Too Short for a Z?
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?
LOL, j/k
On a serious note, i know a girl, she's probably around that height, she drives a Z, no problem.
I also let my ex drive my Z (when we were together), she's about 5'3" as well.
So I don't think you would have a problem.
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Stick to tC's honey....leave tha Z to the men
I;m a 17 year old girl also and I'm about 5'4". I would have to agree that the rear visibility is minimal and most of the time is guess work, but you get used to it just like with any other new car.
Just go ahead and take a Z on a test drive and see for yourself. But beware, you are going to fall in love.
Can you drive a 6 speed? I promise the boys love it haha
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
You'll do fine with height. Question is: can your brain control your right foot at 17?
(Don't take offense, I ask this of all under 25 or so on here!).
(Don't take offense, I ask this of all under 25 or so on here!).
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Originally Posted by modzs
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.
I'm sorry I offended you with my statement. So maybe you are right and I really don't know squat. If this is the case then tell me something I don't already know... it only benefits my cause.
Originally Posted by 40ozfreedom
...D Bag. Just don't even talk.
I would have to agree that the rear visibility is minimal and most of the time is guess work, but you get used to it
I would have to agree that the rear visibility is minimal and most of the time is guess work, but you get used to it
and my insurance with a perfect record is 2300 a year. 
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Originally Posted by ILoveZ864
im 17, you're 17, i have a Z, you're gonna get a Z, i live in illinois, you do too.....im no stalker but where in illinois do you live??
a girl driving a manual Z = my dreamgirl
a girl driving a manual Z = my dreamgirl
I live in wheaton, which is near naperville. I don't really hook up with guys on car forums???
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?
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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?
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Originally Posted by 40ozfreedom
...D Bag. Just don't even talk.
I;m a 17 year old girl also and I'm about 5'4". I would have to agree that the rear visibility is minimal and most of the time is guess work, but you get used to it just like with any other new car.
Just go ahead and take a Z on a test drive and see for yourself. But beware, you are going to fall in love.
Can you drive a 6 speed? I promise the boys love it haha
I;m a 17 year old girl also and I'm about 5'4". I would have to agree that the rear visibility is minimal and most of the time is guess work, but you get used to it just like with any other new car.
Just go ahead and take a Z on a test drive and see for yourself. But beware, you are going to fall in love.
Can you drive a 6 speed? I promise the boys love it haha
All with the intention of sharpening the shifting skills so I don't hurt my future Z in any way. I am trying to cover all the bases beforehand.
Maybe you should meet that 17-year-old kid, he seems like he's at the point where he wouldn't even care if you wrecked his car. ROFLMFAO.
And no, you're not too short. Happy driving.
And no, you're not too short. Happy driving.
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My wife is 5'2" and she hasn't complained about not being able to see. But as someone mentioned before, try to not sit too close to the airbag if possible.
Also, if I recall correctly, some versions of the driver's seat had one height adjustment ****, and others had two (e.g., I think the tan/orange mesh seat in the roadster only has one), so you might want to try both types to see if it makes a difference.
Also, if I recall correctly, some versions of the driver's seat had one height adjustment ****, and others had two (e.g., I think the tan/orange mesh seat in the roadster only has one), so you might want to try both types to see if it makes a difference.
Originally Posted by jshin10
Okay, I apologize for my generalizing claim... but didn't you just also make a huge assumption about me? I realize that I probably don't know much, but I do read forums a couple hours a night. I used to read 3+ hours within the first month... just soaking everything in. If you haven't noticed yet, I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I purchase a Z. I'm passionate about this car, and I haven't even driven one yet!
I'm sorry I offended you with my statement. So maybe you are right and I really don't know squat. If this is the case then tell me something I don't already know... it only benefits my cause.
I'm sorry I offended you with my statement. So maybe you are right and I really don't know squat. If this is the case then tell me something I don't already know... it only benefits my cause.
You seem very smart and I'm sure once you get your Z, you'll drive it carefully and enjoy it like the rest of us!
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Originally Posted by ILoveZ864
im 17, you're 17, i have a Z, you're gonna get a Z, i live in illinois, you do too.....im no stalker but where in illinois do you live??
a girl driving a manual Z = my dreamgirl
a girl driving a manual Z = my dreamgirl
IP check?
this guys post reminds me of this pic
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Originally Posted by Barmats
Well said... you are very diplomatic for such a young lady, and I give you props for maintaining your composure in your responses. You know it's possible to get flamed for just about anything on any forum, and being a young lady on this forum definitely opens you up to verbal diatribe... if I may be so bold as to use that word. You seem very smart and I'm sure once you get your Z, you'll drive it carefully and enjoy it like the rest of us!
You seem very smart and I'm sure once you get your Z, you'll drive it carefully and enjoy it like the rest of us!Good luck with the purchase, you will LOVE this car.
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Haha, Barmats... " " <--- my face exactly after I read that word!
Well, thanks to all that replied and put their .02 in. I really appreciate the feedback.. and LOVE ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS. I'm so excited that my Z dream is still alive!
Thank You for the good news!
" <--- my face exactly after I read that word!Well, thanks to all that replied and put their .02 in. I really appreciate the feedback.. and LOVE ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS. I'm so excited that my Z dream is still alive!
Thank You for the good news!