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HelloWorld · 10-29-2012, 10:19 PM

I'm 6'1", got no sunroof and no issues this far.

My45thAnniversaryCamaro · 10-29-2012, 10:44 PM

I'm 6'1 and have that problem everyone once in awhile, I just open the sun roof and feel fine

U118824 · 10-29-2012, 11:12 PM

I'm 6' and a few nights after buying my SS I had a nightmare that I was driving my car and started feeling claustrophobic. In my dream I was hating my Camaro, when I woke up I was caught up in the sheets.

Funny thing is, after that dream the inside of the Camaro actually doesn't seem that small. LOL

oldfriend · 10-29-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrs

I am between 6'2" and 6'4" depending on what 7-11 I am leaving.
I should test drive a convertible

Thanks

I would call that a 6' 3''

FL1CK · 10-29-2012, 11:25 PM

Drove mine from San Diego to Virginia... no problems

LimaCharlie · 10-29-2012, 11:33 PM

I'm 6' 3" and never felt claustrophobic. I actually like the low riding position and high doors.

RubyCamaro · 10-30-2012, 06:41 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhh the advantages of being an average height female. At 5'5" my sunroofless Camaro is nice & roomy. I think hubby feels a bit snug in his though but compared to driving his Crossfire, even he feels it is roomy. I tell him he does not get in that Crossfire, it looks more like he is putting it on like a tight pair of jeans LOL.

Ozzie RS · 10-31-2012, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowrs

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.
Yellowrs

I'm the same way. It took me a couple months of driving the car to get over the Claustrophobic feeling. I don't think a sun roof would help. Do like I did and just do short drives and you will over come it. PM me if you have further questions.

ex-SS-ve · 10-31-2012, 02:24 AM

I think its just right. Fits me and my driving style perfectly. After drivingmy 5th gens anytime i get into my 4th gen i feel like im driving a fishbowl even though the windows have 5% tint on them.

He11bent · 10-31-2012, 06:43 AM

And that's why they created the vert!

Actually, I have the opposite issue. When I jump into my wife's Altima coupe after driving the Camaro I feel unsafe or exposed. It's like sitting in a glass tower compared to a tank. Goes away after a few minutes.

He11bent · 10-31-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Austin45

I'm 5'8" and my seat is all the way back and down...

+1

10-29-2012, 10:44 PM	#30
My45thAnniversaryCamaro Drives: 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chico Ca Posts: 462	I'm 6'1 and have that problem everyone once in awhile, I just open the sun roof and feel fine __________________ 45th Anniversary MRT v2.0 CAI

10-29-2012, 11:12 PM	#31
U118824 Drives: 2011 White/Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 20	I'm 6' and a few nights after buying my SS I had a nightmare that I was driving my car and started feeling claustrophobic. In my dream I was hating my Camaro, when I woke up I was caught up in the sheets. Funny thing is, after that dream the inside of the Camaro actually doesn't seem that small. LOL __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 2011 C63 AMG (Wife's car) 2005 Dodge 1500 4x4 SLT Hemi QC 2006 Yamaha R1 LE 2004 Honda CBR600RR Track Bike

10-29-2012, 11:25 PM	#33
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	Drove mine from San Diego to Virginia... no problems __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

10-29-2012, 11:33 PM	#34
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	I'm 6' 3" and never felt claustrophobic. I actually like the low riding position and high doors. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

10-30-2012, 06:41 AM	#35
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Ahhhhhhhhhh the advantages of being an average height female. At 5'5" my sunroofless Camaro is nice & roomy. I think hubby feels a bit snug in his though but compared to driving his Crossfire, even he feels it is roomy. I tell him he does not get in that Crossfire, it looks more like he is putting it on like a tight pair of jeans LOL. __________________

10-29-2012, 10:19 PM	#29
HelloWorld Drives: 2013 ZL1 #2046 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 223	I'm 6'1", got no sunroof and no issues this far.

10-31-2012, 02:24 AM	#37
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	I think its just right. Fits me and my driving style perfectly. After drivingmy 5th gens anytime i get into my 4th gen i feel like im driving a fishbowl even though the windows have 5% tint on them.

10-31-2012, 06:43 AM	#38
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 671	And that's why they created the vert! Actually, I have the opposite issue. When I jump into my wife's Altima coupe after driving the Camaro I feel unsafe or exposed. It's like sitting in a glass tower compared to a tank. Goes away after a few minutes. __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete