Too Short for a Z?
Originally Posted by jtabraham
Don't let anything stop you from getting a Z if you want one. If you really have a problem with visibility, you can get a shop to alter your seat rails so you can sit up higher, and have them install pedal extenders...my girlfriend is 5'0" and I'm having this done to her Honda so she can be a little safer.
Originally Posted by jshin10
Alright, so I have wanted a z for some time now. I love the way it looks, the car is fast enough for me, and put simply, the z is an affordable sports car -- that is what I have always wanted.
However, I am a 17 yr old girl who is 5'3"... haha. Yesterday, while sitting in my friend's mustang, I realized that I could not see anything out of the rear window because of my height. This made me think.... will a 350z still be practical for someone of my height?
I know I should just go out and test drive to see for myself, but I just wanted to know if anyone here has first hand experience with concerning my issue.
Yeah.... anyone 5'3" here?
However, I am a 17 yr old girl who is 5'3"... haha. Yesterday, while sitting in my friend's mustang, I realized that I could not see anything out of the rear window because of my height. This made me think.... will a 350z still be practical for someone of my height?
I know I should just go out and test drive to see for myself, but I just wanted to know if anyone here has first hand experience with concerning my issue.
Yeah.... anyone 5'3" here?
Try one, make sure you leave enough room for the airbag deployment (hopefuly that'll never happen).
Nobody can't see a thing in the rear view anyways...
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Originally Posted by stereoneeds
my girls 5' 2". drives it every day no problem. shes a bad driver, but that has nothing to do with her height- haha!
If I have on stiletto's or a semi platform have the seat back a tiny bit further, whereas with running shoes or bare feet a tiny bit closer. Each type of shoe is different.
Originally Posted by jshin10
I'm getting flamed for being a girl?! 
ridiculous
ridiculous
Take a few 350's for a drive before you buy. And when you test drive, make sure you have a play with the seat adjustments to make sure you feel comfortable and worst case scenario, have the rails adjusted, but I think you should be fine.
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Originally Posted by jshin10
haha tC's? i hope youre kidding yourself.
I bet I know more about the Z than half the guys here. Gender shouldn't have to be an issue when it comes to cars.
I'm getting flamed for being a girl?!
ridiculous
I bet I know more about the Z than half the guys here. Gender shouldn't have to be an issue when it comes to cars.
I'm getting flamed for being a girl?!
ridiculous
I bet you don't know jack **** compared to half the guys on this site. Please don't make claims like that, even though it was wrong of him to bring gender into the discussion.
Yeah go get a sit in one and see for yourself. My wife is 5'3" and drives it fine, but she has long propotions waist to feet compared to waist to top of the head. This comes into play when reaching pedals and also not being to close to the steering wheel if you have short legs. I am yet to have someone drive a Z and not seriously consider buying one.
Originally Posted by jshin10
I love the way it looks, the car is fast enough for me
Originally Posted by terrasmak
I love that part , the slowest of the Honda civic line with less than 100Hp is fast enough for you as a new driver.
Coming from a 2006 Accord V6 coupe, my sister is 5'3" and she took a test drive in the Z. She did not once complain about not seeing anything in the front or back. She only wanted the cars in front to get outta the way so she could floor it. She doesn't complain anymore about the money I spent on the loan for the Z, since she test drove it. That's saying a lot.
Just go test drive one and the height issue would be last thing you would think about.
Just go test drive one and the height issue would be last thing you would think about.
Originally Posted by lvnthez
i love how everyone thinks they know how to drive....
i'm 5'2" [almost] and also a girl, and i have no problem driving the z, seeing out any of the mirrors, windows, etc. my seat's not even pulled all the way forward. you'll be fine.