Got the optional (which should be standard) side bags? If not,
you're at risk .. . See >> Dangerous too .. . given the last IIHS side
crash tests >> http://www.iihs.org/ Element flunked. . .



"Undisclosed" <TheBlandFamily@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:CWadnX42noDpp8yiXTWJhQ@comcast.com...
> I, too am a large man (6'4"-315 lbs) and have NO ingress or egress
problems
> with the Eelement whatsoever. If you can get over the weird shape of the
> vehicle, you will fall in love with it!
>
> The engine is pretty strong when mated to a manual transmission. I have
not
> felt in danger while trying to merge into highway traffic and here on I-95
> (think Jersey Turnpike) Traffic moves along at 65-75 mph regularly.
>
> Great utilitarian vehicle, awesome sound system, excellent visibility!
>
>