6'5" - Would I fit?
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Depends on how wide you are. If you aren't very wide and are able to fit all the way into the seat then you have a chance to fit into the car. If you are pretty wide then probably not. Why not just try and see? Do make sure someone gets a video of you getting in and out and post back here. 
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I'm 6'4" and once I get in, I have plenty of room. You might have issue of being too tall for the seatback and your head hitting the rollbar. Visit the dealer - thats what I did and then was sold on getting one!
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I just installed a custom big guys seat in my Elise. You're welcome to try it. I'm out by Sea World. There is always a trade off between leg room and headroom. I am 6'1" and on the big side. I have a longer torso compared to my legs. I used to hit my head with a helmet on when my soft top was on. With my new seat, I have an inch clearance to the hardtop with my helmet. I probably picked up 2 inches. If you sit in a car at Gonzaba, just remember that you can modify it for about $500 so that you can fit with an aftermarket seat.
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A number of threads on this, but in general it just comes down to trying one out to see.
In my case, I am 6' 6" and currently at 260 lbs. I have a 38" waist. I fit in mine well, have absolutely no problem getting in and out (top on and top off), and drive it pretty much everyday. Today I just got back from a 300 mile trip (weekend away with my wife) and was comfortable the entire trip. I have had my Elise for 3 years and driven it about 20k miles so far. I found the 2006 and later models to fit me better and this was because of the redesigned pedal box.
In my case, I am 6' 6" and currently at 260 lbs. I have a 38" waist. I fit in mine well, have absolutely no problem getting in and out (top on and top off), and drive it pretty much everyday. Today I just got back from a 300 mile trip (weekend away with my wife) and was comfortable the entire trip. I have had my Elise for 3 years and driven it about 20k miles so far. I found the 2006 and later models to fit me better and this was because of the redesigned pedal box.
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I have seen some large people in the Lotus - like 6'5" and almost 300 pounds. My bigger concern would be the size of your feet. I am a size 11 and I cannot work the pedals with about half of my shoes.
When I drive my Elise I use my driving shoes because my normal shoes are too wide. My suggestion it to make sure your feet fit - if so, you will love the car.:nanner:
When I drive my Elise I use my driving shoes because my normal shoes are too wide. My suggestion it to make sure your feet fit - if so, you will love the car.:nanner:
i am 6'2" and weigh 240. on two different occassions i have tried to get in and out of an Elise, and find it nearly impossible. cant get my legs in or out is the problem.
yesterday i got into one with the top off and didnt really have much of a problem. and then when the owner put the top on i had more headroom than i thought i would. its even odd that the last time i sat in one with the soft top on my head hit the roof, and i felt like a sardine. but not in this one. anyway, at this point i was encouraged.
now comes the bad news.....with the soft top on i couldnt get out, and i couldnt get in. 2nd time thats happened. i didnt want to keep trying because its my understanding you are not supposed to use the steering wheel, windshield, or top for leverage. i was afraid i was going to grab/yank/jerk, etc, on something and break or tear something up.
i guess you just need to go over to your dealer and ask him to help you.
Mike
yesterday i got into one with the top off and didnt really have much of a problem. and then when the owner put the top on i had more headroom than i thought i would. its even odd that the last time i sat in one with the soft top on my head hit the roof, and i felt like a sardine. but not in this one. anyway, at this point i was encouraged.
now comes the bad news.....with the soft top on i couldnt get out, and i couldnt get in. 2nd time thats happened. i didnt want to keep trying because its my understanding you are not supposed to use the steering wheel, windshield, or top for leverage. i was afraid i was going to grab/yank/jerk, etc, on something and break or tear something up.
i guess you just need to go over to your dealer and ask him to help you.
Mike
This is encouraging. I didn't fit well in an exige I tried out a couple of weeks ago, and I'm only 6'3, but if you can do it I must be able to! Also, your avatar picture makes you look like a giant.
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