Will I fit?!

[james911rs]

Thinking of buying a 914, but at 6ft 4in think It might be a bit tight. I had loads of room in my 911 but the 914 is much lower.

I am also 15 stone so what is the width like? will I be up against the door?

Thanks

[Sam]

Loads of room in a 914. Especially width. Try one, but I think you'll be just fine.

[Porky Scratchings]

Hi James,

I had the same concerns, not quite as tall as you at 6-2 but a bit heavier and can assure you the 914 is quite a suprise, getting in is easy (gravity helps) and the seat is "snug" but elbow room is fine for a '70's sports car.

Now getting out is another matter...

Happy hunting!

Porky

[james911rs]

Hi, I am going to try one but its about 175 miles away and i dont want to waste my time or his.

Thanks

[lennyhope]

I am 6,1 and find the difficulty with a standard stering wheel against the top of my legs....

[Ian Gunney]

I'd have through that you'd be OK

If you are looking for a '14, what I would say is to try a couple - there are nice ones out there but many aren't!

Worth speaking to Kevin Clarke (he posts here - 914Kev) - he probably knows of one.

Ian

[SiJ]

I'm 6'3" and 15 stone and my mate is 6'4" and nearer 16 stone. We both fit in fine and have survived a weeks rallying together.

You should be fine. I've got a momo wheel which probably helps....

Good luck

[SiJ]

I should have added on previous post, my mate is travelling to the US in November to track down a decent 914. There's room in a container for two. I can drop u his details if you want to contact and see if it's of interest. Pm me.

Good luck

[james911rs]

Ive actually found one from a ddker which is a bit of a project, which is what I want really. Something to do over the winter to get on the road for the spring.

But thanks for the offer.

[Matt black70]

Hi James.
Who found it

[james911rs]

I was trying to be diplomatic, ok alright aren't you the clever one!!!!

[moriarty]

Hi How far away are you from Newton Poppleford? you could go and see Crispin Manners at Oak tree garage, he's usually got 914's in for repairs/service and he will tell you all you need to know about 14's.

[james911rs]

I'm about 2 hours away but its good to know hes quite local.

Thanks

[914-6]

Hi, just read your thread, I'm in Andover, just up the 303 from you, I have a RHD and a LHD here, neither car can be driven--as I cant get them out of the garage (too many projects in the way) ---however if you need to drop your arse into a car you're more than welcome.
Just give me a call on 07785 792412.
Ref height, a friend of mine also a 14er now living in Russia is about as tall as you and they aren't a problem for him.
Cheers

Ian

[jonat127]

Hi James,
I am 6'4" and weigh even more than 15 stone
Anyway, I fit into my 914 just fine. You may find leg room a bit tight if you have very long legs, mine are 33" inside leg when I am buying trousers! I drive my 14 without a shoe on my right foot as it gives me a bit of extra length. This is only really an issue for selecting 1st gear cos with shoes on my leg is a little more bent such that the lever just contacts my knee. I also have a slightly smaller than standard steering wheel which gives a bit more knee room.
However, all that said the 914 is probably the most comfortable "hoby" car I have ever owned.
Buy one and enjoy.
Jon