Hey Guys,


I am as brand new to this AS POSSIBLE.

I have a new job, and been dreaming about getting the car my dad drove when he was my age. He recently passed away, but I have photos of him in a 77 Range Rover. Fell in love with these pictures and the stories.

I have access to purchase a 93 Rover LWB.

ONE BIG QUESTION.

I am a big dude! Im 6'3" 250lbs with near a 38-40 waist!

Will I fit okay? Im worried my shoulders will be in the passenger seat, and I'll be squeezing out of the seat. Am I worrying too much?

The other question is, is a series 1 discovery any better?

Thanks gang, I greatly appreciate your wisdom.




Sam

 

Have you driven a vehicle or purchased a pair of shoes? You need to try one on to answer your ?
......

 

it all comes down to whether you're long of leg or of torso.
I'm only 5'9" but have a really long torso. When I'm sitting down in an airplane seat for example, I look like a giant

In a Rover, this means that my head is real close to the headliner. In pretty much any car I drove I need to lower the seat height to the floor to be able to drive comfortably. You may find it a bit unsettling to not be able to see traffic signals if you're first in line at the light.

Other than that, this isn't a mini, you'll fit just fine.

 

I'm a big guy (6' and 250 pounds) and I love my DII. The only issue I have with it is the placement of the seat adjustment lever. It's on the inside right - mounted on the box between the 2 seats. Every so often the seatbelt hits it which pushes me forward into the steering wheel. THAT can be quite uncomfortable but typically only happens when I'm backing up. I'm sure I could adjust the seat so the seatbelt doesn't touch the adjustment lever. Otherwise I love it and there is plenty of head room. My torso and legs are about the same length lol.. somewhat evenly distributed. No issues with it today as I stayed home due to freezing rain. We had a nice window of warm weather this past week and I guess I got spoiled.. don't want to go outside now.

Enjoy your Range Rover - I'm jealous!!

 

So far at 250lbs, and 6'2", I have fit well in an 88 Classic Range, 96 D1, 96 P38 Range, and now a 2011 LR4. Fit well in MINIs too!!

 

There's clearly not a drop of Celtic blood in any of you
My head is brushing the headliner in the RRC with the seat at its lowest height.

 

I'm Scottish, German and American Indian, fit in everything but a Midget or TR6.

 

Soooooo.... back to topic. Question of the day is did you buy a Rover or not? Curious minds would like to know...