Rear seat space
Rear seat space
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sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Guys, I'd appreciate some feedback in terms of the size of person that can fit in the back seat with a degree of comfort.

My daughter is struggling to fit in the back of the morgan if the hoods up - she is about 5 ft. So i am looking at alternatives sadlyscratchchin

The cerb has always been on my list, but if they dont fit, it's not gonna fly

sweeper

323 posts

189 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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That'll be quite tight I'd say frown

My daughter is 4ft, and thats just about right for the backseats. Depends however how far you have to push the driver/passenger seat to the back.

Don't you have someone in your area for a test?

jammy_basturd

29,778 posts

241 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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It really depends if she has legs?

I think 5' might be pushing it, though there is more room on the passenger side, as the passenger side front seat moves forward more to allow more leg room. I think at 5' foot you'd just be OK for head room.

sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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sweeper said:
That'll be quite tight I'd say frown

My daughter is 4ft, and thats just about right for the backseats. Depends however how far you have to push the driver/passenger seat to the back.

Don't you have someone in your area for a test?
Cheers, I wondered if I was being optimistic, I was going to swing by hexham horseless carriages this weekend but checked their site yesterday and they appear to have sold the cerbs they had last time I checked it!

My wife is about the same height so probably doesnt need the passenger seat back very far... I will have to try them for size I think.

Edited to add: just check HHC again now and they have two in stock (couldnt find them yesterday with my poxy phone internet browser - Just need to an excuse to pop to hexham in the week!






Edited by sawman on Sunday 17th April 21:25

sweeper

323 posts

189 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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sweeper said:
Cheers, my phone refused to reveal these two to me yesterday evening!

Pursyluv

1,949 posts

203 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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5' is pushing it, my daughter was 4'10" when i bought my Cerb, she then grew 4" in 12 months rolleyes It can be done, but she'll have to sit legs akimbo, which isn't very dignified!

spongy

2,236 posts

190 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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My mum and dad fit in the back,its a good job they are midgets though.;)

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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A 5' person can squeeze in to the back of a Cerb ..... but really only for a short journey.

Also those back seats will be too uncomfortable for anyone that size.

I think you'll regret buying one as your daughter will rapidly outgrow it.

I'm speaking rom experience as my car doesn't get near as much use now as the kids are older and find it uncomfortable in the back.

sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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Ireland said:
A 5' person can squeeze in to the back of a Cerb ..... but really only for a short journey.

Also those back seats will be too uncomfortable for anyone that size.

I think you'll regret buying one as your daughter will rapidly outgrow it.

I'm speaking rom experience as my car doesn't get near as much use now as the kids are older and find it uncomfortable in the back.
Thats my worry, I can see the same issue with the morgan, tbh, it will only get used on warm days when we can peel the roof off and for short trips (cures headroom issue but brings in wind buffeting as they are pretty exposed in the back!)

I guess, I'll have to go and try a cerb out for size, Although as my wife is only 5 ft 1, if my girl gets any bigger (shes only 11) she could take the front seat, right! (I may need some tips on how to swing that one rolleyes) I cant think of many 4 seaters that truly enthuse me, elan +2 and 911 being the only other things off the top of my head! Maybe i'll have to start another What car thread, in GG

jammy_basturd

29,778 posts

241 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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What about a Maser? Not sure how the rear room compares to a Cerb, but it can't be any less! hehe

Pursyluv

1,949 posts

203 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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sawman said:
Thats my worry, I can see the same issue with the morgan, tbh, it will only get used on warm days when we can peel the roof off and for short trips (cures headroom issue but brings in wind buffeting as they are pretty exposed in the back!)

I guess, I'll have to go and try a cerb out for size, Although as my wife is only 5 ft 1, if my girl gets any bigger (shes only 11) she could take the front seat, right! (I may need some tips on how to swing that one rolleyes) I cant think of many 4 seaters that truly enthuse me, elan +2 and 911 being the only other things off the top of my head! Maybe i'll have to start another What car thread, in GG
Wife in backseat - good luck, i tried that one, no fcensored chance

Gazzab

21,638 posts

311 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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Pursyluv said:
Wife in backseat - good luck, i tried that one, no fcensored chance
I really want to comment...........

BluePurpleRed

1,138 posts

255 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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A Maser 3200 / 4200 has a lot more room than a Cerb. It is almost a proper seat. Its not going to cut the mustard to the South of France mind but it is pretty good.

A Jag XKR etc is a complete joke even though it is huge which is dissapointing. 2+2 do annoy me a little bit, which I guess is why I have stuck with my BMW M3 (E36) for so long now. I had a 944 and those weren't really any use either!

sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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I am pretty sure the back seat plan would be a no go - just put it in for sport!

maser is a good shout they are a handsome beast - but aren't they worse than cerbs for reliability/running costs

I'm off to the classifieds I may be gone sometimeread

jammy_basturd

29,778 posts

241 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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I believe the Maser is about on par with the Cerb for reliability and running costs. Very much the Italian TVR, only slightly more family/mafia heavies in the back seat orientated.

Spathodus77

326 posts

238 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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Maybe you and the wife need his and hers TVRs? Macho Griff for the lady and a classic S for yourself?

sawman

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5,168 posts

259 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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Spathodus77 said:
Maybe you and the wife need his and hers TVRs? Macho Griff for the lady and a classic S for yourself?
Now you could be on to something thererolleyes

Actually Ive just spent a while looking at old mustangs, but htere are none withing 200 miles, no masers within 100 miles.



sawman

Original Poster:

5,168 posts

259 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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sawman said:
Spathodus77 said:
Maybe you and the wife need his and hers TVRs? Macho Griff for the lady and a classic S for yourself?
Now you could be on to something thererolleyes

Actually Ive just spent a while looking at old mustangs, but there are none within 200 miles, no masers within 100 miles.

Pursyluv

1,949 posts

203 months

Monday 18th April 2011
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Gazzab said:
I really want to comment...........
Save it 'till Chatsworth