Nissan 370Z Forum  

Looking at an 09 370Z. Will i fit?

Local dealer has an 09 with 11K miles. Black/Black/Auto but a very sweet looking car. I'm 6'6. Will i even be close to fitting? Going to test drive tomorrow and

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Introduction


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-11-2011, 12:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa
Posts: 4
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 14
Don Karnage is on a distinguished road
Default Looking at an 09 370Z. Will i fit?

Local dealer has an 09 with 11K miles. Black/Black/Auto but a very sweet looking car. I'm 6'6. Will i even be close to fitting? Going to test drive tomorrow and talk numbers. Whats a good price? They want 28K which IMO is way to high.
Don Karnage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 01:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
Retired admin
 
frost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Winterfell
Posts: 106,613
Drives: Your Wife Crazy
Rep Power: 0
frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost
Default

This has been discussed at great length, search for the word "tall" and you get a lot of threads. This guy is your same height, and says he barely fits:

How tall are you? And how is the comfort level in the Z for us taller guys
__________________
370z OG

Quote:
Originally Posted by rooftop View Post
<insert snarky, slightly condescending frost joke>
frost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 01:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa
Posts: 4
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 14
Don Karnage is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by frost View Post
This has been discussed at great length, search for the word "tall" and you get a lot of threads. This guy is your same height, and says he barely fits:

How tall are you? And how is the comfort level in the Z for us taller guys
Thanks for the link. Ugh only downfall for being tall
Don Karnage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 01:19 PM   #4 (permalink)
Retired admin
 
frost's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Winterfell
Posts: 106,613
Drives: Your Wife Crazy
Rep Power: 0
frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost frost
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Karnage View Post
Thanks for the link. Ugh only downfall for being tall
Ragtop is even worse from my understanding. I've seen complaints from people 6'3
__________________
370z OG

Quote:
Originally Posted by rooftop View Post
<insert snarky, slightly condescending frost joke>
frost is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 03:21 PM   #5 (permalink)
Premium Member
 
TreeSemdyZee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kentuck-IANA
Age: 60
Posts: 4,885
Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke
Rep Power: 27409
TreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond reputeTreeSemdyZee has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I just refinanced my '09 6mt with Sport Package and they said it was worth around $28k.
TreeSemdyZee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 03:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Thechidz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 1,009
Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl
Rep Power: 16
Thechidz will become famous soon enough
Default

very important to know if the car has sport, touring and/or NAV packages regarding price?

I am 6'3" and BIG and I fit, but on long drives it can be uncomfortable
__________________
I <3 my car

Thechidz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2011, 03:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
KaienZ34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA. not L.a.
Posts: 21,652
Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport
Rep Power: 178
KaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

My friend is 6'6 and that's about the limit to these cars.
__________________
"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"

KaienZ34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 06:18 AM   #8 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa
Posts: 4
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 14
Don Karnage is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks guys. Looks like i can check this car off my list. There is no use to even consider a car i won't be comfortable in.

Edit - I'm going to test drive for the hell of it anyway. Maybe i can make it work. Beats buying a GTI or a Speed 3

Last edited by Don Karnage; 12-12-2011 at 06:54 AM.
Don Karnage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 09:09 AM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
KaienZ34's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA. not L.a.
Posts: 21,652
Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport
Rep Power: 178
KaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond reputeKaienZ34 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

No harm in giving it a test drive, i say go for it.
__________________
"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"

KaienZ34 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 09:19 AM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MacCool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,349
Drives: 370Z PW 2014
Rep Power: 16
MacCool has a spectacular aura aboutMacCool has a spectacular aura about
Default

You have to test drive it. My son is 6' 5" 210 lbs, he barely fits but he says he's comfortable in it. The two problem areas are leg length and headroom (obviuosly). Your ability to drive it comfortably is going to depend on your particular leg length vs torso length.
MacCool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 11:12 AM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ZMan8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 5,844
Drives: 10 370z 40th M6
Rep Power: 659
ZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond reputeZMan8 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I am 6'4" and don't have any problems driving, and getting in & out. IMO, a sports car should be a "tight" fit. I have more leg room in my Z then in my scion xD. (and I have long legs). The only thing I would mention is I have long arms (6'5"-6'6" wing span), and sometimes the shifter in my 6M feels to close to me.
__________________
2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT | Fast Intentions | Swift Springs | SPC | Z1Motorsports | JWM | Redline Oils | 35% Window Tint
2015 Mazda6 | 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee
ZMan8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 11:40 AM   #12 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Mikes350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Bergen County, NJ
Posts: 248
Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6
Rep Power: 14
Mikes350z is on a distinguished road
Default

6'6" is the max and you will NOT be able to clutch in it with out raising your knee back instead of heel if you know what i mean, in that case your knee will then hit the steering wheel. My Best friend is 6'4" Right Tackle and cant fit nor clutch... my first 350Z was auto and he fit very well and could drive it... If you are skinny and tall Auto will work....

This is a sports car, after a long ride regardless of size you will get uncomfortable, I drove 16 hours in the 350z wanted to die after 5 hours from the seat, Drove my jeep the same trip wanted to die too...

TEST DRIVE for sure.
__________________
'09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray
Mikes350z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 07:21 PM   #13 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa
Posts: 4
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 14
Don Karnage is on a distinguished road
Default

Test drove it tonight and i felt like a sardine. Amazing car. Took it for an extended test drive and that exhaust note is just orgasmic but i just couldn't get comfortable. Oh well. Appreciate all the reply's. Thanks again guys
Don Karnage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-12-2011, 08:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ImportConvert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SWMO
Posts: 4,454
Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve
Rep Power: 7627
ImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond reputeImportConvert has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Karnage View Post
Thanks for the link. Ugh only downfall for being tall
...not the only one. Increased risk for spontaneous pneomothorax as well. *jealous 5'10.5" guy.
ImportConvert is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-20-2011, 12:09 AM   #15 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Posts: 40
Drives: 10 370 Rdstr 7at
Rep Power: 14
Investr is on a distinguished road
Default

6-6 is probably too tall! How about the Armada!
Investr is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:22 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2