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Is 250s are a small car, but is it to small for me?

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Old 10-28-14, 03:52 PM
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Default Is 250s are a small car, but is it to small for me?

Hello again, I am aobut to purchase an is250 2008 awd.

If I am 6' am I too big for this car?
Old 10-28-14, 04:13 PM
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haven't you gotten into it already if you are about to buy?
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Originally Posted by failtolawl
Hello again, I am aobut to purchase an is250 2008 awd.

If I am 6' am I too big for this car?
No but expect to have no legroom in the back
Old 10-28-14, 04:20 PM
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I'm 6' and have no issue except that I can't fit a 6 pack of beer behind my seat. It's close and I can kinda squish it onto the floor, but would be nice to have an extra inch.

As far as putting a person behind you... that's a no go unless you sit in an uncomfortable position. Definitely not a reason to pass on the car though.
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Im 6"3 and no one can sit behind me except short girls and if they do sit behind It's so uncomfortable to drive in lol. Im sitting upright.

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And don't have kids later in a car seat.
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Same height here but you could live with it for sure, rear view mirrors always in the way etc.
Old 10-28-14, 07:06 PM
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Im 6'4 and I think the IS is comfortable up front. Anyone that sits behind me is another story. I usually dont drive people around because of that. If your a person who needs a car for you and your friends, get a GS, if not the IS is perfect.

My only issue is to be in a comfortable sitting position, exiting the car, the door pillar gets in the way and makes for an awkward exit
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I'm almost 6' and fit perfectly fine in my 350. My boss and one coworker are just over 6' and seem to fit fine as well.

My wife, who's 5'8" has trouble though when our baby is behind her. The seat has to be all the way up to fit the car seat in the back.
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I know people who are 6 foot 3 and comfortably fit in a s2000; it depends on your proportions and driving style. You can have a very laid back driving style without a clutch so you can pretty much like to lay all the way back.

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I hate how my hair is into the sunroof LOL.
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Might be a little tight - I would suggest checking the car out in person
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Like one of the members said. You'll be fine but it's not a family friendly car. Traded mines in two days ago because it was very inconvenient when carrying a huge stroller and trying to go grocery shopping .
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Originally Posted by Jusdc5
Like one of the members said. You'll be fine but it's not a family friendly car. Traded mines in two days ago because it was very inconvenient when carrying a huge stroller and trying to go grocery shopping .
Hmmmmmmm I'll keep this in mind thx
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Originally Posted by Boomin
Hmmmmmmm I'll keep this in mind thx
No problem man


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