In my C4 and C5, there were either floor sill pads or bumps in the door jamb to place your outboard hand and hold/push yourself up and out. The only such area I think I've found on my C6 is a raised area just above the door latch on the rear door jamb. Is this it? If yes, it's not nearly as convenient and easy to use as past models...to me anyway.

What say you?

Thanks in advance, Coolarrow in Houston

 

I think I use the side of the seat back to push on. I do it without thinking so that's why I'm not sure.

 

I had a 1993 mazda rx7 FD3S which is TINY, like a miata on steriods so i was used to getting in and out of a tight car.

Mind you i am a small guy. 5'9 160lbs so i don't need much help, just a little momentum getting out of these small low cars.

I try not to lean on the side bolster too much cause i don't want premature wear (car has 7k miles) so what i do is i put my left leg out and i push onto the door sill to get myself out while holding the steering wheel with my right hand for extra stability.

Car is a weekend car so i try my best not to abuse it. I know its a car and its meant to be driven and treated like an actual car but i'm used to taking really extra care, almost like OCD lol. Been that way with all my toys since i first got into cars.

 

With absolutely no grace at all.....

 

At my age with great difficulty
But I try not to use the seat back because of the obvious.
NSF

 

I place the palm of my left hand on the door sill and push myself up. it works really well and you look like a pro!

 

Wife says same thing about getting out of mine, I am 6'3" 240 and I do just like others told me before i bought a Vette.

I just turn and pivot completely to the side and then get out, I think the trick is turing completley to the side

 

Feet out and right elbow out over the A pillar and pick up.

 

Yes, I find myself using the seat back also, but I'm not really crazy about doing that.

 

In the garage, the door only opens to the first hinge detent.
A grab strap screwed to the wall helps.

 

Absolutely have to agree that is the best method. A buddy of mine taught me the trick long ago and I still believe it is the best method on any low slung vehicle.

 

I just turn and pivot completely to the side and then get out, I think the trick is turning completely to the side. I have to admit it's a challenge at times. I also tilt my steering wheel all the way up before getting out. The older I get the more I struggle.

 

I just stand up and out. It's not that hard. Maybe it's because I'm young and in decent shape?

 

I put my left hand down on the sill and roll out.

 

It is. When I was in my 20's (C3), I never thought about it. In my 50's, I think about it every time I arrive somewhere.

 

I just place my left foot out first using the strength in my left leg to stand. I use my left arm ever so slightly just for balance on the top of the seat. I sometimes use my right arm on the a-pillar too. I always avoid the left lower side bolster at all times entering and exiting so the bolster doesn't get flattened down and wrinkled.

MT

 

After I open the door, I wait for the seat to slide all the way back. Then one leg at a time out the door while holding onto the top of the steering wheel and the door handle.

 

Upon stopping and turning off engine I free fall onto the pavement, pick myself up and wipe my clothes clean. Started wearing knee pads when I turned 60 which helps quite a bit.

 

I was watching an episode of Magnum P.I. recently and Tom Selleck (a large man) exits his tiny ferrari 308 this way, and he makes it look effortless...Like a pro!

 

This is the definitive answer and how I would get out of my 4th gen Camaro too. Just put my hand on the sill, pivot to the left and push up.

The only caveat I'd note with this method is if the sill is wet from car washing or rain (the door is sealed but still can get some water here) I've had my palm just slide off and almost fallen on the ground. So watch out for that.