tall drivers?
04-01-2004, 03:40 PM
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6'4" here too, I'm 31 so I'm still limber but the hardest thing to do would be getting in or out, I have no problem, but my Dad 6'2" 57 y/o seemed to labor crawling in. I have no problems with head room and I have the GT w/sunroof.
04-01-2004, 04:24 PM
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6'2" and no problems, unless I have a helmet on :D
It varies a lot by the person. I tried out sitting in 73JPS's with the moonroof, and I found for me there wasn't enough headroom.
It varies a lot by the person. I tried out sitting in 73JPS's with the moonroof, and I found for me there wasn't enough headroom.
04-01-2004, 04:38 PM
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I'm just over 6' and I don't have any problems even with the moonroof. I only have about an inch or so to spare though with the way I have my seat adjusted. The thing fits like a glove.
04-01-2004, 06:23 PM
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My co-driver is 6'5", and fits (barely) with a helmet on. My 8 does NOT have a sunroof, and when we went for a test fit (at last year's Rev-It-Up), he was not comfortable in the 8 with a sunroof, even with no helmet.
04-01-2004, 10:23 PM
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Tall ppl on this forum....i am 6ft and i feel cramped sometime.....than again its me....i drive a lot....have put 18000km on it thus far......sunroof helps the head room......but the pinch is in the pocket.....$1000 option....
Tall.....
04-02-2004, 01:18 AM
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I am intrigued by the range of resonses: 6' 5" folks with no complaints, and 6' 2 folks who find it a bit tight for headroom.
It seems from what I have read here that most people over 6' (who are not NBA stars) aren't really having too much trouble, but the level of comfort is probably most dependent on where you have your height (Jasper must be a short-legged long torsoed type :D ), and how reclined you like your driving position (perhaps dependent on how long your arms are?)
I am one of those short-legged long-torsoed folks, but I'm only 5'11" on a good day, so the fact that I find plenty of room (even in the back) of this car may not be too relevent. I will say this though: getting in andf out of the drivers seat of this car is easy and sweet because that front door opens sooooo wide.
It seems from what I have read here that most people over 6' (who are not NBA stars) aren't really having too much trouble, but the level of comfort is probably most dependent on where you have your height (Jasper must be a short-legged long torsoed type :D ), and how reclined you like your driving position (perhaps dependent on how long your arms are?)
I am one of those short-legged long-torsoed folks, but I'm only 5'11" on a good day, so the fact that I find plenty of room (even in the back) of this car may not be too relevent. I will say this though: getting in andf out of the drivers seat of this car is easy and sweet because that front door opens sooooo wide.
04-02-2004, 04:16 PM
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I find it really depends on how you sit in the car.
If you sit further ahead (like you're supposed to)
with the seat back in an upright position (and not
reclined far back) then you will feel that the car
is too small. If you sit leaned way back then
you won't find headroom to be a problem.
I'd still want a helmet if Jasper was driving though
If you sit further ahead (like you're supposed to)
with the seat back in an upright position (and not
reclined far back) then you will feel that the car
is too small. If you sit leaned way back then
you won't find headroom to be a problem.
I'd still want a helmet if Jasper was driving though
04-02-2004, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by jeamland
I'd still want a helmet if Jasper was driving though
I'd still want a helmet if Jasper was driving though
04-02-2004, 09:52 PM
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I'm 6'3, and have the moonroof...and have loads of room. My co-worker is 6'9 (!) and rides shotgun at lunch hour from time to time in complete comfort.
Having said this, I won't recommend the back seat to anyone in the 6 foot club.
Having said this, I won't recommend the back seat to anyone in the 6 foot club.
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