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Drbiscuitman · 11-27-2012, 05:05 PM

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FINALLYSATISFIED · 11-27-2012, 08:31 PM

I'm 6'2 with a sunroof and I hate the headroom. My 1LE or ZL1 won't have a sunroof.

Drbiscuitman · 11-27-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

I'm 6'2 with a sunroof and I hate the headroom. My 1LE or ZL1 won't have a sunroof.

I can't really sway my feelings on the mod ability of the ls3 so I guess I'm gonna go sunroofless

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yellowrs · 11-27-2012, 09:22 PM

It says worse for short drivers!!!!

Drbiscuitman · 11-27-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrs

It says worse for short drivers!!!!

THANK YOU

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yellowrs · 11-27-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arachnyd

I'm 6'9", but I found this list of "Best cars for tall or short drivers by consumer reports:

The number 1 "Worst" car for tall drivers? Chevrolet Camaro:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/02/best-cars-for-tall-or-short-drivers/index.htm

I find that incredibly odd because I am 6'9" tall, and for some of the cars on the list (Jeep liberty, Nissan Z, and Porsche Boxster, I can not even squeeze into the seats to drive). On the camaro however, I scoot the seat UP a hair from the furthest back, and have no problem seeing anything except traffic lights (but a light-in-sight cost me only $10 and solved that problem).

So I have been driving it since 2009, and I love the fit of the camaro. I was so happy to find a car that was so great for tall drivers. How in heck did it get listed as the worst car for tall drivers??? it makes no sense whatsoever???

Anyone else have a take on it?

The number 1 "Worst" car for tall drivers? Chevrolet Camaro:
No dude is 1 is for short driver like anybody under 12 and 4'6"...

Drbiscuitman · 11-27-2012, 10:37 PM

I agree ^^

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LSxJunkie · 11-27-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Welcome to the fray.

Just running out the end of this lease. Should be ordering around next summer.

eljaye · 11-28-2012, 10:53 AM

I just got a light in sight...awesome. Being 6'4" and driving a Camaro at red lights OS a breeze now.

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vroomapunk · 11-28-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 5cents

I didn't read the CR article, but I have to agree somewhat that the Camaro is not designed for tall drivers. I'm 6'1", once inside I'm ok, plenty of room, it's getting inside that I have problems.

On any other vehicle that I've ever owned, I put one foot in and then sat down, then lifted the other foot in. With my Camaro however, because the roof line is so low, I have to sit down first, then swing both legs in, and I still bump my head sometimes getting in. That's why I wish Camaro's had the swivel seats that came with some of the early 70's Oldsmobile cars.

Im 6'2" or 6'3" and dont have to do this, I have long legs and still put one foot in first. Maybe its how I have my seat?

But I have to assume that the OP, being 6'9", having no complaints, would mean that the car can accomodate anyone lol

vroomapunk · 11-28-2012, 12:39 PM

I like that the nissan Z and boxster show up as worst car for tall drivers, and worst for short drivers. I guess they are judst crappy cars.

Also, my midget of a wife drives an FJ cruiser and has never had any complaints, so the FJ being on the worst cars for short people is also BS

Drbiscuitman · 11-29-2012, 01:45 AM

http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/...-for-sema.html
What do you think solves the no headroom and wanting a sunroof problem

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Mersades · 11-29-2012, 02:00 AM

I have to comment from the other side of the height spectrum.... I'm 5'3" and there are a few things about my car that make me feel (even more) like a midget.

The biggest thing I notice is that the shoulder strap of my seatbelt lies across my lower/side neck, not my shoulder. I would LOVE for where it attaches to the side of the car to be adjustable up and down so I could correct this. There have been several times where I've tried to tug it lower and have wondered what sort of neck/collar bone damage I could get in a hard front end collision.

The seat also felt wide at first, but I've adjusted and I really enjoy the space now. I feel more confident in this car because it almost feels like a tank compared to my size.

Drbiscuitman · 11-29-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drbiscuitman

http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/...-for-sema.html
What do you think solves the no headroom and wanting a sunroof problem

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I guess nobody likes the idea of t-tops :banghead:

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11-28-2012, 12:39 PM	#95
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I like that the nissan Z and boxster show up as worst car for tall drivers, and worst for short drivers. I guess they are judst crappy cars. Also, my midget of a wife drives an FJ cruiser and has never had any complaints, so the FJ being on the worst cars for short people is also BS __________________

11-29-2012, 02:00 AM	#97
Mersades Web Geek Chick & NHRA fan Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 RJM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 412 View My Garage	I have to comment from the other side of the height spectrum.... I'm 5'3" and there are a few things about my car that make me feel (even more) like a midget. The biggest thing I notice is that the shoulder strap of my seatbelt lies across my lower/side neck, not my shoulder. I would LOVE for where it attaches to the side of the car to be adjustable up and down so I could correct this. There have been several times where I've tried to tug it lower and have wondered what sort of neck/collar bone damage I could get in a hard front end collision. The seat also felt wide at first, but I've adjusted and I really enjoy the space now. I feel more confident in this car because it almost feels like a tank compared to my size. __________________

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Drbiscuitman Drives: 2003 max Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the hills texas Posts: 20	http://www.insideline.com/chevrolet/...-for-sema.html What do you think solves the no headroom and wanting a sunroof problem Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2