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Old May 9, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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Default Any big guys drive a 350z?

Going to test drive one this weekend. However, I am 6'4" 240lbs. and I've had to pass on an RX-7 (not even close) and the WRX recently because they were just too darn small. I used to have a couple of CRX's (one daily, one race), and amazingly they were VERY roomy and comfortable to drive.

What should I expect, something comfortable and semi-spacious, or something cramped with my knees on the steering wheel?? I glanced inside one and it looked like I might fit, I really want the car, hopefully I won't be let down.

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Old May 9, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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Well, I'm 6'2" 215lbs and I have *plenty* of room. I think you'll be surprised how much room there actually is in the cabin of the car.
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Old May 9, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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I'm 6'4" 225 lbs. with pretty long legs, and I have plenty of room.

The Z is a big person friendly sports car.
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Old May 9, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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..... man I wish i was that tall
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Old May 9, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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I guess 6'2" 205 is not much compared to all you heavy hitters!

The Z fits me,......, "Like a Gllllllllllllllove"
(as Ace Venture would say)
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Old May 9, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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6' 4" 210 PLENTY of room. (I kind of wish I didn't have so much room... Force me to get back to my 195 days)
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Old May 9, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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6'3", 215, long legs, big shoulders, fits like a glove.
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Old May 9, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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6'2" & 220 lbs.....fit just fine. The Zzzz has been much more comfy than I expected. At 6'4" you might need to be sure seat is as low as possible.
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Old May 9, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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I am 6'3" 250 (I gotta go on a diet) I fit fine in the car. my buddy who's 6'7" rode with me to KC and back on Wednesday, 250 miles each way, both rather comfortably.
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Old May 9, 2003 | 09:08 PM
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6'1" 195 lbs the car fits like a glove.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 06:10 AM
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I'm 5 11, 165lbs.....Hey guys...what's the weather like up there??? Hey down here!!! Hey look at meeee!!! That's it I'm head-butting you in the *****!!!

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Old May 10, 2003 | 06:54 AM
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6'6" here and I fit fine. I was actually also cosidering an S2000

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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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6'6" here and I fit fine. I was actually also cosidering an S2000

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I am 6'2" and 250 lbs. I sat in the S2K. I fit in it, but I fit the same way a foot fits in a shoe. NO extra room. I could drive it, but it would get a little claustrophobic after a while.

In the 350Z I had TONS of room. I suppose that is because the platform is also used for a 4 seater (G35). I love the room in the Z. Can;t wait to get my own.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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I'm 6'2" and 210 lbs... absolutely fine in the Z.
As for S2K, I *just* fit and couldn't move.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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My problem with the S2k is no tilt steering. THe steering wheel touched my left leg. If you look at the specs, both cars have almost identical legroom numbers.

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Old May 10, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by Superfly84zx
I'm 5 11, 165lbs.....Hey guys...what's the weather like up there??? Hey down here!!! Hey look at meeee!!! That's it I'm head-butting you in the *****!!!



LOL Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old May 10, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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6' 3" and I have plenty of room.....I'm really skinny but I have broad shoulders.


The top of the S2000's windsheild blocked my view of the road when I sat in it at the Houston Car show.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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6' 2" 240. More headroom than in my 3000GT. Pretty roomy car.
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Old May 10, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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Ok, got in one today. Everything is good, but I do feel like I have to stick my left leg towards the outside of the car more than I'd like to, may have it up against the door sometimes. The car I was in did have manual seats though, may be more adjustment in the electric.

What's up with the doors BTW? They seem like they're too plain or something.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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My left leg does the same thing. You get used to it. The only sports car I have been in that has more room than the Z was the Toyota Supra Turbo. I couldnt even sit in it with the seat all the way back!

I kinda like how plain the doors are.

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