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Blue17CamaroZL1 · 10-09-2012, 10:37 PM

So this thread is not to jab or insult our "vertically challenged" aka shorter drivers here.

But my friend who happens to be 4' 10" tells me every day how much she hates Camaros only because she wanted one and her uncle was going to shell out $25K for her to buy one outright. However, she claims she cannot drive the car and as a result could not get one and is now driving a 2012 Kia Forte.

So, I'm asking our shorter drivers, what is your height and what issues do you have driving these cars?

JusticePete · 10-09-2012, 10:41 PM

Is this a PQ joke?

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 10-09-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Is this a PQ joke?

I don't know PQ well enough to take jabs at him

Caitlin&Caroline · 10-10-2012, 05:04 AM

I'm 5'1" and have zero visibility issues. I don't even have the seat raised completely.

Maybe she meant an older generation without vertically adjustable seats? My grandmother was 4'10", but she just used a seat pad (wedge looking thing that raised her about 3").

FenwickHockey65 · 10-10-2012, 07:11 AM

5'4 and never had a problem with any of the Camaros I've driven.

I've also driven a Forte for a week and the visibility in that car is just awful, so not sure what she's complaining about.

Ladybugsmom · 10-10-2012, 07:57 AM

I'm 5'4", and don't have issues.... But I can't imagine being 4'10" and being able to see a thing. My seat is raised, buut not all the way, and moved forward, not all the way.... I don't know if it goes up and forward enough more to make up for 6 inches iin height.
If I were your friend, I wouldn't be hating Camaros, I'd be hating my uncle for getting me a Kia.

austinjames · 10-10-2012, 07:58 AM

my sister is 5'0" and she can see perfect with the seat up. Its her DD too. She's taken it on many long 8 hour trips without hesitation.

bhall82 · 10-10-2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Is this a PQ joke?

Scalded Dog · 10-10-2012, 08:06 AM

Don't you go asking questions like that. (See how I got "short" with you?!?!?)

dianeokie · 10-10-2012, 08:58 AM

5 feet tall, no problems with the adjustable seat. I can see over the wheel, out the back, seems normal to me!

BowtieBelle · 10-10-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Is this a PQ joke?

PQ · 10-10-2012, 11:06 AM

Is it a newer model or an early 2010?

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Is this a PQ joke?

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Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

I don't know PQ well enough to take jabs at him

Now you do.

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Originally Posted by Caitlin&Caroline

I'm 5'1" and have zero visibility issues. I don't even have the seat raised completely.

Maybe she meant an older generation without vertically adjustable seats? My grandmother was 4'10", but she just used a seat pad (wedge looking thing that raised her about 3").

The early 2010 model seats don't raise quite as high. I'd like mine to raise higher. I've driven a number of later ones than mine and they all raise higher than mine. I actually wish mine raised another half inch or so.

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Don't you go asking questions like that. (See how I got "short" with you?!?!?)

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BowtieBelle · 10-10-2012, 11:10 AM

Were your ears burning?

Darth_Emma · 10-10-2012, 11:54 AM

10-09-2012, 10:37 PM	#1
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	Short drivers please respond So this thread is not to jab or insult our "vertically challenged" aka shorter drivers here. But my friend who happens to be 4' 10" tells me every day how much she hates Camaros only because she wanted one and her uncle was going to shell out $25K for her to buy one outright. However, she claims she cannot drive the car and as a result could not get one and is now driving a 2012 Kia Forte. So, I'm asking our shorter drivers, what is your height and what issues do you have driving these cars? __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

10-10-2012, 05:04 AM	#4
Caitlin&Caroline Drives: '11 2SS IOM/IO A6, '06 Outback Ltd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Posts: 233	I'm 5'1" and have zero visibility issues. I don't even have the seat raised completely. Maybe she meant an older generation without vertically adjustable seats? My grandmother was 4'10", but she just used a seat pad (wedge looking thing that raised her about 3"). __________________ My other car is a blue station wagon... no, really!

10-10-2012, 07:11 AM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	5'4 and never had a problem with any of the Camaros I've driven. I've also driven a Forte for a week and the visibility in that car is just awful, so not sure what she's complaining about. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

10-10-2012, 07:57 AM	#6
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I'm 5'4", and don't have issues.... But I can't imagine being 4'10" and being able to see a thing. My seat is raised, buut not all the way, and moved forward, not all the way.... I don't know if it goes up and forward enough more to make up for 6 inches iin height. If I were your friend, I wouldn't be hating Camaros, I'd be hating my uncle for getting me a Kia. __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

10-10-2012, 07:58 AM	#7
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	my sister is 5'0" and she can see perfect with the seat up. Its her DD too. She's taken it on many long 8 hour trips without hesitation. __________________

10-09-2012, 10:41 PM	#2
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Is this a PQ joke?

10-10-2012, 08:06 AM	#9
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Don't you go asking questions like that. (See how I got "short" with you?!?!?)

10-10-2012, 08:58 AM	#10
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,897 View My Garage	5 feet tall, no problems with the adjustable seat. I can see over the wheel, out the back, seems normal to me! __________________ "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

10-10-2012, 11:10 AM	#13
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,875 View My Garage	Were your ears burning? __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

10-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#14
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