Am I too tall?
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Am I too tall?
Ive been researching the Z as my next car, and Im a little concerned. Im moving out of an 05 SRT4, and Im wondering if Im going to be too tall or wide for the Z. Im 6'6" and about 315 or so, and the SRT seats hug me real nice and i have enough room to be comfy. Should I expect the same from the Z? Ill be going to look at/test drive one sometime next week, but I wanted to see if anyone around my build has one.
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Mark
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Mark
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If it matters, I dont really have a problem driving my bro's 79 stingray, the roofline is a bit low, but take the t-tops out and there is only and inch or so above the roofline.
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I'm 5'6", and I think the the whole setup is def more suited to smaller people. I don't have to strain to reach anything, and I don't have any issues getting in and out the car.
Besides, it's a Japanese built car, and not to be too stereotypical, but have you ever seen a really tall Japanese person???
Besides, it's a Japanese built car, and not to be too stereotypical, but have you ever seen a really tall Japanese person???
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well, it depends on how long your legs are compared to your torso.
My best friend is a master tech and dreyer and reinbold BMW (indianapolis) and they also are a full infiniti dealership. He works on a few g35 coupes and also 350z. He actually was going to purchase a 350z because he likes them.
He's 6'7" and probably 215lbs. Doesn't have a problem fitting in a 350z. He has pretty long legs though. I would think if you had a longer torso your head might be crowded a bit.
My best friend is a master tech and dreyer and reinbold BMW (indianapolis) and they also are a full infiniti dealership. He works on a few g35 coupes and also 350z. He actually was going to purchase a 350z because he likes them.
He's 6'7" and probably 215lbs. Doesn't have a problem fitting in a 350z. He has pretty long legs though. I would think if you had a longer torso your head might be crowded a bit.
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I'm 6'8" and around 240 and I fit fine. I bump my head from time to time, but that's a small price to pay to drive the Z. I don't even have to put the seat all the way back, but for someone of your size, I would worry about the side bolsters on the lower cushion of the seat cutting off circulation to your legs. My *** barely fits between the door and the center console. It's tight, but it's comfortable to me.
BTW, don't just sit in it and decide you fit, test drive it! I was excited to find out that I fit in an S2000, only to take it out for a test drive and not be able to release the clutch fully because my knee hit the steering wheel. I really wanted the Z anyway... the S2000 was more of a curiosity, like when I tried to fit in my buddy's Miata (yeah right) when I got in the Z that I eventually bought, it felt so good that I bought it on the spot.
BTW, don't just sit in it and decide you fit, test drive it! I was excited to find out that I fit in an S2000, only to take it out for a test drive and not be able to release the clutch fully because my knee hit the steering wheel. I really wanted the Z anyway... the S2000 was more of a curiosity, like when I tried to fit in my buddy's Miata (yeah right) when I got in the Z that I eventually bought, it felt so good that I bought it on the spot.
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Im 6'5"-6'6" and I fit fine, but I am definitely not as big as you, I drive a 6 speeed and take 2.5 hr trips back home monthly, its not the most comfortable drive, but definitely doable