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Old 04-24-2006, 09:23 AM
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I think I've made the right choice in a Z over an STI, but I have one final question. I'm 6'2" and I fit right in the STI, how tight would it be in the Z for myself?
Old 04-24-2006, 09:27 AM
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Have you sat in the Z yet?? I'm 6'4 and I fit perfectly. But it all depends on how proportional you are. Your best bet would be to go take one for a drive and see how you feel in it.
Old 04-24-2006, 09:43 AM
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Thats exactly the response I was looking for
Old 04-24-2006, 09:43 AM
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I am 6'5" and fit just fine. It is a very comfortable ride.
Old 04-24-2006, 09:49 AM
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Yeah I am 6'4 all legs and I find the Z the most comfortable ride I have every had.
Old 04-24-2006, 09:56 AM
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I'm 6'2" 210 and fit just fine. Tons of room.
Old 04-24-2006, 09:58 AM
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you'll be A ok
Old 04-24-2006, 09:58 AM
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6'-3", but im a skinny guy, but its hella comfortable.
Old 04-24-2006, 10:08 AM
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Im 6'2 185pounds and 20years old, l love the car.....but...have no idea why you people are saying you have plenty of room.....its a fukin sports car not a luxury car its not very comfortable at all. If you are looking for a comfy ride get a lexus or cadi, if you want a good looking/quick/***** magnet then get the Z. you will FIT but its not THAT comfortable.
Old 04-24-2006, 10:16 AM
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I find the 350Z TOO tall people friendly. I wish it had a lower profile like the supra or the prelude.

I guess Nissan wanted to target more of the market.
Old 04-24-2006, 10:17 AM
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agree. i'm 6"2 and it's pretty tight but defenatly driveable. note if you get the roadster you will lose even more room.
Old 04-24-2006, 10:30 AM
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Have no problem at all...6'3" and 255
Old 04-24-2006, 12:55 PM
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yea it is. i'm 7'1 358lbs and i fit perfectly.
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I'm a midget, and I fit just fine
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Old 04-24-2006, 01:22 PM
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6'4 220lbs, kinda skinny but got some mass.

The one thing I notice is that the ride is very supportive. Its unlike economy seats that are made to fit uncommonly wide people.

I test drove a Z and got back in my Mazda 6(4cyl 130whp) and was so sad. The whole ride home I was punching my girlfriend, right in the baby maker.
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It depends. the Z is not a practical car meaning one you would drive everyday especially if you have a family. But it depends.It's just like the bumpy ride of a lowrider,it's the style and not the ride that most enthusiasts are after.Same thing goes for a sports car. Room has to be sacrificed to have the sports car feel and ride...so basically....test drive one.
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Originally Posted by ZXERT
6'4 220lbs, kinda skinny but got some mass.

The one thing I notice is that the ride is very supportive. Its unlike economy seats that are made to fit uncommonly wide people.

I test drove a Z and got back in my Mazda 6(4cyl 130whp) and was so sad. The whole ride home I was punching my girlfriend, right in the baby maker.
haha, I traded in a 2003 Mazda6 (6-cyl., 175-ish WHP) for the Z. Had tons more room in the 6 as far as allowing my legs to stretch out. I am about 6'0" and I find that while the Z's ride is comfortable, I can't let my legs stretch out completely even with the seat all the way back. However 90% of the time I am in the Z I am working all three pedals so I don't mind my legs being bent. In the Mazda I was more prone to cruising around rather than really driving so it wasn't an issue.

You definitely need to test drive one though.
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6'2" and really skinnyyy... there's A LOT of room
Old 04-24-2006, 04:50 PM
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im 6'2" and like 260lbs, with PLENTY of spare room
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6'3" in a ZR and compared to the choices in this price braket it is by far the best (both performance and fit for a tall person). I did have to sit/test drive, and the ZR does lose some space and visibility to the coupe, but I still fit comfortably.


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