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Jul 27, 2007 | 08:47 AM

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i am almost 6'8 and i have no problems.

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:52 AM

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for those that don't know, including possible the op, on the left side of the seat there's a lever that raises and lowers the seat. so, if you're hitting your head, or it's tight, drop the seat down.

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by D4u2s0t

for those that don't know, including possible the op, on the left side of the seat there's a lever that raises and lowers the seat. so, if you're hitting your head, or it's tight, drop the seat down.

unbelievably, that probably just helped a lot of people. im shocked how many people have no clue that thing is there.

Jul 27, 2007 | 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Z24driver1986

Hey guys,

I'm considering a Cobalt for a new car and I have been doing some research. So when I was at the Chevy dealer I sat in a sedan (what i want) and being 6'3 I had to have the seat well back so that I would comfortable and safe to drive. Now preferably all the way back was the best but when I went to look in the back there wasn't even enough room to put your feet down. I was kind of disappointed by that fact that my Cavalier has more legroom back there than the Cobalt. How are the rest of you tall people in your Cobalt?

I might even wait for the next generation cobalt.....

At 6ft., I don't have any problems with normal driving.

But when I go to the track I like to use a helmet (not required) I'm UNABLE to sit up straight with a helmet on!

Have to crouch down or tilt my head to the right (LESS than ideal posture for drag racing).

What the heck?!?

Jul 27, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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To tell you the truth. I felt more comfortable in my IRL then in the cobalt SS i sat in. I'm 6'6 BTW

Jul 27, 2007 | 11:51 AM

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yeah with a helmet on I bunt the headliner a little.
but hey, they dont build cars expecting people to wear a helmet! hehe.
I can live with it.

oh btw good call mentioning the lower cushion up/down thing.
that really helps when your a bit taller.

Jul 27, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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6'4 285pounds, lift weights all the time btw. Fit quite comfortably but no room in back.

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:15 PM

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Z24driver1986

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interesting ya I did feel comfortable in the sedan. I do not want a coupe! But I'm just saying I want to make sure I can bring my friends on a drive and make sure they can at least sit down back there behind me.

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:20 PM

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i'm 6'7, 275lbs and i can fit not to bad, but i have the seat leand back a bit, and there no room for anyone behind me.

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by arng22

5'11...no problems here lol

lol 5'11" isnt tall.

Jul 27, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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dude i feel so freaken short on this thread im only 5 9 and with shoes im 5 10

Jul 27, 2007 | 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vetteman99

dude i feel so freaken short on this thread im only 5 9 and with shoes im 5 10

Don't feel bad! At least you can wear a helmet if you want when you go to the track.

(also, Tom Cruise isn't tall either!)

Jul 28, 2007 | 12:31 AM

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I'm 6'2", and i sit up almost straight. I had a buddy that is 6'4" behind me, and he was doing alright, his legs were a little squished, but i mean really... it is a small car! (and the seat was almost all the way back.) I just lowered the seat down when i bought it, and i am fine.

Jul 28, 2007 | 12:42 AM

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I'm 6'4", 280lbs..and I have a sedan. I have no problems with people riding behind me, I just move my seat up a bit, and dont recline it as much. It also helps if the people are small..I havent had a tall person ride behind my seat yet.

Jul 28, 2007 | 12:44 AM

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im 6'4 and my buddy is 6'8 and we both have plenty of head room. if you do have head clearence you better get a balt with a sunroof

Jul 28, 2007 | 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kapster

omg you all are so tall. I would look like a midget next to any of you.

Don't worry, you're not the only one. I'm only 5'4". I'm a midget next to 6'4" Ninja too.

Jul 28, 2007 | 09:58 AM

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I have way more leg room then a Sunfire. I could care less about people in the back. I'm 6'2".

Jul 28, 2007 | 10:03 AM

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uh, yeah, I have a interior fitment prob. I am 5-5 and my head does not line up with the effin HEADREST......

Jul 28, 2007 | 10:07 AM

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6'3 275 no issues.. only thing that killed be was my leg resting on the middle console when driving. after a few weeks it wasnt even noticable..

Jul 28, 2007 | 01:15 PM

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6'1 and I'm very comfortable it in. I have the seat almost lowered all the way, but I don't have it all the way back. My head doesn't touch, and I have the seatback quite straight upward.

Jul 28, 2007 | 01:49 PM

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6'1 and 205lbs and i have no problem driving my lil cobalt around with the seat not all the way back.

Jul 28, 2007 | 01:57 PM

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I'm 6'1 and the only problem I have is that I can't wear steel toe shoes (I'm a size 13) because they get jammed up between the pedals and the dash which could be very dangerous.

Jul 28, 2007 | 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by denlou

I'm 6'1 and the only problem I have is that I can't wear steel toe shoes (I'm a size 13) because they get jammed up between the pedals and the dash which could be very dangerous.

if you are getting your toes stuck in the dashboard you have some serious driving issues!!!

hehe j/k i knew what you meant.

Jul 28, 2007 | 03:34 PM

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Im 6'3" and I drove a SS / SC and it was a little lacking on head room - but I got a 07 SS / SC withthe G85 - Recro seats and I fit with plenty of room and the seats are NICE!