dnewton3
Staff member
I have a question specific to two simultaneous conditions:
1) late model ND series MX-5 owners
2) persons of significant size
I am not particularly tall (5'10"), but have a 50" chest and 38" waist; barrel-chested, as it were. I am interested in buying an ND series, but don't want to get something I'm not likely to fit in comfortably for long periods of time. I realize I can go do a test drive, but those typically don't last long; they want their car back soon lest they think you've lit off with the auto. What I'm interested in is actual reports of long-term comfort; 3-6 hours of constant seat time. I'm worried that I'll feel cramped after several hours. What seems perfectly fine after 5 minutes in the dealership is not the same as 5 hours in the seat. (Motorcycles are notoriously the same; soft seat and soft suspension make for a great test ride for 15 minutes, but tell you nothing about how it's going to feel after riding from IN to SD for two days). This will not be my DD; it's supposed to be my fun trip vehicle for long vacations and twisty roads.
There are many glowing reports of how great the car is; excellent handling, decent power, fun factor, etc. But I've not seen any YT video or other report of how well big guys (and girls) fit into the car for real road trips.
Anyone here fit condition 1 and 2, and have insight?
1) late model ND series MX-5 owners
2) persons of significant size
I am not particularly tall (5'10"), but have a 50" chest and 38" waist; barrel-chested, as it were. I am interested in buying an ND series, but don't want to get something I'm not likely to fit in comfortably for long periods of time. I realize I can go do a test drive, but those typically don't last long; they want their car back soon lest they think you've lit off with the auto. What I'm interested in is actual reports of long-term comfort; 3-6 hours of constant seat time. I'm worried that I'll feel cramped after several hours. What seems perfectly fine after 5 minutes in the dealership is not the same as 5 hours in the seat. (Motorcycles are notoriously the same; soft seat and soft suspension make for a great test ride for 15 minutes, but tell you nothing about how it's going to feel after riding from IN to SD for two days). This will not be my DD; it's supposed to be my fun trip vehicle for long vacations and twisty roads.
There are many glowing reports of how great the car is; excellent handling, decent power, fun factor, etc. But I've not seen any YT video or other report of how well big guys (and girls) fit into the car for real road trips.
Anyone here fit condition 1 and 2, and have insight?