Noob: test drove supra w/trouble getting in and out of it

[MisterSkiz]

I'm 5'11'' 195lbs and have longer legs - I have to set the seat all the way back to get in comfortably.

I keep one seat preset for driving and another to get in/out.

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[archsteve]

as someone who's picking his first Supra up in 2 weeks (hopefully LOL), would love to hear anyone in my size range (5'-6") for similar issues - do you crank the seat back to get in and use the other preset to get closer to the pedals once seated or do you just lean in and tough it out. Also curious for us height challenged folk on whether the seat adjusts up enough to have decent side/rear sightlines? my one test drive seemed fine (except for a few blindspots) but frankly it was a short drive and I was paying more attention to the controls and the car's road personality

 

[concept]

as someone who's picking his first Supra up in 2 weeks (hopefully LOL), would love to hear anyone in my size range (5'-6") for similar issues - do you crank the seat back to get in and use the other preset to get closer to the pedals once seated or do you just lean in and tough it out. Also curious for us height challenged folk on whether the seat adjusts up enough to have decent side/rear sightlines? my one test drive seemed fine (except for a few blindspots) but frankly it was a short drive and I was paying more attention to the controls and the car's road personality

You'll be fine. There's no need to move the seat back before getting in the car.

 

[5150.MKV]

as someone who's picking his first Supra up in 2 weeks (hopefully LOL), would love to hear anyone in my size range (5'-6") for similar issues - do you crank the seat back to get in and use the other preset to get closer to the pedals once seated or do you just lean in and tough it out. Also curious for us height challenged folk on whether the seat adjusts up enough to have decent side/rear sightlines? my one test drive seemed fine (except for a few blindspots) but frankly it was a short drive and I was paying more attention to the controls and the car's road personality

I'm 5'6 120 pounds and have 0 issues getting in and out of the car (perks of being height and weight challenged i suppose) you should only smack your head once or twice on the pillar before figuring out you have to drop your body into the seat before swinging your head in ? . Seat stays in the same position 99% of the time. The 1% is during canyon cruises where i like to prop myself up a bit to see the roads better. Only gripe i have regarding visibility is not being able to see if a car two lanes over is trying to merge into the same middle lane as me, other than that its a 2-door sports car can't expect much visibility.

 

[Vertex]

as someone who's picking his first Supra up in 2 weeks (hopefully LOL), would love to hear anyone in my size range (5'-6") for similar issues - do you crank the seat back to get in and use the other preset to get closer to the pedals once seated or do you just lean in and tough it out. Also curious for us height challenged folk on whether the seat adjusts up enough to have decent side/rear sightlines? my one test drive seemed fine (except for a few blindspots) but frankly it was a short drive and I was paying more attention to the controls and the car's road personality

I'm 5'6 120 pounds and have 0 issues getting in and out of the car (perks of being height and weight challenged i suppose) you should only smack your head once or twice on the pillar before figuring out you have to drop your body into the seat before swinging your head in ? . Seat stays in the same position 99% of the time. The 1% is during canyon cruises where i like to prop myself up a bit to see the roads better. Only gripe i have regarding visibility is not being able to see if a car two lanes over is trying to merge into the same middle lane as me, other than that its a 2-door sports car can't expect much visibility.

I have no issues with how I have the side mirrors positioned plus the blind spot warning in the car. I just have them to the point where the sides of the car aren't visible so I can see those spots and I can see the rest if I turn my head to either direction.

Getting in and out being 5'11" I just have to twist some myself but I don't have the seat in any other position than my normal riding position.

 

[BimmerGuy]

Nice to see (read) that so many of you recognize this issue (i.e. it's not just me ) and have found a way around it.

Kudos to my fellow seniors here who are still enjoying a small sports car.

 

[kevenv]

I am 6'1", 220lbs and 61 years old. My wife is 5' tall and the first time she got in she banged her head. Getting in I feed head in first hands across to center console then hips. Sit in seat and pull in legs. Getting out is reverse. Feet out first, twist hips out followed by head. Some people are surprised that I fit.

 

[Herbie]

I'm 5'7" and 140lb. I'm also 87. I'm starting to feel it getting in and out, but still hanging in there.
However. my 5' 6" 86 yo wife complains every time she gets it.

 

[Syeeee]

Hang in there Herbie!

 

[concept]

I'm 5'7" and 140lb. I'm also 87. I'm starting to feel it getting in and out, but still hanging in there.
However. my 5' 6" 86 yo wife complains every time she gets it.

You're 87 and only now starting to have discomfort? That good news for us younger senior citizens! If neither of you do squat exercises, they may help keep your leg strength up.

 

[J29DB03]

You're 87 and only now starting to have discomfort? That good news for us younger senior citizens! If neither of you do squat exercises, they may help keep your leg strength up.

That bodes well for me. I do squat exercises everyday. ?

 

[J29DB03]

However. my 5' 6" 86 yo wife complains every time she gets it.

My 5’ 6” 43 year old wife complains every time she gets in/out so don’t take that into account too much.

 

[Habu]

I just dive right in & hope for the best.

 

[BimmerGuy]

Thanks again to all those who replied.

I did buy the car, and with just a bit of thinking and planning, I'm able to get in and out OK. I just have to remember that I'm not driving the Cadillac.

 

[Teleguy11]

I found much relief after installing a flat bottom steering wheel. It makes getting your right leg out much easier.

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