Would appreciate response from someone my ht (5'8") or shorter as to acceptable comfort and acceptible visability (front and side)....I'm used to no rear visibility w/ Porsche Boxster I own so that's not a concern......Thanks in advance for replies.....Steve ( in negotiations on an "06" but, as you would expect dealer won't let the showroom car be driven....so I'm hoping someone responds !)
Will I be comfortable @ 5'8"
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Ford GT001.....I agree that one " needs to do thier homework" but, in this case ( only dealer w/ a car in my area and with it in showroom ( blocked in) and where I am negotiating on a yet to be delivered car but, one w/ VIN assiged.....the dealer won"t let me take the homework out of school.....SOOOOOO i"m hoping someone my ht (5'8"0 will give me a personal assesment.... Thanks Steve
abolfaz
GT Owner
c_steve said:
HUH? I'm 5'9" and have no problems in the GT or have ever had any problems in the boxsters that I've owned. But make sure you drive the car before you spend ANY MONEY!
KERRY P
GT Owner
I am 5'6" and have no problem with visibility. About the same visibility over the dash as my Mini Cooper. If you are use to sitting very low in a car such as the Porsche you will be fine.
ART T
GT Owner
5'10" Good Advice is drive the car....at least sit in it....it can initially be claustraphobic.....I have gotten very used to it....you also are down real real low.....also remember this car cannot be a rational persons only vehicle.
Art
Art
abolfaz
GT Owner
Whats funny is I had a Lamborghini "expert" tell me that he had a GT for three days and among other things "couldn't see over the wipers"!
Check here for that conversation: http://www.lamboforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3796#post3796
Check here for that conversation: http://www.lamboforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3796#post3796
FrankBarba
Permanent Vacation
I'm 5'5" & i feel very comfortable. Easy to drive, visibility is no problem. Go find your GT you will love it.
Thanks to all for replies...I did sit in showroom "05" and it seemed that seating was low and visability over dash less than I'm used to but I just came out of a long drve in an Accura RL w/ seat at highest position....went home and sat in Porsche Boxster that I drive w/ seat raised to max upper ht (seat ht is adjustable) and I guess it felt somewhat similar to the GT....then sat in my Superformance Cobra replica with hardop (that I drive a lot) and the GT felt much less claustrophobic. I know that the GT seat slides fore and aft but, don't remember if the seatback tilts or if the seat base rear can be raised or lowered...I will be returning to dealer sometime this week for another "sitting" in the car and negotiations so I will find out about seat adjustents but would appreciate any imput re seat adjustment from owners around my ht of 5'8"..............Thanks Steve (getting close to order)
FrankBarba
Permanent Vacation
You should have no problems- although around some corners I find myself leaning and raising myself as I go into the curb. For me (5'6") there are some visibility issues, but you get used to them rather quickly. Here's an idea stick around the site and see if one of us is in your area. If the dealer doesn't let you try the car , then maybe one of us will give you a fitting.
Get the car its fantastic!
Manny
Get the car its fantastic!
Manny
Thanks to all who responded...I took the Porsche out today on a 300 mile ride and put the seat to lowest position (usually drive w/ it raised up) and slouched....figured it would be a "worst case" approx of the GT and I was OK....I'm due to the dealer later this wk for final negotiations and color choice( leaning to the Tungsten / stripe) and when there I will adjust the seat ( didn't do last time)...Thanks again Steve