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First post and a question
Good Day!
I've been lurking for a while, and it finally looks like I might be able to get an SVX. I'll admit to having a thing for strange Japanese sports cars, having owned an Impulse and currently own an RX-7. Now for the question: There are no SVXs around my area for sale, so I can't really try one out. I'm concerned about actually fitting in the car. I'm 6'3", so headroom/knee room is very important to me. I don't have to worry about the width. SO: Are any of you out there in Forum land my height (or taller)? And how well do you fit the in SVX? I'll be using it as a commuter car with about 150km round-trip/day. Thanks Z |
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Shouldn't be a problem
unless you like wearing cowboy hats while you drive!
I'm 6'3 and fit well, though I do have to recline the seat a slight amount for headroom. Leg room isn't an issue. The non-sunroof models do offer some additional headroom, at least the Irish/JDM model I drove did. Todd
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I'm 6'4" (when standing, too) and have no problems in the SVX.
The only complaint I have is that the steering wheel should telescope out another 3/4 - 1 inch in my opinion. Hmmm, sounds like another project Doug
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SVXes are pretty roomy. With Doug sitting at the front, I am pretty comfy in the back. I am 5' 7" so even with the seat push back a decent way back, he is ok, I am ok as well.
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Yeah, the SVX has MASSIVE legroom. For headroom..hrm.. look for one without a sunroof.
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I think it all depends on how you're proportioned. I'm 6ft, but mostly legs, so I have all the headroom I could ask for. If I was another 3 inches taller, with that extra height being distributed evenly above and below the belt (shut up, Doug), I think I'd still fit nicely.
By the way, I also keep my seat pretty upright, so I think reclining it could gain you more than enough room, if you needed it. I understand your concern, though. I'd love a Miata for autocrossing, but I don't fit in one too easily. And my father-in-law has a Ghia convertible - I have to get myself into yoga positions to fit under the steering wheel when entering.
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i'm like 6'2" and find that if you sort of 'lowride" the seat by leaning it back a little further than you normally would, headroom improves drastically and you get used to the new position pretty quickly.. however whoever gets stuck sitting behind you had better be a double-amputee
-adam |
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Thanks for the info! Z |
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Okay, I call Adam, Todd, Zed, and Doug on my team for the 1st annual SVX basketball tourney....now, who drives an SVX and is like 6'10"?
-Bill (remembering when he was 6' tall before old age started compressing his spine...)
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I am 6'2" and I have plenty of room. No one can sit in the back but I am not to worried about that.
No basketball for me Bill.I am more of hockey kind of guy.
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I think I'd serve best as an effective stationary defense system (Maginot Line???) Bill. Todd
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How about we go with the "Manute Bol" heading for you? (Okay, Todd, you hang in the lane and abuse anyone from the other team that dares to enter..." Looks like we're going to have to convince Mike to add a b-ball game to the next Reading meet -Bill
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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