BigMark, Thanks for the confirmation that large people will be comfortable in the Elio. Exiting any vehicle becomes an automatic talent. Thanks for the info on the tranny as wellI GOT INTO IT ! ALL 6' 2" 325. AFTER I GOT INTO IT I WAS AMAZED OF THE ROOM I STILL HAD. IT WAS A LITTLE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET OUT WITH MY BAD LEG. I'M STILL SOLD. THEY SAID AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE BETWEEN $500. AND $1000. EXTRA.