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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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I know, the obvious response is go sit in one, but I currently live in the boonies there are none with a 100 mile radius of me I know of. I am considering a Crossfire SRT6 Coupe that my parents neighbor is selling in Austin and want to know if I should continue to be excited and anxious; and, begin planning a trip down there; or, forget about it. I am 6'3", 220 lbs with 34" inseam. I am willing to get an aftermarket seat or modify the stock one. It is owned by a 56 year old woman who has babied it; 14k m, mint, and seems cheap. I really want this car.
As a reference point, I had a 2001 Prelude and when my military hair cut touched the headliner I knew it was time for another cut.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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You should fit no problem. Getting in and out of the low car is another issue.

Go try out a Lexus SC as a substitute.

Go buy this SRT! - a 56 year old lady putting 14K miles on a SRT-6. I bet she's hot!

How much does she want if you don't mind me asking and did she purchase the extended warranty?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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You may very well fit in it just fine. I'm 6'1", 275 lbs with a 29" inseam, so I would guess from the seat cushion to the headliner, i would actually take up a little more space than you. I have plenty of leg room. Your legs would be my main concern. You chins may contact the lower part of the dash. Aside from that, you should be ok. It would be worth a trip to find out for sure. Or post your location and see if there is someone near you that would allow a fitting...
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianBrave
You should fit no problem. Getting in and out of the low car is another issue.

Go try out a Lexus SC as a substitute.

Go buy this SRT! - a 56 year old lady putting 14K miles on a SRT-6. I bet she's hot!

How much does she want if you don't mind me asking and did she purchase the extended warranty?
I have driven an SC430 and fit fine. Is the Crossfire similar?
It's her "toy" and she's trading it for a new toy, a VW Eos (why??!!)
 

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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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I am 6' 2" 200 lbs and 69 years old and have no trouble fitting in the car or getting comfortable. I really like mine, but I have a Lincoln LS for longer trips.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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BUMP...
And any input on whether the coupe is similar to a Lexus SC430 as far as leg/head room?
I need to plan a trip to go down this weekend.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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I sat in a Boxster today and could get comfortable...similar to XF coupe?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gofrogs
I am 6'3", 220 lbs with 34" inseam.
I'm guessing it will be a little snug, but you will fit.
I'm 6'2" ~ 235 w/32" inseam. When I drove a coupe, I had little headroom. The roadster has more headroom (top up or down ).
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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I'm 6'1" 175 lbs 33" waist and I don't fit well. Can I fit? Yes. Do I like the driving position? No.

There is a very very specific spot where I can even bare to drive it. If someone messes with the seat it takes me a good 5 minutes to find the spot again. My shins skim the dash, my back is too upright and my knees can hit the wheel. I had a shaved head when I bought the car, but now that my hair has grown back, it hits the roof (my hair is really straight, I don't have a fro ).

As a point of reference, I've never had a problem in any other car. I fit PERFECTLY in my S2000s and a lot of people have problems in that car.

I would make sure you sit in one before making a commitment.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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I am 6'2", 205 with a 34" inseam. My left leg is almost completely straight when my foot is on the dead pedal. Perfect fit. I drove one a few years ago when I was considerably heavier 255+ and my knees did hit the lower dash. It was also a regular Crossfire which was too slow. Get the SRT!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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This has been talked about many times and I am always amazed at the responses. I about 6' 3" with a 36 inseam and have no problems but I guess fit is a very subjective thing and some people require much less or more room.
Go get it!!!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Might be tight, but if you can get comfy in a Boxter, you should easily fit in the SRT-6. Good Luck!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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I got to sit in an XF coupe today. The answer is clearly no, I will not fit. Leg room was fine but no matter how I adjust the seat or sit it isn't going to work. Even slouching my head is snugly on the ceiling. The only chance is a racing/aftermarket seat. How much headroom would this give?
 

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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Hi:
Did you have the seat all the way down on the floor? When my wife drives the car she raises the seat almost has high as it can go...my head is on the headliner and I almost kill myself getting in. (I'm 5'10" @ 235 with a 28" inseam). But when I lower the seat all the way down to the floor there is plenty of room topside. I also move the steering wheel all the way in when exiting. Make for a much easier entry and less wear on the seat. 6'3" might be pushing it though.

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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I'm 6'4" and I can find a comfortable spot! Hell I've put about 20,000 miles on it in about a year!
 
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