Daily Aeromax for a 6'4 driver? Possible?

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Saw an Aero Coupe ;-) at Goodwood on Friday, the first I have seen in the flesh, and I must say it looks superb.

All cars I have ever owned need to be able to commute as well as doing all other things. Ignoring its on-road capabilities does anyone here run their Aeromax as a daily commuter. Speedbumps etc etc...

I didn't get a chance to sit in one as it was simpy raining too hard and there were too many people at the stand to gain the salespeople's attention. Can a 6'4 person fit in one?? More importantly can one enter and exit that car with some grace...or would I need to perform a tuck-n-roll to get out?

Thanks in advance.

Andrew.

Edited by AJSG on Wednesday 4th July 11:53

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NAC said:

Andrew, I have an aeromax but really use it for pleasure, I carnt see any reason why you couldn't use it as your daily runner,however with regards to getting in and out of the car at 6ft 4 I can see a bit of a problem unless you are very athletic ...

That's the thing that concerns me, I had a very bad accident in 2004 and half my pelvis/femur has been rebuilt. So some days I get stuck even in my current car, and that is a GT style so not too low.

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Boshly said:

As for everyday practicality - I know one Aero S4 being used as an everyday car and it is standing up well. INgress and egress is a tad cumbersome but driveability and reliability (main items) should be fine.

Thank you, what about speed bumps etc? No issues with heating? How about aircon?

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tonys said:

was a white Aero coupe.

yes yes yes...it was an Aero Coupe and I don't know my Morgans! Learning...slowly, but learning...

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Boshly said:

There is a technique to getting in and out.

Thanks for that, I've kindly offered to have a look at the factory but they only have a Supersport on the 12th. Taking my 4yr old as well so let's see what he has to say about it!

I've always had 4 seaters or 2+2 so its going to be a very big decision!

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ukshooter said:

Speed bumps CAN be an issue. The 4.8 equipped cars have a very exposed drain plug (on the X5 that the engine came from, ground clearance was not an issue but on a Morgan it can be). I have had to replace the sump more times than the fingers on one hand!

This may be a really silly question, but has anyone tried to dry sump one? Know it may be a tight fit but it could be a solution. What do the racers do?

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Boshly said:

There is a technique to getting in and out.

Spent a bit of time in one last week and I loved it, getting in and out is far from graceful but possible.

Might get the seat lowered which will make entereing easier but exiting harder.

My son loved it but couldn't understand why it only had 8 cylinders.