Can I fit in a new Miata

[JTO]

Hey Guys,

I'm 6' 4", 210 pounds. Is it even worth my while to look at a new hard top Miata?

I like all I read about them but don't want to go through the dealership hassle if I have no hope of being comfortable in one.

Thanks,
Troy

[Steve Carlton]

Put an ad in craigslist and you can have a few at your doorstep in minutes...

[Burnin' oil]

I don't have the answer, but I admire your guts in posting your question on this board.

[Dueller]

At 6'4" and 210, I'd say you can fit into anything you want

Seriously, I suspect it would be a little short on leg/thigh room. Plus, you'll likely be a little cramped reaching for the gear shift.

[JTO]

I'm not overly stupid but I don't "get" Steve's or Burnin's comments.

Troy

[nostatic]

dunno, how big is your purse? If you have one of those huge ones it might be a tight fit.

[kstar]

Originally Posted by burnin' oil

i don't have the answer, but i admire your guts in posting your question on this board.

+1

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by JTO

I'm not overly stupid but I don't "get" Steve's or Burnin's comments.Troy

Not that there's anything wrong with that:

[JTO]

yep. Sorry I asked. Porsche snobs!
Troy

[rammstein]

Its easy to hate on the Miata until you see one AutoX.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by JTO

I'm not overly stupid but I don't "get" Steve's or Burnin's comments.

Troy

As a tall, rather large man (6'4" 240), I have often cast a wistful eye towards the Miata. The pixie little roadster is a peach.

I don't get those bad men either...I just want to sing

[masraum]

You'd be tight in an older miata (NA or NB), but you will probably fit better in a new miata (NC). Since it shares a chassis with the RX-8, it should be a bit bigger.

I'm 6'2" and 200# and fit in mine, my buddy is 6'3" and 275 and is a bit tight in the passenger's side, but then I have an older (NA) model.

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by JTO

I'm not overly stupid but I don't "get" Steve's or Burnin's comments.

Troy

I'm just yanking your chain. I think Miatas are excellent cars. Unfortunately, they've developed a gay connotation, which you should at least be aware of. See here:
Caption this Miata pic

[Tim Walsh]

at 6'0-6'1 I fit easily into my NA miata as well as the newest ones. I know that dtw fits as well.. barely and he's at least 6'3"

[dd74]

I knew a 6+ foot guy (maybe 6-1 or 6-2) who raced a spec Miata. He weighed over 200 pounds easily. Did fine with the car. Drove the crap out of it, in fact.

[steve185]

miata...that's funny

[Moses]

I love the Miata. I think it would be a fun little track car. When I was shopping for my son's first car we saw a beautiful little black on black Miata at a good price. I showed it to my son. He threw me a puzzled look and said, "Dad. I'm NOT gay." Oh well...

[masraum]

Originally Posted by dd74

I knew a 6+ foot guy (maybe 6-1 or 6-2) who raced a spec Miata. He weighed over 200 pounds easily. Did fine with the car. Drove the crap out of it, in fact.

The Spec cars use a race shell seat. that puts you lower in the car and is good for headroom.

Not to mention, there's a big difference between 6' or 6'1" and 6'3" or 6'4".

[Dueller]

Originally Posted by JTO

yep. Sorry I asked. Porsche snobs!
Troy

Nah....the snobs would be recommending a Boxster, ya big galunk

[M.D. Holloway]

I sat in one once - seemed to fit OK if I sorta slumped down and wore a ball cap with dark glasses. The girl that was driving it was only 5'2". She fit great in it great...