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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 03:38 PM
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This weekend, I had my 6'2" brother in law and a friend of his about the same height but about 210lbs. I took each them for a ride in the stook but needed a can opener to get them in and out, even with seats in max back position! Don't know if the smiles on their faces were from pleasure or from getting out! Said great car...

Roof of passenger floor space need mod?
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 06:17 PM
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I am 6'3" 240lbs and drive it just fine. Yes, getting in and out takes coordination, but it has more head room than any car that I have ever owned (even with the top UP).

There is a large contingent of owners who are 6'1" to 6'5" who swear that they have no problems with the car.
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 06:32 PM
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For me, at 6'3", there are a few problems and the head room for the convertible top is not one of them.
1. Roll bars are way too low (need roll cage upgrade).
2. Leg room is marginal (seating position is too high, unlike 911's with lower seating and an extended fire wall with no front engine). (need side mounted race seats which accomodate 36" waist)
3. Can't always see traffic lights without ducking under or peering over the windshield bar. (see solution 2)
So despite being tall the car is operational without discomfort, but far from ideal.
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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 07:05 PM
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6'2" 220lbs (long legs). I don't have a problem. Yes, there could be more leg room. Yes my 911 does have more. (Head room is not an issue at all)

My only complaint is that my legs are long enough that when heel toeing my knee will brush the wheel. I'm pretty sure I can beat this by buying a pair of driving shoes with a very thin heel area.


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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 06:52 AM
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There is a big difference in the passenger seat.
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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 10:21 AM
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I'm 6 feet 3 inches tall and ...ahem well built.....I have no problems at all. This is the most comfortable car I have ever driven, period.
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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 11:01 AM
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I'm 6'3", 220lbs and I have no problems at all fitting in my stook. It did take a couple days to learn the fastest way in and out of the driver's seat, but I can do it now just as easily as hopping into an Explorer. It actually has more headroom and legroom than my GSR did, so I feel spoiled now.

Passengers, OTOH, look like they could use a shoehorn to get in and out. The largest of my friends (6'1", 250lbs, bad knee) noted that the car is significantly roomier on the driver's side. My thought is that's because the driver "owns" the space over the center console and is shifted right slightly, but the passenger is crammed against the door. Another noted the normal-height door sill, which makes getting in and out much easier than, say, a C5.

I do agree with 4373 though; traffic lights are usually above my visor (if I'm first in line), not below.

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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 12:06 PM
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6'2" and 240 here and also, no problem. I have long legs as well. The only complaint I have is....sometimes on long trips I put my left foot flat on the floor and pull my knee back toward me. My leg won't fit between the wheel and the door. I don't have big legs either. I drove it about 1300 miles in 5 days a few months ago and I was fine.

I think it is all about what you are used to, as well as being willing to sacrifice space to get the car you love. Also, I believe the passenger's side has a tad less legroom.
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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 01:11 PM
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I'm 6'2" and fit fine (in both sides by the way) but sometimes my arse get a little tired in that tight seat. But that's more my problem than the S2000's.
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Old Jul 30, 2001 | 07:59 PM
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Blackblack-

...my arse... Sounds Scottish??
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