LegioRomanus

I am getting a bit older and have an injured lower back, although I am not obese.

It's not that easy to get in and out of my 1984 corvette due to my back injury. I can enter/exit with a little extra effort.

Are the newer C5 and C6 series corvettes any easier to get in and out of than my old C4 1984?

I don't have any friends who own newer corvettes to try getting in and out, unfortunately.

Once I get in, I have no problems with the seat's comfort though.

JohnGalt48

I'm 6'4" and about 245...and I find my '86 just a little bit easier to get in and out of than my '08.

FASTAZU

Getting in is not the issue its getting out, and I have had both C4 & C5 and I found the C5 is easier to get out of.

Tommycourt

I am at that age too (67) with a crushed vertebrae in my lower back and just got my very first Vette: an 88 Roadster. I have some friends that have an 2006 and he is a big guy and has no trouble getting it or out. His wife is barely 5'2" and she has no problems. I find myself swiveling my feet out and then pushing down a little harder on the floor sill BUT the door has to be open all the way. I don't know if this helps but that's how I do it. There is no such thing as "golden years", they are rust years so I carry a lot of WD40 with me.

JrRifleCoach

The C5 is MUCH easier to enter/egress from than a C4.
I will also say that since my back is still in decent shape, the C5 seats give little lateral support.
Like sitting on a pillow.......

Paul Workman

My back hurts from time to time as well (old injuries keep reminding me that I'm 65 now). When it is hurting, I find getting in and out like a woman wearing a skirt to be the easiest. Just swing both feet out and plant them before leaning forward and standing - sometimes with a little help from the elbows on the A and B pillars. Just keep your knees together - don't do a "Brittany Speers", especially if you're wearing a dress (optional).

65Z01

Though I agree that my '88 Vette is the most difficult to enter/exit, I find it the most comfortable ride I've ever had.

murraybob

C5s and C6s are easier to get in and out of. The awkwardness of the C4 is unique to it.

There is a definite system to make it easier.

When getting in, put the butt in place first and then swing the legs into the car.

When getting out, swing the legs out first, and then push out of the car. When pushing out, be sure to NOT push off from the steering wheel or you will soon need a repair to that. Push from the seat side and the door frame. It also helps if you are parked where the door can swing fully open without hitting something.

bizaro

When exiting place your left foot as close to the rear of the car that you can confortably get it. The futher back the better. The trick is to get your leg under you as opposed to out in front of your body mass. Then just stand up, you'll be surprised what a difference this makes.

Back to your question , yes the C5 and C6 are much easier.

playsdixie

you either have to have a very strong left leg or use both to get out of a c4....i've found swinging both legs out makes it quite easy...the old t birds had a seat that swung out.....that would be perfect...

ricasso

Left leg out, Right elbow hooked over A pillar, left hand on sill, just lift with your arms, its the quickest way I've found, and it doesn't make you look older than you might be!

playsdixie

that's one nice thing about being 65...you don't care what people think!!!!
the easiest way is the best way....

roadcaqpt

rocknroller

Bingo. Exactly how I did it with my C4.

ch@0s

Like this unless I'm going commando in a dress.

PLRX

If your back limits you from entering a sports car, perhaps a SUV will suit you better.

Goldcylon

My father who is in his mid 70s traded his 96 LT-4 CE for a Cadillac CTS-V. Never looked back and best of both worlds and very fast.

BobNJ

C5 and C6 are much easier to enter/exit. A friend has a 2000, and a world of difference compared to my 94. I tested a C6 when I was out Vette shopping and same thing -- much easier to get in/out than the 94.

I'm 6' slim, my wife is 5'11" slim, no body issues and we get in/out no problem, I always drive the car.

Like others said --- there is a way to get in/out of the cars, not like you average car. We aim our rear ends into the seat, sit, put a hand on the floor board, other on the window rail, and spin out butts on the seat, knees slightly tucked in. Then once in, expand our legs, do the same in reverse. I never put pressure on the steering wheel, or console, and no problems.

Bob

playsdixie

can't get a suv....old marines keep buying them

AlaJoe

Odd I am also 6-4 240 We recently traded our C4 for a C5 and I find the C5 WAY easier to get into and out of and way more comfortable once I am in it. The seat does not try to hug you so much, more leg room, telescoping wheel, and more headroom. One thing that always scared me about my C4 was I was afraid I would be Killed if I was rear ended in the C4 because my head was 1/4 from the top and a 1/4 from the metal top frame. A hard rear impact in the C4 and my skull would have been cracked in the C4 to say nothing of the fact every time I went over a good bump my head hit the roof. It was a bit better with the acrylic top in but not much.