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Old 07-06-2008 | 11:02 AM
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Hi All,

I am definately thinking of buying a S200, but before i go all out for a test drive etc, at 6'4" am i too tall (please say i'm not). Thanks in advance...
Old 07-06-2008 | 12:24 PM
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You can make it work if you want to. I am 6'4" as well and with the stock seats you do feel like you are sitting on the car and not in it. It's hard to see traffic lights if you are close because the windshield frame gets in the way. I switched out the seats for fixed bucket seats with side mount rails, it lowered the seats about 2" which is perfect for me. There are numerous threads on here on how to lower the seats, both aftermarket and stock.
Old 07-06-2008 | 02:08 PM
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Great! thanks for the speedy reply 1nate7. Time to go testing i think!
Old 07-06-2008 | 03:37 PM
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Welcome and hope it works out for ya.
Old 07-07-2008 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ShredderX,Jul 6 2008, 11:02 AM
I am definately thinking of buying a S200, but before i go all out for a test drive etc, at 6'4" am i too tall (please say i'm not).
Isn't that part of the point of the test drive?
Old 07-07-2008 | 06:33 AM
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It is possible to get the driving position down (by changing seats and mounts) as much as 4 inches. I'm 6'4" and sitting down 4" makes a big difference.

Old 07-07-2008 | 06:34 AM
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6'4 as well here and enjoy it. It's my DD too.

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Old 07-07-2008 | 08:35 AM
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lowering the seats isnt very hard there are a lot of options out there. Good luck finding one man. Take care.

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Old 07-17-2008 | 09:15 AM
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Hi All,

Just like to say, i went for a test drive today. No problem with my height whatsoever! I enjoyed it so much, i bought the car ther and then. I am now a proud owner of a S2000. 2004 Berlina black. The 100 mile drive home was the best drive of my life, i am oh-so hooked!
Old 07-17-2008 | 10:37 AM
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Congrats and welcome. I'm another 6'4" guy driving around in a BB. Great choice!


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