C219 CLS55 and CLS63, 2004-2010

6'3, can't fit.. anyone else thats tall have problems?

Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Maybe left coasters get the squished editions?

Do you lean the seat back? I keep mine pretty straight.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Brav - I sat in the CLS at Brabus and drove a CLS at Fletcher Jones and had no problems in either car hitting my head on the roof, or feeling cramped, and I am 6'2" tall. My buddy, who is 6'3" tall, and was with me on each occasion, also had no problems with there not being enough head room in the CLS. Can't understand your problem, however each of us has their own way of positioning themselves behind the wheel, so I guess your just not a CLS kinda Guy. - Bob
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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I mean it was difficult to get in and out, but I think every car I know of is hard to get in and out of at my height.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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hmm...

Thank God I'm 5'8" :p
The S-class seat feels like a couch.

All of a sudden I feel short...I need a Lotus Elise...
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Old May 13, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by SSpray
I am 6’3” and went to look at a few cars this past week, the CLS being one of them.

I was disappointed to say the least!
I was thinking the CLS55 would be logical lateral move from my E55. After just sitting in the CLS I instantly changed my mind.

The CLS is a great looking car, but it is just not for me!

And I thought my XJR had a low roof!

UPDATE!
I changed my mind on the CLS.
I played with a CLS55 a few days ago...I walked away with a much different opinion! I guess The car was able to chance my first impression!
I managed to put the seat in a great location for driving and comfort.
As for the visibility issue...it has less than some other cars, just no less than a sports car.
I am officially putting the CLS55 back on my "possible replacement of the E55 list!"
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Old May 13, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Evolution Marine
Brav - I sat in the CLS at Brabus and drove a CLS at Fletcher Jones and had no problems in either car hitting my head on the roof, or feeling cramped, and I am 6'2" tall. My buddy, who is 6'3" tall, and was with me on each occasion, also had no problems with there not being enough head room in the CLS. Can't understand your problem, however each of us has their own way of positioning themselves behind the wheel, so I guess your just not a CLS kinda Guy. - Bob
Damn, well maybe you can meet me at Fletcher and we can both sit in the same car and see what the hell is wrong with me..
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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[QUOTE=Brav] my hair hits the headliner. I'm pretty sure I had the seat all they way down.

Well it seems to me that your hair is the problem! Isn't it steel blue and a foot high on top? LOL
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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[QUOTE=BENZGal]
Originally Posted by Brav
my hair hits the headliner. I'm pretty sure I had the seat all they way down.

Well it seems to me that your hair is the problem! Isn't it steel blue and a foot high on top? LOL
Amature.. can't even quote right.

Keep talking with that 210 trash.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Amature.. can't even quote right.

Keep talking with that 210 trash.
Aww....Come on dollface you know I love your hair. Go ahead and get your new ride, it's no match for my M5. I will send you some burnout pics today. uncle...uncle
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Careful.. its hard to hold the camera out the window, shift, and steer all at once. might break a nail
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Careful.. its hard to hold the camera out the window, shift, and steer all at once. might break a nail
That's what knees are for silly!
Seriously....good luck with the car shopping. Check out EBAY again for the 55's. I found a few on there last week.
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Old May 14, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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Careful.. its hard to hold the camera out the window, shift, and steer all at once. might break a nail
Being single and young, I thought you would have done more difficult things while driving with your female passengers.
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