is anyone like 5'0" - 5'3" driving an I35?

I'm thinking about buying one but it will probably used part time for a car for my gf to drive (all the cars I own are stick) and I'm wondering is the I35 a easy car to drive for a short girl? hahaha

I dont need her banging into crap especially with the wonderful A33 turning radius

 

I'm nowhere near that short, but I don't think it shouldn't be a problem.

The driver's seat has vertical height adjustment, and it goes up pretty far.

 

My Wife is about 5'4'' and no more problems than she has had driving any other car. She still seems to find something to run over!

 

Malik,

Long time no see...... go for I35!!
Get her one or two of those cute "Hello Kitty" Pillow to seat on.

 

LOL! My wife is 5'-1". She normally drives her '05 Acura TSX while I drive the I35. When she drives my car, she "fits" just fine. As mentioned, she raises the seat up pretty far, so she has no issues with seeing in front or behind.

The two biggest issues she has are the turning radius of a land yacht, and torque steer. The latter she could learn to handle if she drove the I every day.

Now having said that, the Acura TSX is a PERFECT fit for her. Not too big, great turning radius and handling, decent power from a 4 banger, etc. I'm a Nissan guy from the first car I've owned. The I35 is my my 7th. If the G20 was still in production, it would have been a good choice. The G35 was just too much $$ at the time. ..

Sorry for the long response. Bottom line, have her testdrive several times, mimicking parking scenarios, etc. Of course all this depends on how often she'll be driving it. Good luck, I love the I35.

 

ahahahhaa how did you know she likes that too!!! she drives an integra now which i think is fine and nice and i think its a good size but she wants something with a six and I want another daily driver thats unlowered for the USC parking lot speedbumps the size of logs



thanks guys I think I'll have her test drive one and see how it feels... its a big car, I like the TSX but she doesnt and I am a Nissan fanatic sooooo you know how it goes



Simon how are you man??? call me

 

Got your number down.. will hit you up later... Hey, if I30 (A32) is an option... you can look for a decent 98-99 I30 auto too.. there are plenty down in SoCal..... My gf still drives the I30t & Impreza Wgn... (switching btwn the 2)..and she is about 5'0-5'1

 

so when you coming out here? hit me up bro, yea I'll keep my eyes open ehehe

 

my wife's about 5'2" and she can handle the I35 as well as the big *** Q45 no problem you shoudl be just fine. I hear ya, trying to save on future body work bills...lol..

 

Only problem I see is that you are going to let a girl drive your I35!

But I'm sure you have already thought about that.

 

hahaha yeaaaaaa she doesnt like it that much so thats cool all that matters is I like it right? right? ahahahaah i let one girl drive my Lexus and then i heard from my friends she was smoking in it and pimping it around town so cant let that happen

 

If I ever found out someone was smoking in my car I might have to kill them. If it was a girl, slave labor may have to do.

I even smoke and I wont do it! I learned my lesson with my last car, and I hardly ever smoked in it. It's just nasty.

 

I now stay away from girls who smoke because they make cars smell from just sitting in them... and dropping them off on the side of the freeway on long drives for a smoke gets old hahaha j/p j/p one girl wanted to smoke and she wouldnt wait so i kicked her out of my Max... hahaha

 

Not to turn this into a smoking thread, but if you cant wait that long to have a smoke, there is a problem.