GTV 6'3

[speed60]

Considering my next project car (well hoping for less of a project).
Would love a GTV v6 but apparantly I won't fit in it? Is this true, heights in my legs so need leg room. Could just about drive my old alfa spider (1986)small steering wheel would have fixed it.
If a gtv's out what would other people go for for upto £3k.
Must be fast(ish), look nice make a great noise and not be a boy racer mobile or jap. I've had a tvr s which was nice.

Cheers

M

[Reedy156]

You will have no issues getting comfy in a GTV... I have been using one and I am 6'3".... Just make sure that it is not one of the rare ones with a sunroof as you will loose about 1.5" and then you may have issues!

They are easy to get comfy in, the 2.0TS and 3.0 V6 both go very well... have a look here >> http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-gtv-and-916-sp...

All you will ever need to know!

[mikeyr]

Don't get a sunroof, don't have spiky hair!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... don' t fit in a GTV!&mid=117503

I can just about get comfy if I've had a recent haircut (oh, shoe size can be an issue also - mine are size 12 so I have to wear shoes without wide soles otherwise I can easily get a foot trapped!!!

[shouldbworking]

6ft here with a sunroof model and no issues. Comfortable, although bizarrely getting in/out seems more of a faff than in some lower cars.

[Brian Fantana]

I'm 6'4 and my GFs step dad has both a Phase1 GTV and spider and i fit in both fine. I recently took a phase 2 out for a spin (nicer interior IMO) and fitted fine...I don't fit in one if it has a sunroof.

When you first drive one you may feel like you're hunching a bit, but thats more the letter box window...you soon get used to it. I can't wait to pay off my debts so I can finally own one myself!!

[andy_k]

I'm 6'3 and there is plenty of leg room but I am considering lowering the seats to gain a bit more headroom.

There are a couple of spacers withing the seat that can be removed, I'm also going to have a word with a local car trimmer to see if they can lower the seat squabs by a couple of centimetres to gain a bit more lateral support.

Don't let that put you off though, they are plenty comfortable enough for tall people

[mikea4tdi]

Seems like I've gone full circle with various car purchases.
I'm still in the market for GTV but doubt I'd afford a v6.
Have seem a couple of nice 2.0TS for £1800.
If they still handle well and feel reasonably quick I might go for one.
The problem is the fiat coupe turbo can be had for this money but I don't like it as much and two surely the engine is likely to self distruct with a higher probability in this price range.

M

[-DeaDLocK-]

mikea4tdi said:

The problem is the fiat coupe turbo can be had for this money but I don't like it as much and two surely the engine is likely to self distruct with a higher probability in this price range.

Firstly, if you don't like it much, why even bother thinking about it?