Buddhamonk

How do you do it gracefully.

I'm 5'11 150lbs and I can't get in my car with ease. I just get my foot in and flop down into the seat. Getting out isn't pretty either. Are there any tricks out there? I try not to touch anything but the steering wheel because I don't want to scratch anything but man...it's not a pretty sight...

McCulla

Funny! (There was actually a thread about this a couple of years ago, or so..)
Getting in: core work out (I'm 6'2"/180)
Getting out (learned this from the last thread): rotate your left leg out, put your hand on the sill, push with your left hand and get up/out.
Are you really so worried about scratching your car that you won't touch it?

tomc66

Getting in: Sit down sideways on the seat, then swing your legs in. Works for me!

Tcc1999

That's pretty much how you do it^. I don't know what type of seats you have but Sports Buckets are even harder.

Insofar as getting in, just line up all your parts where you want them to go and let gravity be your friend.

Oh, and if you think getting in and out of the Carrera is tough to do gracefully, don't ever consider a Lotus Elise or Exige.

PasPar2

U can try what my mother in law does: point big butt in general direction, bend at the waist and drop back while making a "oyyyyy" sound. Getting out: I go around and help pull.

she was in my car once... ONCE!

blakecam

I trust your wife is not reading your post about her mother! Mentioning any female and a large derriere in the same sentence is not advisable.

Marine Blue

Getting In
- right leg in
- lean over and move your but towards the seat while supporting yourself on your left hand placed on the door sill.
- drop into the seat using your right leg and left arm as leverage and pivot points.

I probably should mention that I have sport buckets which aren't nearly as easy as the sport seats!

sandwedge

Well no matter how ungraceful you may look there's always someone who looks worse...

ogun228

Butt first, swing legs in, settle down. Exit, swing left leg out, lean on door sill, ease on out. Works for this oldster.

richard181

You need to qualify entry and exit with your height.

At 6'-3" Getting in, sit sideways on seat rotate and bring right leg in. Bring left leg in (assist the leg lift with left hand under knee). Once in reposition *** square on seat.

Getting out..rotate your left leg out followed by right leg. Square body to exix/stand Also use left elbow on B pillar to assist with body lift.

mlv_250

Here is the entry order...

1. Right leg into cabin.
2. Support your weight by placing left palm on the door lock catch.
3. Back your butt into seat.
4. Optional but highly recommended, left leg into the cabin.

Not so graceful but it works for me.

Haven't tried leaving the car yet so don't have step by step exit order...will update when have one.

david

This is so very funny...and familiar!

OP: there will be no correct way to enter/exit the vehicle until you figure it out yourself, although you have been provided fine insight.

I would add that in many older Porsche vintages, the steering wheel was not used for leverage because that helped wear/break a bushing (or something like that) in the steering column.

Modern wheels are sturdier but I would first try some other graceful (or not) manner that works for you without using the steering wheel.

4SFED

5'10", 250lbs.... in a longhood with Scheel buckets.... it's not pretty. lol

But it's "cozy" while I'm in there and I don't wanna get out anyway.

Vape NYC

I always bring the seat back as far as can go before exiting, which makes it easier.

Buddhamonk

I'll try the hand on the sill technique. Never thought of that cause the sill is always dirty on my other cars.

Getting in - flopping in the seat works but it seems to be wearing on the leather. Especially in jeans or with objects in my pockets.