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Old 01-30-2015, 11:29 PM
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I was looking to buy a C7 but had to buy a C6 GS. The problem is that I am 6'6" and my knees hit the dash. The drivers side is very tight and cramped. Is GM planning to create a little more space for the driver?
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I’m 6’4” and 245lbs. I bought a C7 vert, kept it for 4 months and traded it for a C6 2013 427 due to the discomfort of the driver seat. I’ve had 4 C6’s and sincerely wanted to get into the C7 world but the tight fit of the C7 had me go back to a C6. If nothing changes the C6 will be the last model I own. Is GM paying attention to the issue at all for the future.
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I'm 6'5, currently have a C4. Do any of the newer vette models have more leg and head room than the C4 (94)?
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In order of roominess, starting with roomiest, IMO.
1. C5 (You are going to be VERY comfotable!)
2. C6 (Maybe you'll fit. Maybe you won't.)
3. C7 (Good luck.)

(Do we see a pattern here?)
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I am 6'5" and I fit it a C5 and C6 but not the C7. I also have a similar question!
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Originally Posted by garye
I’m 6’4” and 245lbs. I bought a C7 vert, kept it for 4 months and traded it for a C6 2013 427 due to the discomfort of the driver seat. I’ve had 4 C6’s and sincerely wanted to get into the C7 world but the tight fit of the C7 had me go back to a C6. If nothing changes the C6 will be the last model I own. Is GM paying attention to the issue at all for the future.
I am very similar sized, 6'3" 240, and find it odd that in size the C5 was smaller than the C6, and the C7 is back closer to the C5 size in the driver compartment.

I almost bought a C6 over my C5Z due to the larger driver seating.
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Go out and sit in some.
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