240Z good for tall people?

[porkchopexpress]

Hi, I am new here and looking for advice. Early Datsun Z's have always been some of my favorite cars and eventually I hope to buy one. Unfortunately, they are never listed for sale in my area and the last time I sat in or drove one was when I was a teenager. Can anyone tell me if the headroom and legroom are comfortable for a 6' 4" medium build guy with tall sitting height? I don't want to invest time and money on a long distance purchase and find out I don't fit.

[Zs-ondabrain]

Here's one in Clearwater.... It's a car lot so if you live nearby...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330417067252&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123

Also try craigslist in Florida..... Just pick your nearest city, stop by and test fit the seat with your butt.

http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/fl

[DeMoore]

One of the things I remember reading about the S30 is the amount of headroom it has for tall people in comparison to other similar little sports cars. I'm only 5' 10'', so I can't say for a fact, but like I said, I've seen it mentioned more than once on this forum that it has excellent headroom for a car it's size.

Now as far as the "medium build," it's a different story width wise. I have pretty wide shoulders and a size 36" waist, and it feels like a tight cockpit when I'm in the car; snug sideways.

[beandip]

One of our club members Wife is 6'4'' and finds the 240z fits just fine. In fact they have two of them. They recently bought a Cad roadster because she finds it equally comfortable. but a hell of a lot more money.

[epsark]

I have a '73 240Z and I am 6' 4", medium build with a 36" inseam. I fit great! Granted my Corbeau seats have to go all the way back, but nobody will ever complain being behind me, expect maybe other cars.

[lbpdz]

I have a buddy that is 6' 10" and he has commented my Z is one of the few cars he has ever been able to be comfortable in..

[Zs-ondabrain]

Yup, Tara is pretty tall, especially compared to me and Leah, at 5' 7"

[ChrisZ]

I'm 6' 5" and fit fine, Dave i got a 13y daughter as "tall" as you.

Chris

[Earthcruiser]

I'm 6'4" @ 235lbs and fit good in my 240Z. Its a 72 with orignal seats. This is the best fitting car that I have owned. BTW, stay away from 4-runners.

[steve91tt]

Yep, 6'3" here. The 240Z is one of the best fitting cars I have ever driven.

[c240z]

Yes I have a 72 240Z and have had a 87 300ZX. I'm 6'4" best leg room out of all my cars I have had.

[porkchopexpress]

Thank you for all the feedback. That is what I remember from when I was in high school but my comfort standards were much lower back then. Also, I live in the Pensacola area which is closer to Mobile, AL than any of the major cities in Florida. I have been checking local listings for a while.