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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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I'm working on getting a 350z within the next few months. I was wondering how comfortable is a Roadster? I'm about 6ft tall. Do the seats go back just like the Enthusiast and Touring models? Thanks.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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I have owned a roadster for a year now. I am also 6 feet tall and I find it very comfortable. The seats recline quite a bit. The only problem is if you are on a longer trip and your passenger wants to recline and nap because it is just about impossible.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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I know people 6ft tall that are comfortable in the hard top 350z. Get the hard top, the convertable lines are just ugly with the top up.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 10:47 PM
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I'm 5'11" and perfectly comfy in my roadster
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My friend is about 6ft tall. He said its comfortable compared to my friends SLK.
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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What about reclining? How far does it recline? Can I still keep my current gangsta lean? lol
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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Also is the reclining in a roadster the same as the enthusiast?
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 03:28 AM
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I'm 6'2" and my coupe fits me like a well tailored suit.
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Originally Posted by itheprophet
What about reclining? How far does it recline? Can I still keep my current gangsta lean? lol
No gangster lean in the ZR. It reclines but not a lot.

You could just sit in one and try that, no?
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Blooster
No gangster lean in the ZR. It reclines but not a lot.

You could just sit in one and try that, no?
Lol I just about to mention that. Just go to a dealership op and test drive it.
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If you want a "gangster lean" I suggest you purchase a different car. Perhaps a Charger or 300
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Blooster
No gangster lean in the ZR. It reclines but not a lot.

You could just sit in one and try that, no?
I would but the dealership is far from where I live. I'm just debating on an Enthusiast Model or a Roadster. Both seem nice to me. I just want to be comfortable. My 300zx was comfortable.
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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Roadsters (39.2") actually have more from head room clearance than the coupes(38.2").

And I mean with the top up.. I know someone would jump in if not clarified.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Jah70
I'm 6'2" and my coupe fits me like a well tailored suit.
Was going to say the exact same thing.

I am the same height, and my Z fits like (insert pic of Lewis Skolnick from "Revenge of the Nerds") his pants
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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If youre looking for something comfortable buy an SUV.
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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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I'm 5'11" and the first thing I did was take my Z from Phoenix to Vegas for a short weekend. Other than the swamp *** (downside to amps under each seat!), it was comfortable top up or down.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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I'm 6'4", and fit comfortably in the drivers seat. My head clearance is about 1/2" (so avoid offroading with the roof up!) and there is plenty of legroom. The only problem I do find in a long trip is pressure on the sides of the butt from the narrow seat pan, but other than that, I have no problems with it!

Hope that helps!
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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I'm 6 feet and I love my 350ZR but it is a little small when it comes to legroom. I just bought my brothers 03 Mustang GT convertible is much more comfy even though the 350 is a much better car. The last 350 coupe felt a little small also. If I wanted a hardtop I would've bought a G35.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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I was looking for a coupe but found a roadster. bought in Phoenix and drove back to Minnesota. love the car except for my butt hurting after a few hours of driving to Minnesota (1800 miles)
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Jcope
If you want a "gangster lean" I suggest you purchase a different car. Perhaps a Charger or 300


Haha 300....ppl say the Chrysler 300 looks like a phantom, that is right until a phantom pulls up. Lol
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