Looking at an 09 370Z. Will i fit?

Don Karnage · 12-11-2011, 12:59 PM

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.

frost · 12-11-2011, 01:02 PM

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

Don Karnage · 12-11-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

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

frost · 12-11-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Karnage

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

TreeSemdyZee · 12-11-2011, 03:21 PM

I just refinanced my '09 6mt with Sport Package and they said it was worth around $28k.

Thechidz · 12-11-2011, 03:44 PM

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

KaienZ34 · 12-11-2011, 03:47 PM

My friend is 6'6 and that's about the limit to these cars.

Don Karnage · 12-12-2011, 06:18 AM

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

KaienZ34 · 12-12-2011, 09:09 AM

No harm in giving it a test drive, i say go for it.

MacCool · 12-12-2011, 09:19 AM

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.

ZMan8 · 12-12-2011, 11:12 AM

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.

Mikes350z · 12-12-2011, 11:40 AM

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.

Don Karnage · 12-12-2011, 07:21 PM

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

ImportConvert · 12-12-2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Karnage

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.

Investr · 12-20-2011, 12:09 AM

6-6 is probably too tall! How about the Armada!

12-11-2011, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Don Karnage Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa Posts: 4 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	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.

12-11-2011, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 16	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

12-11-2011, 03:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My friend is 6'6 and that's about the limit to these cars. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-12-2011, 06:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Don Karnage Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa Posts: 4 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	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.

12-12-2011, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	No harm in giving it a test drive, i say go for it. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-11-2011, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I just refinanced my '09 6mt with Sport Package and they said it was worth around $28k.

12-12-2011, 09:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	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.

12-12-2011, 11:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	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

12-12-2011, 11:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	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

12-12-2011, 07:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Don Karnage Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wilkes Barre, Pa Posts: 4 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	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

12-20-2011, 12:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Investr Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 40 Drives: 10 370 Rdstr 7at Rep Power: 13	6-6 is probably too tall! How about the Armada!