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MackMan · 04-21-2011, 11:20 AM

I went to a car show the other day and was checking out a camaro they had displayed. The dealer told me to get in and see how I fit. I am about 6'5-6'6 and he told me that the hard top wouldn't be an option for me, the convertible would be the only way I could fit in a camaro. I did sit in another camaro hard top and it didn't seem to bad, but didn't drive it. Anyone here 6'5 or taller that drives a new camaro? I know that when I sat in the hard top the seat was against the backseat all the way... so no one could sit in the back at all.. Just curious.

Iroczlover · 04-21-2011, 11:29 AM

there are several camaro owners that are that tall & still drive the camaro..

Take the seat all the way back.

IndeedSS1 · 04-21-2011, 11:29 AM

You would have an issue with one with a sunroof. I have the hard top and my son, who is 6'5, fits fine.

woodj · 04-21-2011, 11:30 AM

I'm 6'5" and I owned an LT/RS with a sunroof. I was pretty close to the top but it didn't bother me. I now own a convertible and it's better. I would think you'd be fine with a hard top. You have to adjust the seat all the way down though.

JAB · 04-21-2011, 11:33 AM

Im 6'4, and drive a Hard top with some Room to spare, I actually have an inch or two above my head with my seat not touching the rear seat. Im sure with the seat all the way back you would have some room to spare, Lebron James Drives an all white SS with no modifications for the seat and fits and i belive hes 6,8 ?
The only thing i ran into an issue with is the L99 (Auto) and the LS3 (Standard) With my height the stick shift was not an option my leg would hit the wheel to get to the clutch and it just wasent comfortable at all, Its all Prefrence of what you feel comfotable with, But saying the "verts the only way to go" is a lie maybe there just trying to get the sold or somthing

IronToss · 04-21-2011, 11:35 AM

6'4" here, with the sunroof and with the seat all the way back, both in length and practically touching the back seats, my hair hits the roof. Unless I am wearing a hat, I feel the roof all the time unless I lean in towards the inside of the car more.

I sat in a non-sunroof car and it wasn't an issue, hat or no hat.

CamaroFemme · 04-21-2011, 11:35 AM

It depends on where your height is. Are you long-torsoed or long-legged? CaptVlad is 6'1" and the sunroof option was out because you apparently lose 2" from the top of the Camaro with it. As it is, he's comfy in it.

greenrail · 04-21-2011, 11:38 AM

6'7", no sunroof, No Problem. Just need to adjust the seat to be comfortable.

MackMan · 04-21-2011, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I'd like to have the convertible, but money is an issue at the moment. The dealer was probably just trying to sell the car. I think the one I sat in before, hard top did have a sun roof. Wasn't too bad, have to check it out again though.

caverman · 04-21-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm 6' 5", wear a 34" - 36" pant leg and have a hard top with no sunroof. I have no issues with the seat all the way down and most (not all) of the way back. You should sit in the hard top with no issues.

The only one that can ride behind me is my 4 yr old and even then I have to move the seat up an inch or two (the max forward I can go and somewhat drive) and he has to put his feet to the side of the seat. I won't be much longer before he won't be able to fit either.

Add a sunroof or a helemt and it will be real close.

Go test drive one without a sunroof and make sure to put the seat all the way down and back.

Convertible would be nice but not required.

shl4Z28 · 04-21-2011, 12:07 PM

Look at Fbodfather, he is not a short guy and seems to have a big grin on his face!

40years · 04-21-2011, 12:39 PM

I'm 6' 7" with a 36" inseam and I fit in mine just fine. No sunroof, no complaints.

*Mindz* · 04-21-2011, 12:47 PM

6'5" here. No issues. I actually scott the seat forward a little to have the correct driving position. Only time I have no headroom is in cars with sunroof, or the convertible top when it's up. My coupe has no issues with headroom or legroom. =)

Steve Dallas · 04-21-2011, 12:47 PM

I'm 5'11", but long torsoed....and with the sunroof I definately have to put the seat back and all the way down. I have to put it even further back when I have a helmet on for bracket racing.

I definately get the static electricity thing going with my hair because my hair rubs against the top of the car...

But, I still love to drive the car

04-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#1
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,203 View My Garage	Too tall for camaro? I went to a car show the other day and was checking out a camaro they had displayed. The dealer told me to get in and see how I fit. I am about 6'5-6'6 and he told me that the hard top wouldn't be an option for me, the convertible would be the only way I could fit in a camaro. I did sit in another camaro hard top and it didn't seem to bad, but didn't drive it. Anyone here 6'5 or taller that drives a new camaro? I know that when I sat in the hard top the seat was against the backseat all the way... so no one could sit in the back at all.. Just curious.

