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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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Selling my Integra DC2 and looking at an S2000. i test drove one in 2000 when they first came out and can't remember having a problem fitting.... But I keep hearing people complain about the room.

I am 6'2'' 180lbs. medium frame will I be cramped??

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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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Dec. 6th 2003 MTV Cribs, I watched Shaq stuff his 7ft. 300lb. body into a 360 Modena...... my point? You can fit in anything if you really want it bad enough.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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I'm 6'1" 175 no problem as a driver, just have to get the legs under the steering wheel first to get in but I am by no means cramped.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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I think it's pretty tight. I'm borderline comfortable at 6'0', 205. I thought my Porsche was a bitch to get in and out of, but the S2000 is considerably smaller. But like someone else said, if you really want the car, you will fit.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Thanks for the info guys... According to specs the S2000 actually has more leg and hip room than my Integra so I guess it wont be so bad.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcsiguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dec. 6th 2003 MTV Cribs, I watched Shaq stuff his 7ft. 300lb. body into a 360 Modena...... my point? You can fit in anything if you really want it bad enough. </TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL, yeah but you see how his drivers seat is 8 inches farther back than the passenger seat?? All his cars are converted so his tall *** can drive em lol.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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You're close to the limits. From all the posts I've read, people up to 6'2-6'3 are generally comfortable. But it will fit like a glove. It probably depends on preference. One thing that sucks for taller people is that the steering wheel/column is not adjustable.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JMS JT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One thing that sucks for taller people is that the steering wheel/column is not adjustable.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Holy guacamole! It isn't adjustable at all....? Thats lame
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JMS JT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're close to the limits.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If he is close to the limits than I am way over. You'll fit, I'm 6'-4" 250 and I fit fine. In fact I fit better in my S than I do in my civic or prelude. You'll get over not having tilt on the steering wheel as soon as you hit the red button to the left of the wheel.

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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gabe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If he is close to the limits than I am way over. You'll fit, I'm 6'-4" 250 and I fit fine. In fact I fit better in my S than I do in my civic or prelude. You'll get over not having tilt on the steering wheel as soon as you hit the red button to the left of the wheel.

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I've seen many people your size complain about driving a S2000 for extended periods of times. Like I said, it's all preference. Some people "need" more room than others. The best bet of course, is to go for extended drives.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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True, but a friend of mine owns a miata and there is a trick to gaining more leg room. Something about turning the seat mounting brackets around gains another inch or so of leg room, I figured the S2K had some similar tricks that shade tree mechanics would have figured out by now.BTW if you get chance you have to watch the cribs that features Shaqs' house : 64,000 sq. ft. indoor full court gym , indoor heated garage ( of course ) cigar lounge and a bed that a small korean village could live and rasie crops on.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcsiguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dec. 6th 2003 MTV Cribs, I watched Shaq stuff his 7ft. 300lb. body into a 360 Modena...... my point? You can fit in anything if you really want it bad enough. </TD></TR></TABLE>


really, so your a psychic?
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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DUH October! Must have been hitting the with a little
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonSpecR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Selling my Integra DC2 and looking at an S2000. i test drove one in 2000 when they first came out and can't remember having a problem fitting.... But I keep hearing people complain about the room.

I am 6'2'' 180lbs. medium frame will I be cramped??

Thank you in advance</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm 5'7 and when I got into a S2000, everything felt kinda tight and I felt enclosed. But my daily car is a SUV.
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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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I'm by no means that tall....5'11" and I fit in there fine.

The only complaint I have heard of is that tall people have trouble seeing perfectly out of the windshield. It is already so small, and the top bar might almost be in the field of vision.

Even I have that trouble when I'm at a red light, I can't see the traffic light. I have to bend forward and look up.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Even I have that trouble when I'm at a red light, I can't see the traffic light. I have to bend forward and look up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hmmmm.... That would get irratable real quick! But I still think if I can find a white one with low- average mileage, I'll get it. Or else there is a 350z base model w/ my name on it. I prefer to stay with Honda though
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 04:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonSpecR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am 6'2'' 180lbs. medium frame will I be cramped??</TD></TR></TABLE>
6'3' 240lbs and I can't stand it.

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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 05:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpoonSpecR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am 6'2'' 180lbs. medium frame will I be cramped??</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am 6'2" and about 210. I am not comfortable in an S2000.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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for my opinion just try to eat and properly excerise but that's me......
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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i am 280 and 5'9 i fit ok putting foot on and off the clutch is less than desrible i still want one sooooooooooooo bad
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by supraman15 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for my opinion just try to eat and properly excerise but that's me......</TD></TR></TABLE>

that has alot to do with how tall someone is.

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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I am 6'6" - 220lbs (I am in excellent health/weight in regards to my height). The fit is snug. I have trouble reaching the mirror controls/window controls w/ the door shut. Getting in and out of the car is the hardest part for me, but once I am inside the vehicle I am fine. I have plenty of headroom as well even w/ the top up. I probably have a good five -or- six inches from the top of my head to the actual roof. My legs are about two inches from the dash, and I cannot fully extend my legs (in order to stretch).

I loved the car though ...I miss it terribly.

EDIT: I hope this was the type of answer you were looking for instead of: "I'm X'X" tall and Xlbs. and I fit."
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 05:34 AM
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My fiance is 6'2 and he fits fine in our S2000. Don't worry. It may be uncomfortable trying to get in and out in tight spots but once your in that is all that matters.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by coquinn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am 6'6" - 220lbs (I am in excellent health/weight in regards to my height). The fit is snug. I have trouble reaching the mirror controls/window controls w/ the door shut. Getting in and out of the car is the hardest part for me, but once I am inside the vehicle I am fine. I have plenty of headroom as well even w/ the top up. I probably have a good five -or- six inches from the top of my head to the actual roof. My legs are about two inches from the dash, and I cannot fully extend my legs (in order to stretch).

I loved the car though ...I miss it terribly.

EDIT: I hope this was the type of answer you were looking for instead of: "I'm X'X" tall and Xlbs. and I fit."</TD></TR></TABLE>


Great answer thank you-
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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im 6'3" and 230 and an s2000 was unbearable to sit in
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