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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Has anyone ever thought about how close they come to the maximum weight rating shown on the drivers door decal? Mine says 399 lbs

I am 6'8" and weigh 280. The wife weights 140 (don't tell her I told anyone) We already exceed it. I hope I don't get in trouble. Maybe I need to get her to lose a few pounds?
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Hell, I've loaded that sucker with me and my dad...plus luggage, it'll be fine.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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How about joing a gym? 280? Holy ****, hit stop on the ice cream! You're 20lbs away from being an obese 300lb biggie fat-fattie.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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How about joing a gym? 280? Holy ****, hit stop on the ice cream! You're 20lbs away from being an obese 300lb biggie fat-fattie.
Dude, I'm 6'8". Height to weight ratio doesn't apply.

Besides, I can't afford to spend any time at a gym as I am HERE all the time reading your posts!!!
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that is tall, how do you even fit the car without bumping your head?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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that is tall, how do you even fit the car without bumping your head?
Its not easy. Its a vert so now problem with the top down but with it up, the hair does brush the headliner a bit.
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399? is that possible?
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399? is that possible?
Yeah thats what my decal says. I am guessing its just the legal message for the tire capacity.
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I think the car companies always put in a big safety margin when stating the weight limits...so don't worry about it too much.
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