04-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#2
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: 7,918	there are several camaro owners that are that tall & still drive the camaro.. Take the seat all the way back. __________________ 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.

04-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#3
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	You would have an issue with one with a sunroof. I have the hard top and my son, who is 6'5, fits fine. __________________ She is only memory now.

04-21-2011, 11:30 AM	#4
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	I'm 6'5" and I owned an LT/RS with a sunroof. I was pretty close to the top but it didn't bother me. I now own a convertible and it's better. I would think you'd be fine with a hard top. You have to adjust the seat all the way down though. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

04-21-2011, 11:33 AM	#5
JAB C_H_E_V_Y Drives: Velocity Yellow C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sugar land/Houston TX Posts: 704	Im 6'4, and drive a Hard top with some Room to spare, I actually have an inch or two above my head with my seat not touching the rear seat. Im sure with the seat all the way back you would have some room to spare, Lebron James Drives an all white SS with no modifications for the seat and fits and i belive hes 6,8 ? The only thing i ran into an issue with is the L99 (Auto) and the LS3 (Standard) With my height the stick shift was not an option my leg would hit the wheel to get to the clutch and it just wasent comfortable at all, Its all Prefrence of what you feel comfotable with, But saying the "verts the only way to go" is a lie maybe there just trying to get the sold or somthing __________________ Heritage Grill Flat Black Full Body Stripes Flat Black Tail Light Bezels Flat Black Camaro Emblems Flat Black / Red SS Emblems Flat Black Side Markers Chevy Bowtie Delete Led Grill Lighting Interior Led Lighting Near Future ( 1'' Drop Springs, GFX and headers,Xpipe and 3in catback with an CAI is on it way Getting ready for the PROCHARGER )

04-21-2011, 11:35 AM	#6
IronToss Corporate Lackey Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 239 View My Garage	6'4" here, with the sunroof and with the seat all the way back, both in length and practically touching the back seats, my hair hits the roof. Unless I am wearing a hat, I feel the roof all the time unless I lean in towards the inside of the car more. I sat in a non-sunroof car and it wasn't an issue, hat or no hat. __________________ *2010 Camaro 2SS / LS3* -- Exterior: Black w/ IOM Stripes \\ Interior: IOM w/ Sunroof -- RS Package / OEM Ground Effects / Volant Intake -- Flowmaster AMT 3" Catback / Hurst Billet-Plus 2 Shifter

04-21-2011, 11:35 AM	#7
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,880	It depends on where your height is. Are you long-torsoed or long-legged? CaptVlad is 6'1" and the sunroof option was out because you apparently lose 2" from the top of the Camaro with it. As it is, he's comfy in it. __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

04-21-2011, 11:38 AM	#8
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	6'7", no sunroof, No Problem. Just need to adjust the seat to be comfortable. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

04-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#9
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,203 View My Garage	Thanks for the input guys. I'd like to have the convertible, but money is an issue at the moment. The dealer was probably just trying to sell the car. I think the one I sat in before, hard top did have a sun roof. Wasn't too bad, have to check it out again though.

04-21-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I'm 6' 5", wear a 34" - 36" pant leg and have a hard top with no sunroof. I have no issues with the seat all the way down and most (not all) of the way back. You should sit in the hard top with no issues. The only one that can ride behind me is my 4 yr old and even then I have to move the seat up an inch or two (the max forward I can go and somewhat drive) and he has to put his feet to the side of the seat. I won't be much longer before he won't be able to fit either. Add a sunroof or a helemt and it will be real close. Go test drive one without a sunroof and make sure to put the seat all the way down and back. Convertible would be nice but not required. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#11
shl4Z28 Drives: 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4x Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 329	Look at Fbodfather, he is not a short guy and seems to have a big grin on his face!

04-21-2011, 12:39 PM	#12
40years Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Hyper Blue Met. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,593	I'm 6' 7" with a 36" inseam and I fit in mine just fine. No sunroof, no complaints. __________________ proud member "club elite" # 89

04-21-2011, 12:47 PM	#13
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: 18,420	6'5" here. No issues. I actually scott the seat forward a little to have the correct driving position. Only time I have no headroom is in cars with sunroof, or the convertible top when it's up. My coupe has no issues with headroom or legroom. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

04-21-2011, 12:47 PM	#14
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I'm 5'11", but long torsoed....and with the sunroof I definately have to put the seat back and all the way down. I have to put it even further back when I have a helmet on for bracket racing. I definately get the static electricity thing going with my hair because my hair rubs against the top of the car... But, I still love to drive the car __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

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