hi have a possible deal for maita comming up and well..............emmmm, you can guess by the tilte i am big guy, i talked to seller but havent gone to see vehicle, i figure if i fit in my fiero , the maita should be fine?, any opinions( you dont have to say how big you are) i am six feet, and xx pounds............i getting tired of large cars and wanted to get something sporty small two seater...................well any opinions ok?...................

ps i am not selling my fiero if any one is wondering .............................

i know it sounds silly but i am serious....

[This message has been edited by silver86se (edited 06-06-2004).]

I think the Miata's are more compact. If I were you I'd give it a test before I committed to anything.

I'm 6'2" and I was driving one with me knees under my chin rubbing the steering wheel. I'm a thin guy nad had no problems with my ass in the seat or anything.

Gridlock, that doesnt sound good, thanks.............. .i am going to have to do test "fit" ...................

I'm 6'1" and 190# and I owned one for a couple of years. It doesn't have as much room as a Fiero and no Miatas ever came with tilt steering wheel so fitting your legs under the wheel could be a problem if you have great big thighs. The 90-97's actually have more room than the 99-04 models. They are really fun and handle great and are as reliable as any other little Japanese car. For more info on size/fit go to http://forum.miata.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi and use the search function for previous threads. There are some tricks like taking some foam out of the seat bottom but you should be OK at 6'0", especially if it's older than '99.

I'm 6'2" 230 I kinda fit but wouldn't want to own one. I do like them.

[This message has been edited by Oneredfiero (edited 06-06-2004).]

Is it for your wife and you might, on the odd chance, have to drive it. Is that why you ask?

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Calgary - August 1, 2004 Fiero Fiesta
1984 Indy Fiero 3.4/3100 Hybrid NA
*ALL THROTTLE AND NO BOTTLE*

i'm 6' 2", and my hair brushes against the convertible top ribs. i found it quite distracting. otherwise, great little cars.

I drove a 93 or 94 model, I don't remember which, but it was a 5spd and it was very uncomfortable driving in traffic and having to work the clutch. I had to hold my knee to the side to keep it from banging against the wheel. I am 6' 2" and was about 250lbs at the time.

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--Dillon

Green 1987 GT 5spd
Black 1987 SE V6 Auto _{rusting in peace}

"And this one time, on the Fiero Forum..."

Why not go to a car lot, and sit in one? Your'e going to have to live with it, so you'll have to decide.
I know someone 6'4 who owns multiple Fieros,and feels right at home. I'm 6'2, and wish for a LITTLE more headroom...

"Is it for your wife and you might, on the odd chance, have to drive it. Is that why you ask? " well donk316, i am happily? single now so i can indulge in small cars, and not minvans, for family, and i gues i will have to drive down and take test "fit"..............................why are all my favorite cars made for small poeple .........i fit perfectly in fiero, and have plenty of leg room.......................

I've driven on on a test drive, and didn't like it much. I'm 'built' strangely tho. I'm 6'4" 225 at the time I drove it.. Most of my height is above my waist. (I wear 32 length pants) I was literally pushing up into the roof, but had plenty of room for my legs. The only way I could drive comfortably was to scrunch down in the seat, and that wasn't something I wanted to do for very long. Can't remember which yr model it was.

quote Originally posted by silver86se: "Is it for your wife and you might, on the odd chance, have to drive it. Is that why you ask? " well donk316, i am happily? single now so i can indulge in small cars, and not minvans, for family, and i gues i will have to drive down and take test "fit"..............................why are all my favorite cars made for small poeple .........i fit perfectly in fiero, and have plenty of leg room.......................

lol! Well im 6'4" and i know exactly how you feel.

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Calgary - August 1, 2004 Fiero Fiesta
1984 Indy Fiero 3.4/3100 Hybrid NA
*ALL THROTTLE AND NO BOTTLE*

There were almost 10 Miatas at a hotel here the other day, and all their owners were about 40 yrs. old, around 6ft tall and 200-300lbs

I thought all 40 year old 300 pounders were required to drive Harleys.

My son (5'9" 190lbs) and his buddy (5'11" 275lbs) tried sitting in one at the Detroit International Auto Show this past January. They were both complaining about barely being able to close the door and being incredibly cramped even with the seat all the way back.

Im'm 6'3" and my knees ride against the dash.

im 6-3 220lbs and i do not fit in that car period!!!! my friend had one which is like 5-8 and he fit fine, *chic hieght* hehehe.... if your over 6foot i wouldnt suggest it... i had to drive him home a few times in it and let me tell ya cold winter in boise, with the top down sucked only way i could fit lol

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My car is for sale if anyone is interested pm me

Miatas are built for short, skinny people who are feed rice. if you dont fit that discription you will not enjoy it.