2014 370Z kinda small getting inside of car

ShutokuZ · 08-02-2014, 12:44 AM

I have a harder time getting into my wife's 14 IS250. I hate getting into that thing, and always hit my knee on either the steering wheel or the corner of the lower dash. Plus, I always rub on the side bolster. The Z, no problem at all and easy to "fall" or "roll" into without touching the side bolster.

ShutokuZ · 08-02-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edk370

You ever rode in a Miata?..Don't.

I had a '92 MR2 Turbo: kinda small inside.
My friend had a '93 RX7: surprisingly smaller than my MR2
I drove a 2002 Viper: smaller than both; death trap; very fast car that's made out of plastic; very dangerous and uncomfortable.

I agree! I had a 92 MR2 Limited G turbo in Japan, and that thing was a PITA to get in. I did love how the cockpit wrapped around me though.

b15 · 08-02-2014, 10:23 AM

Cool story, sounds like small cars aren't your thing.

I, for one, am glad the Z is small. It weeds out all the fat people from owning one.

aszyd · 08-02-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

Cool story, sounds like small cars aren't your thing.

I, for one, am glad the Z is small. It weeds out all the fat people from owning one.

Only having two seats (and no cargo space) gets me out of a bunch of less desirable activities.

Morbid370Z · 08-03-2014, 09:25 AM

Being as I'm 5'3" and about 125lbs, I have no issues getting in and out of the Z; unless it is in the garage. I have to use the left bay and there's maybe enough room for me to turn sideways and fit flush between the garage wall and the car.

I've mastered turning around in the seat so I exit facing the rear of the car, right foot out first. >.>

cigarclifford · 08-03-2014, 07:53 PM

Could this be the Johnny T..... Before the Challenger...Caught on tape.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIXwQVFt8Ho

blackcherry20 · 11-07-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I'm taller and fatter than you. Lol

I might look a tad jackass getting in and out, but I live with it, so stop complaining!

ZeroZeta · 11-07-2014, 09:19 PM

This thread just made me realize I need to go to the gym.

johnnytuinals · 11-08-2014, 11:07 PM

I just don't get it?
Yep I do pull the seat atads back when I get in
But my head hits the top even when the seat is back.
Even when I am in the passenger seat its all the way back and still very tight.
I am sure Most hate the Dodge Challenger but I am used too it and is more roomy.
My brother and everyone that sees his 370Z loves the car and so do I,I even told him to buy one since he is only 5ft 10in and I always thought the car was very cool and still do..
Just thought the few times that I use the car when getting in My head hits the top outside side and getting out its kinda hard also having to push too get out.......
Otherwise its a great car.................JT

cooltoy · 11-09-2014, 01:38 AM

Put the seat a bit forward and tilt the back down instead. And tilt the bottom to set you butt lower.

falicfr · 11-09-2014, 10:32 AM

Agreed. It is hard getting in and out of a Z. I'm old, very old but the best part of owning a Z is watching young gf's getting in and out of my Z. Such a nice sight.

08-02-2014, 10:23 AM	#48 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Cool story, sounds like small cars aren't your thing. I, for one, am glad the Z is small. It weeds out all the fat people from owning one. blackcherry20, edk370, TheBoomSpoon and 1 others like this.

08-03-2014, 07:53 PM	#51 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Could this be the Johnny T..... Before the Challenger...Caught on tape......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIXwQVFt8Ho __________________ -Clifford Last edited by cigarclifford; 08-03-2014 at 09:02 PM.

11-09-2014, 01:38 AM	#55 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Put the seat a bit forward and tilt the back down instead. And tilt the bottom to set you butt lower. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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08-02-2014, 12:44 AM	#46 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I have a harder time getting into my wife's 14 IS250. I hate getting into that thing, and always hit my knee on either the steering wheel or the corner of the lower dash. Plus, I always rub on the side bolster. The Z, no problem at all and easy to "fall" or "roll" into without touching the side bolster.

08-03-2014, 09:25 AM	#50 (permalink)
Morbid370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 214 Drives: '14 Touring SP 7AT Rep Power: 11	Being as I'm 5'3" and about 125lbs, I have no issues getting in and out of the Z; unless it is in the garage. I have to use the left bay and there's maybe enough room for me to turn sideways and fit flush between the garage wall and the car. I've mastered turning around in the seat so I exit facing the rear of the car, right foot out first. >.>

11-07-2014, 09:19 PM	#53 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	This thread just made me realize I need to go to the gym.

11-08-2014, 11:07 PM	#54 (permalink)
johnnytuinals Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: PA Posts: 23 Drives: Challenger Rep Power: 11	I just don't get it? Yep I do pull the seat atads back when I get in But my head hits the top even when the seat is back. Even when I am in the passenger seat its all the way back and still very tight. I am sure Most hate the Dodge Challenger but I am used too it and is more roomy. My brother and everyone that sees his 370Z loves the car and so do I,I even told him to buy one since he is only 5ft 10in and I always thought the car was very cool and still do.. Just thought the few times that I use the car when getting in My head hits the top outside side and getting out its kinda hard also having to push too get out....... Otherwise its a great car.................JT

11-09-2014, 10:32 AM	#56 (permalink)
falicfr Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 183 Drives: 14 Sp/Tour/Nav/AT7 Rep Power: 33	Agreed. It is hard getting in and out of a Z. I'm old, very old but the best part of owning a Z is watching young gf's getting in and out of my Z. Such a nice sight.