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?

acelesson

iTrader: (2)

Stick to tC's honey....leave tha Z to the men

Swiffer

iTrader: (8)

Well, I'm about a foot taller than you, so its hard for me to say. Go take one for a drive and see how it feels.

03Zilverstone

iTrader: (4)

My mom's shorter than you and my dad was brave enough to let her drive his.

On a side note not many people can fully see out of Z rear window.

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

onebadfyvo

iTrader: (1)

My wife is 5'0" and she has a blast with the Z. Get the Z. You'll love it!

LvntheZ

iTrader: (15)

im not that tall im 5'8 and i fit nice but 5'3 dont know..... come to cali and ill let you drivethe z so we can see how it is

LvntheZ

iTrader: (15)

it would be sexy *** hell for my girl to drive a z...... but then again ill be scared it is too much for her....

creationv2

iTrader: (5)

im a short 5'6 asian dude...not problems here...

DJMatrix1067

lol im 5' 8" and 18 with no problem. but i have chicks sit in my driver seat all the time (car shows and such) and they have no problem seeing out.

post pics of urself, we might be able to answer the question better.

blueper4mancez

iTrader: (25)

go ahead and get it , cause my sister is 5"2 and she got a convertible Z , she does fine in it .

tranceformer95

iTrader: (20)

i'm a 5'1" asian guy. If i can drive it, anyone can.

Barmats

iTrader: (1)

My wife is 5'3" and can drive my ZR... but she doesn't like it because she has to move the seat forward to reach the clutch. You may be able to create a bit more distance between yourself and the steering wheel if you have AT. Also, the seats have some adjustability on the bottom cushion, which may help. I don't think you're too short - you'll have to get used to the high door sills, but you should be all right.

When you get your Z, post some pics showing you sitting in the driver's seat.

jtabraham

iTrader: (46)

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.

HighwaySpeed

I was 5' in the fifth grade, but I could not afford a 350Z.

Try adjusting the seat controls.

There are short people that own 350Zs on this board.

oclor

iTrader: (3)

I don't think the problem will be seeing, you can just adjust the mirror. A different problem might be reaching the clutch pedal, because my mom is 4'9 and she couldn't. But tranceformer95 is shorter than you and he drives it... Just get in one and see.

dc567

iTrader: (20)

well, my wife is 5'5", she drives a s2000 and my z everyday without any problems
go for it!

Mid117

iTrader: (11)

sit on a pillow.

Mid117

iTrader: (11)

^^jeez she's only 17 and you're leghumping already?

no wonder there aren't many girls on these forums

HighwaySpeed

Was that a typo?