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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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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?
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Stick to tC's honey....leave tha Z to the men
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Stick to tC's honey....leave tha Z to the men
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.

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by acelesson
Stick to tC's honey....leave tha Z to the men
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
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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My wife is 5'0" and she has a blast with the Z. Get the Z. You'll love it!
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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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
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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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
it would be sexy *** hell for my girl to drive a z...... but then again ill be scared it is too much for her....
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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im a short 5'6 asian dude...not problems here...
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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go ahead and get it , cause my sister is 5"2 and she got a convertible Z , she does fine in it .
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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i'm a 5'1" asian guy. If i can drive it, anyone can.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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well, my wife is 5'5", she drives a s2000 and my z everyday without any problems
go for it!

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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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sit on a pillow.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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^^jeez she's only 17 and you're leghumping already?

no wonder there aren't many girls on these forums
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tranceformer95
i'm a [5'1"] asian guy. If i can drive it, anyone can.
Was that a typo?
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