Will I fit in a 355??

[OllyHill]

Evening all,

I'd love to buy a 355 next year but I'm a bit concerned about if I'll fit in one or not.
I'm 6'3 and quite long in the leg. I own a new Boxster at the moment, which I fit in fine, but the old shape one I owned before was a bit tight.
Does the 355's steering wheel adjust for both rake and reach? Is there any less room in the Spider?
It doesn't have to be amazingly comfortable as it won't be a main car, but enough to enjoy longer journeys in every now and again.
I've never sat in a 355, which I know would provide the answer pretty quickly, but I've never seen one down here in Cornwall!

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.

[911944]

I'm 6 ft 2 and I find the 355 very comfortable, all except the GTS as when the roof is stored behind the seats it leaves too little leg room. A berlinetta or spider should be no problem or just leave the gts's roof at home?

Hope this helps,
Tom

[Mart-1]

I'm 6' 3" with long legs and find my 355 fine

I have an F1 Berlinetta, which I chose because my left leg was a little restricted and awkward when constantly changing gear in a manual

I have the later airbag steering wheel and am looking into changing it for a Momo wheel combined with a spacer/adaptor hub - the smaller diameter of the Momo wheel should give a bit more room for manouevring long legs, as well as the improved driving experience and appearance. I'm checking whether this swap will work for F1 cars with paddles though

I don't know how the Berlinetta compares with the Spider for leg room by pushing the seat fully back - i'm sure someone on here will know

Steering wheel tilts up and down only from memory - i've not moved it in ages

[CIE560]

I'm a 6'2" tubster, when I sat in one I fit in fine. you should have no trouble.

[chris5150]

Yep concurring with the above, I am 6'5" 36" inside leg and fit in the 355 fine. I did go for the F1 version as I am sure I would have had problems banging my knee on the dash when changing gear, its a lot easier to get in a good position and stay that way without the clutch.
I had the GTS and yep, best to leave the lid at home when going topless, could drive with the roof behind the seats, but it felt like I was in a bumper car!

[OllyHill]

Cheers for the very useful information - can keep saving and browsing the classifieds.
Interesting to hear about the GTS being smaller, hadn't thought about that. Leaning towards that as the model of choice as it seems to be the best of both worlds. Can't remember the last time I had the roof up on my Boxster, even this winter, so I don't think leaving the roof behind would be an issue.
I will also consider the F1 option a bit more - I was set on a manual car, but take on board the comments about banging knees against the dash.

[Mroad]

Just to add I'm 6ft 2in and found the Momo wheel conversion with spacer a lot better as my knees would just about hit the standard airbagged wheel.
I also have the factory carbon fibre seats, they are very slightly lower than the standard seats which also helps.
I did 1700 miles in a week earlier in the year without issues.

[OllyHill]

Good to know. Being tall has never been helpful when trying out some sports cars. Have had to rule out an older 911 because I couldn't get comfortable.

[M1KEY]

chris5150 said:

Yep concurring with the above, I am 6'5" 36" inside leg and fit in the 355 fine.

I'm the same height/leg length and although I've driven a 355 for a short while I'd find it too cramped for any length of time. Shame as I love them!

I find 360's much better, particularly with the carbon sports seats.