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Tootalltodrive

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Hi, I am looking to buy a Jaguar F Type and due to COVID-19 I am unable to test drive the car or check I fit. I am 6ft 7. I am average leg and torso. Any other tall drivers? Experiences! I will have to pay a deposit soon, but have been told if I don’t fit I will get a refund.
 
Hello,

I’m 6’ 1” & have the standard old seats. No problem for me but seat is right back. I do have longish legs though, 33” inside leg so my leg cannot fully extend.

The newer seats, I believe, are thinner & give slightly more leg room.

I’d sit in car & adjust those seat buttons until your fingers bleed. It will be worth it.

Good Luck! 👍
 
I’m 6’2 originally had a MY2015 car with performance seats and found the leg room marginal even with seat right back. I now have a MY2018 car and leg room much better, seat no longer at back. Seats more comfortable as well.

Regards
Andrew
 
I’m 6’4 and fit comfortably in my MY18. I have the glass roof too and that hasn’t caused any restrictions. It would be a terrible day to buy one and find out otherwise though.
 
Thank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
 
Tootalltodrive said:
I am 6ft 7. I am average leg and torso. Any other tall drivers?
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That's confusing - how can your legs and torso be "average" yet you're 6ft 7? Do you have a very tall head, or thick feet? :?

Assuming you mean "equally proportioned" I'd say your legs might be a bit long for an early model with the thicker seats, and headroom might be a bit tight (though not in a convertible, obviously! ;)). Really, there's no substitute for actually sitting in one, rather than theoretical speculation. I'm 5ft 11" with 32 inside leg and fit very easily into my MY18, the seat's not right back and there's plenty of room to stretch my legs.

If you have to buy now, I'd insist on a returnable deposit if you don't fit into it.
 
I'm 6'4 and the new thinner standard sport seats on the MY20 are really good, they are much better than before especially if you are tall.
 
Tootalltodrive said:
Thank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
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Did you not read you need a newer car ? Check this post : by apr1962 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:34 am
 
Dan_Veluwe said:
Tootalltodrive said:
Thank you all, so the car I am looking at is 2014 with performance seats 14 way adjustable with a flat bottom steering wheel. In regards to advice, it’s the perfect spec, do I put the deposit down now or wait till after COVID19?
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Did you not read you need a newer car ? Check this post : by apr1962 » Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:34 am
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Okay but people said it was better... but thanks for checking I can read, good to know the support is high 😘
 
DaddyDarren said:
Hello,

I’m 6’ 1” & have the standard old seats. No problem for me but seat is right back. I do have longish legs though, 33” inside leg so my leg cannot fully extend.

The newer seats, I believe, are thinner & give slightly more leg room.

I’d sit in car & adjust those seat buttons until your fingers bleed. It will be worth it.

Good Luck! 👍
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Thanks!!
 
I'm just 6ft with 32in inside leg. With my performance seats in 2015 coupe I could do with a bit more legroom. To get the seat as far back as possible, I have to compromise on having the seat back a bit more upright than I like. (Also could do with the steering wheel a bit closer.)
There's loads of space beyond the pedals, I often wonder if the pedal arms could be changed for more legroom.
If you are 6ft4 you really should try before you buy or be prepared to compromise on ideal legroom. Let us know how you get on.
 
I have performance seats in MY20 convertible and am 6’ 2” with 34”inside leg. No problem for me and the seat is not fully down and at least 1.5” from fully back.

If they guarantee a returnable deposit then you don’t have anything lose and the car won’t get bought by someone else. Most people buying used have to compromise on spec so if you’ve found the ideal spec you’ve done well. Good luck
 
GusA said:
I have performance seats in MY20 convertible and am 6’ 2” with 34”inside leg. No problem for me and the seat is not fully down and at least 1.5” from fully back.

If they guarantee a returnable deposit then you don’t have anything lose and the car won’t get bought by someone else. Most people buying used have to compromise on spec so if you’ve found the ideal spec you’ve done well. Good luck
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Thanks, I think I will drop the deposit down on Monday and then when this all blows over get over to view and try the car
 
Just a thought and I don’t know if it’s possible but worth checking to see if it’s possible to fit the newer thinner seats into an older model car? Could make all the difference. I’d be surprised if they changed the mounting points. Others on this forum may be able to advise.
 
I'm 6 foot MY 14 and again seat fully back, more upright than ideal so that my right foot isn't at an uncomfortable angle. I'd say beware.
 
Thank gawd I'm only 5'6''...just have to tie a couple of wooden blocks to my feet to reach the pedals ;-)
 
Being tall is great until you call a dealership and have to ask to check fit for driving and they think you just want to drive without buying. Only 24 so buying my Jaaaaaag young.
 
I was also 24 when I got my first XK8. Racing green convertible 1997 model I think. Used to park it in the consultant's car park (before the days of passes and barriers!)
 
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