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ControlFreak · 05-04-2009, 09:14 PM

So this is my first post here and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I took a quick look at the search and couldn't find what I'm looking for. Heres the deal; I was thumbing through my latest motor trend and getting really geared up about the camaro. I actually have been for a while now, I was though dissapointed to hear the reviewer say that anyone over 5,8" would have a serious problem driving this car. Any of you current owners tall guys? I'm 6,1" and was seriously considering trading in my pickup on a Camaro, although I'm not sure now. It seems a little stupid of GM to make a car that excludes the majority of the male population?

levi1922 · 05-04-2009, 09:16 PM

theres a few threads on here about that.
so you can search and read through those, some people get irritated when people dont search first, but dont worry about it.

im pretty sure one of the threads is a 6'4" guy who says he fits.

welcome to the site!

theshadow1234 · 05-04-2009, 09:17 PM

You should be good. Had another guy on here claimed he was 6'7 and fit pretty good. Without sunroof of course.

jstein · 05-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Hmm, I know the seat will lower and that I thought most everyone at this height was not having problems with the height. I know the sunroof was questionable but I didn't think those without it would have any problems at all.

PQ · 05-04-2009, 09:37 PM

Check out the Conan O'Brien video. He's your size and you can see him get in and out with no problems. Just search you tube for it.

ControlFreak · 05-04-2009, 09:54 PM

Damn thanks for the replies guys, I'm happy to hear that the taller guys are doing OK. I wonder what the editors of Motor trend were thinking printing that, it seemed a incorrect to me. I'd love to just go sit in one but of course my local dealers don't have any so hopefully soon, thanks again guys.

I also looked around youtube for that Conan video and could not find it..

jeffny09 · 05-04-2009, 09:55 PM

im6'1 and i fit fine in it

RallyFever · 05-04-2009, 09:59 PM

6'7" and no issue without sunroof.

BalogUK · 05-04-2009, 10:01 PM

6'4 no sunroof- clear.
(trade it in already)

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-04-2009, 10:03 PM

6'1" PSSH! Your fine, get yourself a camaro

My best freind is 6'5" and my other best friend is 6'1" and the both were able to get comfortable in it. Especially the 6'1". He is now looking into saving up for a camaro if that tells you anything....

*Mindz* · 05-04-2009, 10:04 PM

6'5" I have a good 3-4" of headroom.

Iroczlover · 05-04-2009, 10:04 PM

where in washington state are you???? i live down near Olympia

ok front seat ok for tall people, back seat NOT OK for tall people. lol my son is 5'7 & can not fit in the back seat of the camaro of course I dont know of one except for my 3rd gen that he can.

Teleplayer · 05-04-2009, 10:08 PM

I'm 6'1 and I actually put the seat UP in the one I sat in. It didn't have a sunroof, but I want to try one with a sunroof as soon as possible. I think even that will be ok.

prostreet67 · 05-04-2009, 10:24 PM

mindz's sig should be baned... Arnold fit and he's like huge

05-04-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
ControlFreak Drives: Silverado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 21	Camaro ok for taller people? So this is my first post here and I'm hoping you guys can help me out. I took a quick look at the search and couldn't find what I'm looking for. Heres the deal; I was thumbing through my latest motor trend and getting really geared up about the camaro. I actually have been for a while now, I was though dissapointed to hear the reviewer say that anyone over 5,8" would have a serious problem driving this car. Any of you current owners tall guys? I'm 6,1" and was seriously considering trading in my pickup on a Camaro, although I'm not sure now. It seems a little stupid of GM to make a car that excludes the majority of the male population?

05-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	theres a few threads on here about that. so you can search and read through those, some people get irritated when people dont search first, but dont worry about it. im pretty sure one of the threads is a 6'4" guy who says he fits. welcome to the site! __________________

05-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#3
theshadow1234 Drives: Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 215	You should be good. Had another guy on here claimed he was 6'7 and fit pretty good. Without sunroof of course. __________________ 09 Shelby GT500 (Stock)

05-04-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Check out the Conan O'Brien video. He's your size and you can see him get in and out with no problems. Just search you tube for it. __________________

05-04-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	im6'1 and i fit fine in it __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

05-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
jstein Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 251	Hmm, I know the seat will lower and that I thought most everyone at this height was not having problems with the height. I know the sunroof was questionable but I didn't think those without it would have any problems at all.

05-04-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
ControlFreak Drives: Silverado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 21	Damn thanks for the replies guys, I'm happy to hear that the taller guys are doing OK. I wonder what the editors of Motor trend were thinking printing that, it seemed a incorrect to me. I'd love to just go sit in one but of course my local dealers don't have any so hopefully soon, thanks again guys. I also looked around youtube for that Conan video and could not find it..

05-04-2009, 09:59 PM	#8
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	6'7" and no issue without sunroof. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS,Polished 20's PICKED UP ON 5/12/09 #4835

05-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#9
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	6'4 no sunroof- clear. (trade it in already) __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

05-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#10
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	6'1" PSSH! Your fine, get yourself a camaro My best freind is 6'5" and my other best friend is 6'1" and the both were able to get comfortable in it. Especially the 6'1". He is now looking into saving up for a camaro if that tells you anything.... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

05-04-2009, 10:04 PM	#11
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	6'5" I have a good 3-4" of headroom. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

05-04-2009, 10:04 PM	#12
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	where in washington state are you???? i live down near Olympia ok front seat ok for tall people, back seat NOT OK for tall people. lol my son is 5'7 & can not fit in the back seat of the camaro of course I dont know of one except for my 3rd gen that he can. __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

05-04-2009, 10:08 PM	#13
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	I'm 6'1 and I actually put the seat UP in the one I sat in. It didn't have a sunroof, but I want to try one with a sunroof as soon as possible. I think even that will be ok.

05-04-2009, 10:24 PM	#14
prostreet67 Drives: 67 prostreet Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lebanon Tn. Posts: 285	mindz's sig should be baned... Arnold fit and he's like huge __________________ 2LT/RS-RJT, auto, sunroof, polished wheels, spare. order placed 3/13 3000 5/27 brought home 7/30

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