Any 6'1" guys hoping they fit in the 370Z?

Crash · 12-26-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

From my research there will be no height issues in the Monteray Blue. It looks soooo good that regardless of your height you'll squeeze in..... I hear they are even giving a $5K cash back on the white, silver and black 370Zs just to get ppl to buy them....

LOL! And charging an Extra 5K for the honor of being the only one to every buy a Monteray blue Z.

That's fine, mine will be white!

18rgcelica73 · 12-27-2008, 03:23 PM

It's because they know that Monterey blue is the real head turner

shumby · 12-27-2008, 03:26 PM

^^^^ ya people look away in disgust

Crash · 12-27-2008, 03:31 PM

^^^ Ouch! Burn!

shumby · 12-27-2008, 03:37 PM

Black 1

White 0

Crash · 12-27-2008, 04:26 PM

^^^ Shouldn't that be "blue 0"?

Lets face it.. White is right. More people want white for a reason...

And that reason is because black comes with an ugly tax.

HotRodPilot · 12-30-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Here's a 6' heavy-set guy sitting very comfortably in the new Z.

I've read that for a proper driving position you need to be able to rest your wrists on the top of the steering wheel comfortably.

There is no way that guy can do that in the position he is in.

Either he'd have to move the seat forward, cramping his legroom, or put the seat up vertically into an uncomfortable position.

I went to a dealer here and sat in one and the reach to the wheel was huge. I wish there was a telescoping wheel on the car. I just couldn't get into a comfortable position. I'm used to this in FWD cars because they tend to be more upright and with less legroom. I figured being a low slung 2 seater that I'd be all set

Here are my thoughts I posted on a different forum (www.carspin.net):

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I got to sit in a 370 tonight and holy mother of god, I want one. I looooooooove the sightlines out of the front, and how the base of the windshield is not far from the driver (it's got a short dashboard).

The only things I didn't care for were the lack of seat travel (I could get more legroom in the MINI) and lack of telescoping steering wheel. When I had the seat adjusted for my legs, I'd have to sit at what seemed 90 degrees upright to have my arms at the proper distance. I figured this would be a non issue in a low slung sports car, but it's just about as bad as FWD cars.

Also, sitting in it and looking back at the cargo hold was a reality check. In all of the pictures of the cargo hold, the depth looks pretty substantial. When I saw the height of the glass from the bottom of the trunk though, it left a lot to be desired. I have a piece of luggage I usually travel with and it wouldn't be able to fit between the two. Seems to be about the same usable room in the 370 as in the S2000. (with the S2000 having an easier to pack rectangle space).

I really want it, but then I think, if I'm going to make concessions on cargo space and buy some new soft luggage, why not just get a convertible to use it in

Another note, the car I saw (check my thread in GT for pictures) had the standard 18" wheels that I liked a lot more than the optional 19s all the reviews have had. The tire/wheel ratio from the side looks a lot better and is more racy then the ricey 19s.

Interior materials were top notch, I felt as if I could be in an Audi or BMW with the leather paddings, cloth coverings, and soft touch materials.

12-27-2008, 03:23 PM	#32 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 17	It's because they know that Monterey blue is the real head turner __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-27-2008, 03:26 PM	#33 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	^^^^ ya people look away in disgust __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-27-2008, 03:31 PM	#34 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ Ouch! Burn! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

12-27-2008, 03:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	Black 1 White 0 __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-27-2008, 04:26 PM	#36 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ Shouldn't that be "blue 0"? Lets face it.. White is right. More people want white for a reason... And that reason is because black comes with an ugly tax. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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