V8V /DB9 any tall divers?

[RiccardoG]

Hi there. I test drove a V8 Vantage over the weekend and the first thing the salesman said was that he was concerned I wouldn't fit. At 6ft5 I am not exactly short, so am used to not fitting comfortably in cars, particularly sports cars. However, I was ok once inside the Vantage, legs had sufficient space to be comfortable with the hair just touching the headlining. The DB9 seemed a bit more cramped, possibly due to the rear 'seats'.

My concern is whether this would prove uncomfortable over long journeys (4+ hrs).

So, do we have any other tall drivers? Do you find these cars comfortable?

[RiccardoG]

Thanks for the replies, still hoping to find a 6ft6er that fits in ok... (2 or 3 inches less are quite a difference).

Certainly after the test drive of 30 mins my neck was hurting a bit. Maybe it was the acceleration... (mind you, it wasn't THAT blistering).

[RiccardoG]

sharky67 said:

Im 6ft5 , fit in db9 volante .... nice fit . kinda snug...

Nice one! Have you done long trips without any comfort problems?

[RiccardoG]

AKA8 said:

I found the same, that is, the Astons were on the small side. Oddly, front engined Ferrari's are pretty spacious, as are 911's. Shame not to be able to buy exactly what one wants all the time, but having the toss up between a Porsche, Ferrari and an Aston isn't the worst dilemma to have!

Well, sort of, when you've been wanting a car for ages and then you find out you can't have it because of some mundane technicality its rather frustrating!



Thanks for all your replies everyone. I may see if I can get an extended test drive or rent one for a whole day and see what the verdict is.