Tall Boxster Drivers

[chan_paul2003]

Thanks for your input KJM.
Do u mind me asking. What year is your boxster?

[KJM]

2005. I have had it a month, with absolutely no problems

[chan_paul2003]

That's great to hear!

I understand the 2005 model (987) has a fully adjustable steering column which makes it far more accessible for bigger / taller ppl. I love convertibles, but unfortunately my height restricts me somewhat: S2000 and pre-2004 SLKs are too small. Z4 fits like a gloove and I'd prefer a little more room in it!

I'm interested in buying a 2002 or 2003 model (986), however. I'd be interested if any tall drivers, could share their thoughts.

[limoncello]

I'm 6'4"/200 lbs., also tall in the torso - love the car. Not a lot of extra room, but it's a comfortable driving position, even when I'm in the car for a while. The one drawback is the yardstick test for track days. The local track is lenient (one of the few) and lets me drive DE with the stock bars. I'm considering a BK extension so I can get into more tracks. But on the road - no problems. Certainly bigger than the Miata I had before
Search the threads - I think some people have found aftermarket seats that are thinner and sit in the floor - giving an extra inch or so headroom. Racing seats may not provide touring comfort, though.

[chan_paul2003]

Thanks for that.

I can't believe u can fit into a miata / mx5. When I sat in one of those, I had to literally tilt my head 45 degrees!

[deliriousga]

My wife is 6'-2". The biggest reasons we got the Boxster were it's a convertible where her knees don't hit the steering wheel/dash, and her hair doesn't hit the roof.

[civic]

im only 6'1 and my legs hit the steering wheel etc. I'm looking for gt3 seats cause they bolt straight in and apparently lower you an inch? I find the whole driving position uncomfortable. Crossing fingers Gt3 seats fix it all. Oh but i lose my heated seats. mmmm warm