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Any tall people here have the IS250?

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Old 08-23-09, 10:34 AM
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I'm extremely interested in the IS250 and I test drove it twice yesterday. I am very impressed with the car but the only thing holding me back is the headroom. I'm 6ft 4in tall and I have to put the driver's seat height all the way down and lean the seat back considerably in order to have enough room - and the hair on the top of my head still scrapes the ceiling a bit. I don't know if I can get used to this or not but it would be cool to get some opinions from other tall people who have the IS250. Thanks!
Old 08-23-09, 10:35 AM
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im 6'2" but i lower the seat all the way & move it back half way & im good!
Old 08-23-09, 10:36 AM
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dont forget to be a "gangster" & lean it back
Old 08-23-09, 12:03 PM
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I am 6'3", seat all the way down & tilted back a bit works for me.
Old 08-23-09, 12:53 PM
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I am 6"5 and have no issues driving the IS, more than enough room and adjustability
Old 08-23-09, 12:54 PM
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6'3" and I fit fine with the seat low and most of the way back
Old 08-23-09, 01:06 PM
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or another way is get the new is250C?
Old 08-23-09, 01:08 PM
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if you are tall & have more than 170lbs then try to sit in for more than 10-15minutes.
the seat cushion goes down little bit and you will have more head room space
Old 08-23-09, 01:49 PM
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Only 5'10" and I still feel cramped
Old 08-23-09, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by lxslvr2500
Only 5'10" and I still feel cramped
haha im 5'11 and feel perfect i got long legs so whenever some people wanna ride with me they fight over who sits behind the front passenger
Old 08-23-09, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mv350
haha im 5'11 and feel perfect i got long legs so whenever some people wanna ride with me they fight over who sits behind the front passenger
Same with me but everyone that rides with me isn't that tall so it's all good.
Old 08-23-09, 06:12 PM
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im 6'1 and i have seat all the way down and back. works for me =)

It was a concern for me too when i purchased the car. but its fine, unless u are 7'5 or something ..... then that is another story.
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One possible way would be to order one with the X-Package and no sunroof. That would help ameliorate the lack of headroom.
Old 08-23-09, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CRB
One possible way would be to order one with the X-Package and no sunroof. That would help ameliorate the lack of headroom.
Doesn't it only add another inch?
Old 08-23-09, 06:46 PM
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i'm 6'0" flat and I feel snug.

I definitely did have to depress both sides of the seat adjusters though. It was too high (for my taste) to begin with but it's perfect now

Getting in the car is a very very slight chore even at just 6'0"

By the way any reason for the IS 250 over the IS 350? Do you need AWD or MT?


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