I'm 5'10" and weight almost 200 lbs.
Tight fit?
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From: Niagara Ontario
Tight fit?
I haven't had a chance to test drive a C5 yet, been raining every day I have time. How tight is the drivers seating position? I'm not tall but as Pontiac likes to say.....wider is better............if you know what I mean. 
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I am 6'3" and weigh about 260. With my seat all the way back and down, my knees are only about one inch from the dash. The only real problem I had was latching the seat belt. My leg was so close to the center console, I had a hard time reaching the buckle. I ordered two 9 inch seat belt extenders from the dealer (at no charge) and everything is fine now.
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From: St Marys GA
At 6-2, I'm closer to c5 Bears Fan than Z06-Lite but I have no size issue. I would not want my legs any longer though (that's why I quickly passed on the 350Z convertible).
With two titanium knees at age 60, it was initially difficult to manage entry/egress, but after a few tries, I found the method that works for me and I can now zip-in zip-out. I did ride as passenger in a friend's C5 last week and had some difficulty with my left hand latching the seatbelt. I don't intend to be a C5 passenger often enough to get that move down.
I have been able to maintain my current mass so don't need the extenders yet.
DBD
With two titanium knees at age 60, it was initially difficult to manage entry/egress, but after a few tries, I found the method that works for me and I can now zip-in zip-out. I did ride as passenger in a friend's C5 last week and had some difficulty with my left hand latching the seatbelt. I don't intend to be a C5 passenger often enough to get that move down.
I have been able to maintain my current mass so don't need the extenders yet.
DBD
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From: Niagara Ontario
Originally Posted by dunbindun(tov)
With two titanium knees at age 60, it was initially difficult to manage entry/egress, but after a few tries, I found the method that works for me and I can now zip-in zip-out.
DBD
Thanks for the replies.
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Originally Posted by Canadian GP
I was able to get in a C5 today and found the fit quite comfortable, not much tighter than my 05 Grand Prix. I have bad knees too and found getting out of the car a little tricky and painful. I'm sure I'll find the right method soon enough.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
