DB7 Rear Seats - Being Realistic

[Jasandjules]

Is there a snowballs chance in hell of a human being actually sitting in the back of these comfortably for any length of time (or of even getting in them)..

[XXXAngelXXX]

depends on how old are you ?

[Jasandjules]

That's what worries me. I am thinking of adults in the back - i.e. my OH and another lady (her OH and I would ride in the front as he's a good 6ft tall). Plus other friends who would ride in it (no point having a four seater convertible and never using it) are all not exactly 12 years old and 4ft tall.................

[sparks_E39]

I'm 5'7 and cannot fit in the back of a DB7 comfortably.

[not applicable]

I'm 5'8" and an adult would not fit in the back seat when I am driving. Not sure that a child above primary age would fit.
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[sparks_E39]

I really do think rear seats in pretty much any Aston are for show, I've been in a Vanquish and that was even worse.

[ukdennis]

Kids only I'm afraid - up to the age of 11 or 12 perhaps.

[Jasandjules]

sparks_E39 said:

I'm 5'7 and cannot fit in the back of a DB7 comfortably.

So basically it's more of a 2 + kids than 2+2.... This is not good....

Edited by Jasandjules on Wednesday 8th April 10:44

[jas xjr]

i am 5'4" tall. last time i was in the back of a db7 i had to sit sideways

[Jasandjules]

jas xjr said:

i am 5'4" tall. last time i was in the back of a db7 i had to sit sideways

Ah. That's really, really, really not good....

[sparks_E39]

Jasandjules said:

sparks_E39 said:

I'm 5'7 and cannot fit in the back of a DB7 comfortably.

So basically it's more of a 2 + kids than 2+2.... This is not good....

Edited by Jasandjules on Wednesday 8th April 10:44

There is no question about it, its a two seater car.

[289]

DON'T do it.
A contortionist would find it difficult.

I'm close on 6' and managed to squeeze in the back trying to locate an annoying squeak whilst SHE drove.

Back sore...........squeak vanquished!

[oblio]

My lad is 5.0 tall and he finds it really uncomfortable.

On the plus side the seats are really good for storing accumulated detritus and crap and crates of wine, if you plan on nipping over to France (mind you the fuel and wine is much cheaper over here now so dont bother...and the hotels also charge way too much for breakfast €17 in one place ...and the beer is too expensive )



But to sum up, difficult to get anyone who is over average size in the back

[Zod]

I'm 6'2". I tried the back of the DB9 one day. I'd be more comfortable in the boot.

For kids though, it is fine behind the passenger. There is no legroom behind me though, so it's very small child only.

[toohuge]

If you are interested in a four seater convertable, the DB7 is not the car for you. The seats are tiny. What about a proper aston, like a Virage Volante? The seats are much larger.

[Jasandjules]

toohuge said:

If you are interested in a four seater convertable, the DB7 is not the car for you. The seats are tiny. What about a proper aston, like a Virage Volante? The seats are much larger.

My dream machine (and some really cheap examples out there too - though looking at some of the servicing costs makes me nervous). Sadly, my OH says no. Not maybe. No. I keep showing her the green mean machine for sale on here, but she's having none of that....

[HowMuchLonger]

I can't even fit in the front, let alone the back "seats".

[Jasandjules]

HowMuchLonger said:

I can't even fit in the front, let alone the back "seats".

I'm kind of hoping you are 8ft tall.............

[sparks_E39]

Jasandjules said:

HowMuchLonger said:

I can't even fit in the front, let alone the back "seats".

I'm kind of hoping you are 8ft tall.............

I'm 5'7 and can comfortably fit in the front of a DB7, my 6'4 mate can fit, but he isn't very comfortable. We don't have one of these by the way, but have had a look round one a couple of times, its a very nice place to be if you don't sit in the back, aren't over 6'4 and can look past the Fiesta bits....

[HowMuchLonger]

Jasandjules said:

HowMuchLonger said:

I can't even fit in the front, let alone the back "seats".

I'm kind of hoping you are 8ft tall.............

Over 6ft 4.

When I tried it my head was on its side and still touching the roof, and that was with the seats reclined far too much. Shame really because they are quite cheap now.