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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I'm thinking about a Z once again, and haven't had a chance to drive one. Probably won't drive one for quite some time, while I wait for bites on my current car... so I'm wondering, should I even bother or get my hopes up? The interiors don't look terribly roomy, and I'm 6'5 230 or so. Any tall people able to fit comfortably, or know of seat/seat track modifications to make it work?

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Whoops, accidentally put it in the new owners section... feel free to move to 2003-2008 section if you would like!

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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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well im 6'1, 215...no problems for me, i actually have to scoot the seat up some.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Shouldn't have a problem.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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im 6'3 190 and i got about 2.5 inches above me till i hit the roof, you can always go with an aftermarket seat that is lower too but i think youll be fine
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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worst case scenario, just walk up to the nearest dealer who has Z, and take it to a quick test drive
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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I'm 6'4", I'm fine even without the backrest all the way back.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by hellsy
worst case scenario, just walk up to the nearest dealer who has Z, and take it to a quick test drive
Sounds easy enough.

BTW, I am 6'2 225 and have no problems, but then again this is not my daily driver. I am never in it for more than 10 minutes straight at any given time.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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lol short people.....im 6'7 187 pounds, im thin but all limbs...its the most spacious 2 seater ive ever owned....one of my friends is 6'9 210 and he got in an drove my car as well.....just have to realize the world is meant for small people, im "tight" in a f-150...the Z is comfortable to me
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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^^^ What? 6'9" ??? I'm 6'4" and about 255lbs and I just have enough room. Compared to a 370Z, 350 is more roomy.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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There's lots of room in the Z. I'm 6'8 and I fit ok.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by lbz
I'm 6'4", I'm fine even without the backrest all the way back.
Same here and I'm 225lbs!!
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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I'm 6'2 275!!! And I still scoot the seat up closer!

I don't think hieght is the issue in the Z... I think it's width... The seats don't really fell like they hug you on the sides... But you get used to it very quickly... GL
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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6'1 and 250 here, still lots of room to play with as far as moving the seat. Its actually the main reason why I chose Z over S2K a few years ago.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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haha you mf's are tall!
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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I'm 6' and have no problem UNLESS I have my helmet on, then I have the crank the bottom down an inch or two else it rubs against the roof liner. I do keep the bottom adjustment up almost high as possible though normally because the lower part of the seat-back aggravates my sciatica if too low.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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I'm 7'8'' and 350, and I fit fine, just fine, in my Z.























No, no I'm not...but a friend of mine...
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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lol yeah the 6'9 buddy of mine i didnt say looked good in it...but he "felt comfortable"
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by OMERTAITALIA
haha you mf's are tall!
LOL! The Z has plenty of leg room, so you don't have to worry!!!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum Elijah. Happy Z hunting. There's been multipule discussions about very tall folk fitting in a Z. Take one for a spin, best way to find out.
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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that the Z is surprisingly roomy...im 6 3 and i was scared at first if i would be comfortable but there more then enough room
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