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im six feet tall....am im too big for the is250?

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Old 06-21-15, 06:43 AM
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Default im six feet tall....am im too big for the is250?

i've noticed the inside is a lot smaller than other cars..will i feel cramped inside?
Old 06-21-15, 06:55 AM
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I'm just over 6'3 and I feel comfortable. But it will be tight for anyone to sit behind you.
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Well. Its not as low as a corvette but its pretty low being a sport sedan. Inside is no prob though. Im 6 feet. getting in and out is more.. engaging ^.^ Makes you appreciate suvs.
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seating position is def low... im 5'8 w/ no issues but i think for someone above 6 it might be challenging
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6'4" athletic at 230. I fit fine, one of the most comfortable cars I have had.

My daughter that is 5'6" sits behind me fine, a little tight though...
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6'4" @ 240. Getting in and out can be a pain, particularly when in a tight parking spot. (Car sits very low, and the "B" pillar is farther forward than I would prefer. However, once inside the car, it is very comfortable.
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I've lost 40 pounds since owning the IS 350. 6' 0" @ 240 lbs is much more comfortable than 280 lbs. That said 240 lbs is still tight. Getting in and out might depend how far back you like to set your seat too.
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I'm 5'10" and 160 lbs, so not that tall. However, with a 36" inseam, I have quite long legs. Headroom is never an issue for me and my short torso, so it's just fine in the IS. However, legroom can be challenging in some cars, but in the IS I have no problem getting comfortable.
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Its great once your inside but getting in/out got real old for me. In GS now
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Agree with the majority, getting in and out is the big headache. It gets old. Definitely a car for people on the smaller side.
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6' tall crew checking in. No problems here. Just go sit in one and test drive it and you'll know if it's comfortable enough for you.
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I am 6"3 an I fit comfortably. The IS is not really a family car because the front seats can slide pretty FAR back to give you significantly extra leg room. I find my car super comfortable in side. Getting in and out can be a pain because the B Pillar is a little too forward. I sit sholdeer next to the B pillar and getting out, it gets in the way when exiting the vehicle. Ive never had that issue with it on any other car
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6'4ish and my head hit the the ceiling with the seat at the lowest seat position. And there's no way anyone would be able to fit behind me. Depends on how bad your posture is and how tall your upper body is.
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Originally Posted by NickTee
6'4ish and my head hit the the ceiling with the seat at the lowest seat position. And there's no way anyone would be able to fit behind me. Depends on how bad your posture is and how tall your upper body is.
do you recline your seat at all, or have spiked hair? Just wondering your seat posture... I am close but definitely not hitting my head.
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6'5" here, I opted for an F-Sport with no sun roof - gave extra clearance. With the sun roof it was to close for comfort for me.


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