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[Fraser]

Hi there!

First time poster here and very much a classic mini newb!

I'm thinking of getting a classic mini as a little runabout to get me to and from uni. Problem is I'm 6'6" and so was wondering if anyone here is equally tall or has any experience of tall people in old minis? I have ridden in the back of one once many, many years ago and I don't remember having a problem...I was quite drunk at the time though :/

Many thanks in advance for any help, if its a goer I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions for you!

[t@z]

Hi there!

First time poster here and very much a classic mini newb!

I'm thinking of getting a classic mini as a little runabout to get me to and from uni. Problem is I'm 6'6" and so was wondering if anyone here is equally tall or has any experience of tall people in old minis? I have ridden in the back of one once many, many years ago and I don't remember having a problem...I was quite drunk at the time though :/

Many thanks in advance for any help, if its a goer I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions for you!

there are tall peeps on here and you can even buy extender brackets of minispares so you can push the seat back further for your legs. might be a bit of a bummer if you have short legs and a long body but could get a cabrolet

[998 mini 25]

Im about 6ft 2 and i fit. But i know there are definately some bigger people than me out there who said they fitted.

[techno-steve]

its fine if your tall im like 6.3 and i sit in back all the time and in front loadz of room

[dazzul]

Yeah im 6ft my bros 6,4 and we have no problems

[CMcB]

get a Webasto sunroof - no problems then!! lol

[mk1leg]

Of cause you can Squeeze in tuck your knees up under the steering wheel job done...................

[Fraser]

Of cause you can Squeeze in tuck your knees up under the steering wheel job done...................

Cheers all, very much appreciated! Especially your suggestion CMcB

[Retro_10s]

I think if Jeremy Clarkson can get in a mini - most people can

[jjojjas]

I'm 6'2 and my brothers 6'4. we've both had many minis without much problem.....or extender brackets.

[GottaDesigner]

Of cause you can Squeeze in tuck your knees up under the steering wheel job done...................

*Has the most amusing mental image of a daddy-longlegs in a match box*

My lil bro is 6' 3" and although he isn't allowed to drive Monty, he has no issues getting in/out of the driver's seat.

[captainjack15]

Yes you will!

Everyone asks this

Edit: Obviously not short people

Edited by captainjack15, 26 May 2009 - 08:14 PM.

[Fraser]

Yes you will!

Everyone asks this

Edit: Obviously not short people

I thought it might be a common question and I did to try to search for an answer :/

Anyhoo, thanks a million once again!