have more grey hair than I care for, and the classic dad bod. I also have a good job, a wonderful family, the harbinger of a well-funded retirement account, and college is paid for. Basically, I live a quiet, unassuming life, filled with some trials but mostly good times. I take care of my shit, and act like a man should. And I, also, don't need a car to demonstrate my manlyness. The notion that a car has an impact on my perception of myself, or others' perception of me, is ludicrous.

My DH is about 6 ft tall and in phenomenal shape. He is secure enough in his "manlyness" not to need a car to demonstrate it. He drives our Jeep most of the time because he likes it. He is equally comfortable driving my girly car.

Ridiculous post.

I’ve never thought about how DH or I look in a car. As for comfort, several family members love their Foresters and tell everyone to buy them. One person is a large obese man and another is an older tiny woman. Both say it’s comfortable and easy to drive, which is all that really matters in a car.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Ummm, when I cruise up to the little red Civic to check out what should be a hot piece of ass and it turns out to be a dude driving, yes I will double take then look and drive away.

yes. And the OP, who never met you, will never see you, and isn't even there when this happens, is VERY VERY concerned about your reaction and this exact scenario happening. Again. When she's not even there. And doesn't know when it happens.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

Ummm, when I cruise up to the little red Civic to check out what should be a hot piece of ass and it turns out to be a dude driving, yes I will double take then look and drive away.

Words truly can't express how little impact that has on me.
- Guy who drives a Civic

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Anonymous wrote: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.

Ummm, when I cruise up to the little red Civic to check out what should be a hot piece of ass and it turns out to be a dude driving, yes I will double take then look and drive away.

Manly men only drive large silver Civics?