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Old 10-29-2012, 03:14 PM   #15
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Never had that feeling. But I've been told by others that it feels claustrophobic at times.
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Old 10-29-2012, 03:16 PM   #16
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I'm 6'2" and am comfortable. I WAS 6'6", and it was a problem, but there's a doctor is SoCal who does neckectomies, so I had four inches taken out. It was worth it to me... WAY better option than giving up my Camaro.
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Old 10-29-2012, 03:17 PM   #17
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I don't have a sun roof. So i'am just fine, and I'm about 6 ft.
when I'm driving my friend sun roof my head scrapes even with the seat all the way down
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:25 PM   #18
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After years of flying in Boeing aircraft with crew compartments designed as an after-thought, these cars are spacious. At least there's a window to look out of!
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:31 PM   #19
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I'm 5'8" and my seat is all the way back and down... I don't understand how you tall people fit in this car so I can totally see how you feel claustrophobic.
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Old 10-29-2012, 05:37 PM   #20
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Its got that snug Stock Car feel.
Love every min of it.
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Old 10-29-2012, 06:49 PM   #21
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I have just the opposite issue. Whe I go from the camaro to my wife's equinox i feel like i am too exposed and would fly through the windshield if I hit the brakes too hard.

The feeling is wierd like being in a glass bubble or something similar.
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Old 10-29-2012, 07:30 PM   #22
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After owning two 4th Gen. T/A's ('97 T/A and '02 Firehawk), both of which had t-tops, not to mention huge glass area compared to the 5th Gen., I was definitely feeling claustrophobic for the first few weeks in the Camaro. Thankfully that claustrophobic feeling is long gone now

A sunroof might give you a greater sense of openness, but you'll actually have about 1-1.5" less headroom.
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Old 10-29-2012, 07:38 PM   #23
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6'3"....sunroof was almost the reason I didn't buy one...head rubbed on the track...lol...no sunroof, no problem...If you are too tall, a sunroof makes for less headroom....
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Old 10-29-2012, 08:14 PM   #24
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I'm about 5'-11", and have never felt claustrophobic in my Camaro.
I also love the snug fit. I have the seat as low as possible, and slightly reclined, for plenty of headroom.
I could drive all day in it, and had a blast doing the 9 hour drive to Camaro5fest III.
Although, recently spending an hour in an enclosed MRI will test you!
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Old 10-29-2012, 08:20 PM   #25
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I feel very cozy in mine. All black interior with dark tint. When I ride in something with normal sized windows and no tint I feel really exposed, like a vampire stuck out in day light.
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Old 10-29-2012, 09:23 PM   #26
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I remember I test drove one with a sunroof and my head rubbed the frame. I think it's kind of funny if you have a petite women in the passenger seat they kind of look like a child and complain about not being able to see out well.
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Old 10-29-2012, 09:46 PM   #27
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Thanks for all the great replies.
I am happy to see that I am not alone.
An aftermarket sunroof would not be an option for me since I want to leave the car 100% stock.
Trading it in for a convertible is not a bad idea, I just wish it would have a retractable hardtop. Not a big fan of the softtop since it will become a maintenance item down the road.
Not sure if I would ever buy a Corvette where there is even less leg room for me:(
Besides the Camaro is way more sexier car imho.
Thanks again for your replies.
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Old 10-29-2012, 10:12 PM   #28
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Try driving or riding in my wife's Miata!
I don't feel that way at all in my Camaro. I'm a short guy, so the interior actually feels pretty spacious to me. Now if I was in the back seat, that might be different...
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