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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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hello, iam 6.1 currently 200 pounds*(bodybuilder i go up and down depending on the seazon), I guess u figured out my problem am i going to feel comfy in the s2k? or should i look for something else. I havent had the time to even get in one and drive it some people say its going to be too small some say its going to be big enought.

if u are a big guy let me know how u feel in the car. or just give me input please..
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Well, I've always heard that this car is worse for wider people than taller people. I am 6'3 and I'm perfectly fine with this car. I have more than enough head room, and getting into it is kind of an art but you get used to it after a while

Trust me man, you'll be fine. My dad is a big guy and he fits fine in it. Go for it
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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6' at 210...I bodybuild like you so I think it changes the comfort level a bit based on mass distribution (as opposed to a fat 210).

I always felt the S2k fit me very well. No comfort complaints at all.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Not a body builder, but not fat. I'm 215 and 6'2" and fit just fine. Seats are a little tight, but no problems getting in and out. Drove it for 2,000 in the first 3 days I owned and no complaints!
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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6'1" 230 lbs. comfy fit. pretty big shoulders, and long legs, even so, not a bad fit.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Im 6'3 185 lbs and fit fine in the car, I recently lowered my seat aswell, it makes a big diff.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Bulg- I think you'll fit just fine. I'm 6'2 and have no issues. As a bodybuilder I would guess maybe your shoulders would have it the worst... but then again maybe not. There are a lot of us tall guys here with S's, you're in good company.


duff- after lowering the seat does that help much with being able to see the stoplights and also help at all with the rearview mirror/rear glass when you're driving top-up? I checked out the lowered rails you can buy, but they're pricey and I'm not sure I want to do it or not.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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I'm 6'5" ~225lbs. and I make it work just fine. No worries.

Granted something like a full-sized Lexus would be more comfortable, but for what this car is, it's just fine.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:11 AM
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im 6'2" 165 lb and i fit fine. i actually push the seat up a little so i can get a better handle of the pedal.

does anyone have the problem of seeing the street lights when your in the front of the lane at a stop light with top up? sometimes i get honked at when im not paying attention, either that or i duck my head down a little to see.

maybe its just the small streets or hawaii. i use to live in seattle and the intersections and lanes were huge
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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I am 6'1" and a big guy too. However, I can't tell you if you are going to find a car comfortable or not over the internet.

Go to a dealership and sit in a car.
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