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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Looking at getting a Z06. But I'm 6'5". Anyone that tall or more with words of wisdom? I'm in Japan, or I would go find one to sit in. Thanks for any info.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I'm 6'3" 210lbs. and fit in easily with room to spare. 6'5" should not be a problem...unless you are carrying 300lbs. on that frame.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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6'5" 215 here. no problem.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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im 6'4 230, i test drove a 02 z06 and fit perfectly. These cars are very comfortable
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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I think its the 03-04's that have a headliner that sits a little lower so either get a 01-02 or you can switch out the headliner in a 03-04 if you have problems. Im only 5'9" so I cant help you other than that. lol.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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6'3" and no problems
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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I'm 6'3", with very short legs, and the headroom is sufficient, no head banging. ('02) I just have to duck down a little to see overhead traffic lights. OTOH, in my '08 HHR SS, I have to lean to the right and stick my head up in the sunroof cutout. Some times I look at the overhead lights through the roof!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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I'm 6'3" and 190. Fit very comfortably. My friend has driven my car who is 6'6" and 220, no issues. Good luck!! By the way mine is an 03' with the different headliner.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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6'3" and 190?? you must be skiiiiinnnnnnnyyyyy!!!

Like everyone else here, I'm 6'3" and about 240 (clearly all muscle) and I have no problems. I'm thinking you'll be fine. There's plenty of leg and head room. My buddies dad is taller then I am (probably around 6'5") and he drove the car no problem.
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I am 6'2" and with a helmet on (if you plan to put it on the track) the 03-04 Z06's are a tad short for me, my head hits the headliner
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I must have a long torso since I'm 6'3", the seat is all the way down and I have the seat tipped back more then I like on purpose to keep from brushing the ceiling. And I have an '01. If I wore a helmet I would definitely hit. It's fine for the most part, I just can't sit bolt upright to stretch my back without brushing the ceiling. Fortunately I slouch a lot.
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Of course my size is irrelevant.. 6' 185, I obviously fit in my '02 Z06 great.... but.... My buddy just bought an '08 he is 6'5" 225... he had an '03 before that... no complaints
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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I'm 6'7" and 225lbs, no problem in my 2002 Z. Just made the 900 mile round trip to Carlisle last weekend and couldnt be happier on the ride The hardest part for me is now getting into and out of the car as I'm having knee problems, other than that no complaints!
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Unless you are over 350 pounds you shouldn't have a problem.
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I'm 6ft, but I let my buddy who is 6' 6'' drive my car. He had some challenges getting in and out, but then so do I. He was able to recline the seat back so that he could drive with no problems. I also went with him to test-drive a Cayman. He could get in the car but his feet were too big to work the pedals. No such problems with the 'Vette.
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