Convertible - tall driver

Convertible - tall driver

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verssus

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55 posts

150 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Hi,
I am looking to buy a convertible, hopefully at least somewhat fun to drive.
Due to my height, I don't fit into most 2 seaters (SLK, MX5..).

Idea is to buy something just for fun, additional to my regular car, thinking of E46, 1st gen CLK for around 4k
Or to replace my current car, then something like E93 or so for around 10k but it would have to be in great condition and low mileage.
Any other suggestions? Cars I mentioned don't seem very driver focus, any good alternatives but more fun?

ZX10R NIN

29,246 posts

140 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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Get a CLK500 don't worry about the mileage they can take it but check the condition & when the gearbox fluid was changed & also when the spark plugs were replaced all 16 of them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-CLK-500-Convert...

jshell

11,513 posts

220 months

Wednesday 11th January 2017
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verssus said:
Hi,
I am looking to buy a convertible, hopefully at least somewhat fun to drive.
Due to my height, I don't fit into most 2 seaters (SLK, MX5..).

Idea is to buy something just for fun, additional to my regular car, thinking of E46, 1st gen CLK for around 4k
Or to replace my current car, then something like E93 or so for around 10k but it would have to be in great condition and low mileage.
Any other suggestions? Cars I mentioned don't seem very driver focus, any good alternatives but more fun?
You must be huge, I'm 6' 5" and fitted the 2nd Gen SLK very easily indeed. Loved that little car - except the auto box.

Dog Star

16,974 posts

183 months

Wednesday 11th January 2017
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Indeed - 6'3" and I've had quite a few convertibles - only one which would cause issues for anyone taller would be the Alfa Spider. Best was MR2 Roadster

Phil Dicky

7,193 posts

278 months

Wednesday 11th January 2017
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TVR's were always build to accommodate Peter Wheeler who was 6'7" as I remember

Stickyfinger

8,429 posts

120 months

Wednesday 11th January 2017
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6ft4in, I fit into a Healey 3000 perfectly.....go CLASSIC !