What if you are too tall for Just Miata/ MX5 is the answer?
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Pretty much as the title suggests,
As much as I’d like an mx5, it just isn’t the answer for me. I’m 6ft7 and really struggle to find anything exciting sub £7k as a weekend toy, something a little different and interesting..
My car history involves series land rovers, mustang, Porsche 924-944s and the Porsche may be my forced next move but ideally I’m after something like an mx5, a 2 seater ‘sports’ car that can be blasted down the B roads and be a dream to drive.
Cars that I cannot fit in so far:
MX5 mk2
BMW z3
MGTF
Audi TT mk1
350z
Any other ideas?
I’ve always heard that TVRs are good but never tried and they seem to be out of budget
I’m not afraid of classics eg MGBGT and spitfire but struggled in the MGBGT with the handbrake jammed into my leg, same with an rx8
Strangely though I had no problem in a smart roadster?! Go figure
I’d love any suggestions from the tall folk (ideally over 6ft5) who can share my pain.
I’d like to tinker with the car, depending on age and price but the higher the price the less tinkering to be had...
Thanks in advance
As much as I’d like an mx5, it just isn’t the answer for me. I’m 6ft7 and really struggle to find anything exciting sub £7k as a weekend toy, something a little different and interesting..
My car history involves series land rovers, mustang, Porsche 924-944s and the Porsche may be my forced next move but ideally I’m after something like an mx5, a 2 seater ‘sports’ car that can be blasted down the B roads and be a dream to drive.
Cars that I cannot fit in so far:
MX5 mk2
BMW z3
MGTF
Audi TT mk1
350z
Any other ideas?
I’ve always heard that TVRs are good but never tried and they seem to be out of budget
I’m not afraid of classics eg MGBGT and spitfire but struggled in the MGBGT with the handbrake jammed into my leg, same with an rx8
Strangely though I had no problem in a smart roadster?! Go figure
I’d love any suggestions from the tall folk (ideally over 6ft5) who can share my pain.
I’d like to tinker with the car, depending on age and price but the higher the price the less tinkering to be had...
Thanks in advance
Oldandslow said:
If it's just for the weekend how about a Lotus seven type car. An older one perhaps widebody might fit your budget.
I’d love one but assumed it was a no from the start. I’ve been looking at kit cars recently, the only one that I may stand a chance in is the MeV Exocet Wide bodied westy possibly but any in standard form I’ll doubt I’ll be able to get my hands past my knees?!
Nickp82 said:
RX-8? Not a 2-seater but a different and interesting (imo) sports cars that is a dream to drive.
You will only need to spend £2k on the car and another £500-£1000 on upgrade parts (ignition plus any other bits) to end up with a very nice example.
Mentioned it in my first post.llYou will only need to spend £2k on the car and another £500-£1000 on upgrade parts (ignition plus any other bits) to end up with a very nice example.
I have really considered one and the oil consumption on low miles wouldn’t be an issue... even read ppl recommend buying a spare car, £2k on engine rebuild and you’re sorted..
However years ago when Mazda had their race stand at excel motorshow I really struggled due to the handbrake being on the driver side on the tunnel and it’s that god awful fighter jet kinda style too so isn’t small... so buried into my lanky legs / tihgh
e30m3Mark said:
Mmmm.... now that’s nice! Perhaps I should ebay more! I assumed they were way out of budget!Avoids the roadster roof potentials too!
I'm only 6'4" so not really qualified as I fit in my mk1 MX5. Could initially only drive it with the roof down but chopped the seat base a bit for my 6'5' son to fit in and now find it more comfortable myself.
We've both found as a general rule that German and American cars tend to be better suited to biggies than Japanese and southern European ones(no idea why), so the Z4 sounds like a good choice. Something american might be fun too. I'm personally looking for an old Merc for my next toy.
We've both found as a general rule that German and American cars tend to be better suited to biggies than Japanese and southern European ones(no idea why), so the Z4 sounds like a good choice. Something american might be fun too. I'm personally looking for an old Merc for my next toy.
Lotus Elise S1
This would definitely be slightly over budget, but to counterbalance it they are going up in value so at least you wouldn't need to contend with depreciation.
I'm 6'2" so not quite as tall, but even I don't fit in an MX5 without my head constantly touching the roof which is really annoying! I've driven Elise/Exige and because the seat is so low there's a surprising amount of head room. I drove one with a helmet on and still had a few inches space above my head. I'd imagine that above my actual head there must have been at least 4 inches or so. If you're 6'7" then I should think you'd fit as obviously half of that height will be in the legs and not in the upper body which is what counts when sitting down. Extra bonus is the steering wheel is small as standard so less likely to hit your knees etc.
This would definitely be slightly over budget, but to counterbalance it they are going up in value so at least you wouldn't need to contend with depreciation.
I'm 6'2" so not quite as tall, but even I don't fit in an MX5 without my head constantly touching the roof which is really annoying! I've driven Elise/Exige and because the seat is so low there's a surprising amount of head room. I drove one with a helmet on and still had a few inches space above my head. I'd imagine that above my actual head there must have been at least 4 inches or so. If you're 6'7" then I should think you'd fit as obviously half of that height will be in the legs and not in the upper body which is what counts when sitting down. Extra bonus is the steering wheel is small as standard so less likely to hit your knees etc.
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