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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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I got to thinking about getting a Z a lot lately. However I'm a little worried about something. Before I head to the Nissan dealer and break my legs getting in one for a test drive I was curious on how the leg room was inside. The problem is I'm 6'7" and weigh about 280lbs (some call me big guy, others call me a "pet tree"). I always thought of the Z as a small car so lets hear it, think I'll fit? When I go to the dealer I'll be sure to take pics of me squished in for you guys .
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I have a friend who is 6'9" and he sat in my car and said there was enough room in it for him to drive comfortably. I didn't let him because I don't let anyone drive my car but he looked a little cramped to me. But I suppose you taller guys get used to that. To an extent.
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Hmm...get a roadster, and only drive with the top down. You'll fit fine!
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Haha, I have the misfortune that my waist up is actually pretty normal in height. It's all in the legs. So no the roadster wouldn't help much.
The smallest car I can think of that I've driven comfortably is a '95 Ford Contaur. I don't know if that springs a clue as to my large problem.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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For a comparison of leg room see:

http://www.theautochannel.com/newcar...titleid=105906
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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theres someone on this forum that actually replaced the seat so that the seat cushion was pretty much attached to the floor of the cabin. he liked it a lot but i cant remember his username or the name of the thread, sorry. however, there is the option of the g35 coupe if you want to go that far.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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i'm a tidge under 6'6" and i have plenty of room in my Z bro...You'll be fine
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