Too Tall To Drive
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Hi, I am looking to buy a Jaguar F Type and due to COVID-19 I am unable to test drive the car or check I fit. I am 6ft 7. I am average leg and torso. Any other tall drivers? Experiences! I will have to pay a deposit soon, but have been told if I don’t fit I will get a refund.
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Hello,
I’m 6’ 1” & have the standard old seats. No problem for me but seat is right back. I do have longish legs though, 33” inside leg so my leg cannot fully extend.
The newer seats, I believe, are thinner & give slightly more leg room.
I’d sit in car & adjust those seat buttons until your fingers bleed. It will be worth it.
Good Luck!
I’m 6’ 1” & have the standard old seats. No problem for me but seat is right back. I do have longish legs though, 33” inside leg so my leg cannot fully extend.
The newer seats, I believe, are thinner & give slightly more leg room.
I’d sit in car & adjust those seat buttons until your fingers bleed. It will be worth it.
Good Luck!
White 2014 V6 Coupe
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit
I’m 6’2 originally had a MY2015 car with performance seats and found the leg room marginal even with seat right back. I now have a MY2018 car and leg room much better, seat no longer at back. Seats more comfortable as well.
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Andrew
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Andrew
MY 2018 V8R AWD Convertible
Ammonite Grey / Black Leather
Modifications:
SVR Bonnet Vents
Flat Bottomed Steering Wheel
Jaguar Aluminium Paddles
Ammonite Grey / Black Leather
Modifications:
SVR Bonnet Vents
Flat Bottomed Steering Wheel
Jaguar Aluminium Paddles
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Thank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
That's confusing - how can your legs and torso be "average" yet you're 6ft 7? Do you have a very tall head, or thick feet?Tootalltodrive wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:07 amI am 6ft 7. I am average leg and torso. Any other tall drivers?
Assuming you mean "equally proportioned" I'd say your legs might be a bit long for an early model with the thicker seats, and headroom might be a bit tight (though not in a convertible, obviously! ). Really, there's no substitute for actually sitting in one, rather than theoretical speculation. I'm 5ft 11" with 32 inside leg and fit very easily into my MY18, the seat's not right back and there's plenty of room to stretch my legs.
If you have to buy now, I'd insist on a returnable deposit if you don't fit into it.
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Lots of leather and toys, and loads of noise!
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I'm 6'4 and the new thinner standard sport seats on the MY20 are really good, they are much better than before especially if you are tall.
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Did you not read you need a newer car ? Check this post : by apr1962 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:34 amTootalltodrive wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:29 amThank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
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Okay but people said it was better... but thanks for checking I can read, good to know the support is highDan_Veluwe wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:03 pmDid you not read you need a newer car ? Check this post : by apr1962 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:34 amTootalltodrive wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 11:29 amThank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
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Thanks!!DaddyDarren wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 7:40 am Hello,
I’m 6’ 1” & have the standard old seats. No problem for me but seat is right back. I do have longish legs though, 33” inside leg so my leg cannot fully extend.
The newer seats, I believe, are thinner & give slightly more leg room.
I’d sit in car & adjust those seat buttons until your fingers bleed. It will be worth it.
Good Luck!
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