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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:46 AM
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6'4 300 1999 A-4 Vert!

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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I'm 6'3" and about 240 - my C4 was much less comfortable, just sold it for a 99 FRC. Plenty of room now.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Jeeze. I feel bad. Only 5'8" 210. I have a phoney knee joint, thanks to the Viet Cong, but it bends just enough to get in People watch me get in and out but they are looking at the car and not me as I always get a
The C5 is my kinda ride
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:37 AM
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Man I feel really short, I'm 5'-4" and 160 lbs. I have no problem getting in or out of my vet.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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Well my husband has only been in my car once and he has problems getting in and out an he's is 5"9 and 170 lbs.Myself i am 5'6 and 130 lbs so i have no problem.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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6'1, 150
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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I am 6'5" 315 lbs with 15 EEEE shoes... I have an mn6 Vert - It is fine, the head room is minimal with the top up, and I have to wear tennis shoes for driving so my feet do not get caught on the pedals.... WOuld not trade it for anything...
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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6'2", 235 lbs.......former Miata, Honda S2000 owner!!!!
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Trainman-2
I'm 6" 3" and 315 pounds. I have an 04 Coupe and it fits just fine. My only problem is getting in and out. I back in, sit down, and swivel my legs in easily. On getting out, I swivel my legs out and then push up and out with my left hand on the left edge of the seat.
Sometimes people laugh and point as I get in and out, but it is the most comfortable and fun car I have ever driven.

This is a good point! The method of getting in and out of the vehicle is important. I’ve used this very method and it has saved on seat wear and back stress. The only difference, when exiting, instead of placing my hand on the seat I use the bottom door jam. Enjoy!

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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6'7" 240lbs....I have a coupe with the painted top- no probs here.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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6'-0" -- 185 lbs.

Besides height and weight, age can be a determining factor as well, especially getting out of the car.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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I feel small after reading some of these. I'm 5'10", and weigh 185. I have an 04 vert, and love the fit.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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I'm only 6'0" but have longer torso and short legs.
fit just fine, the drivers visor bugged me so I removed it.

With the sit and swivel method
I no longer slide the seat back to get in/out.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I'm 6', 230 and the car fits just fine. I still have considerable maneuvering room for the seat to go back. You may have to play with the seat controls a bit to get it to where you feel comfortable.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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6'1 220lbs i also have a coupe with painted top!
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