lauraJ 0 Posted November 30, 2006 Hi all i'm new on here, I am seriously looking to buy a corrado in the next few months. But someone did mention a problem to me. And well it's a size issue, i'm only 5'4 and i'm wondering if i would be able to reach the pedals. A silly question I know. I just don't wanna turn up to test drive one and find i can't even reach the clutch :oops: cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted November 30, 2006 you should be ok, they have adjustable seats :) you could always get a booster seat or put a block of wood on the pedals. welcome btw what model are you going for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbeige 0 Posted November 30, 2006 My better half is 5' 4" as well and she managed to drive our Corrado, just with the seat as far forward it could go and on its maximum height!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Monkey 0 Posted November 30, 2006 My missus is about 5'4, and still gets the pedal closer to the metal than I do! Welcome to the forum........I am sure you won't be dissapointed with the Corrado, or the people on here! Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsbellew 0 Posted November 30, 2006 My other halfs about the same and can drive my C no problem, well the only problem is she never puts the seat back afterwards, so its akward to get into after her :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foggystorm 0 Posted November 30, 2006 going the other way, I am 6'7 and can fit in mine fine too :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted November 30, 2006 Im 5'5 :oops: and have no problems at all with not being able to reach the pedals! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted November 30, 2006 I'm only 5'-5'" too. but my corrado has no seats. must have been ok when it did though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgbv8mike 0 Posted November 30, 2006 You should have no problem, Laura, My better half's only 5'2" and she has no problems (other than beating me to the keys in the morning !) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted November 30, 2006 My daughter is 3ft and she can touch the pedals with her toes when the seat is adjusted - TBH the adjustment range on the manual seats is fantastic so you shouldnt have any problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted November 30, 2006 i'm sure there will be someone on the forum in your neck of the woods who'll let you have drive around the block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted November 30, 2006 cheers for the responses, you're all a friendly bunch!! well i'm looking around 1992 age, would really like the vr6 but insurance could be a issue only 22. but i am looking for 'The' Car, and i know it sounds girly but gotta be the right colour lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted November 30, 2006 the mrs is 5'2" but will never get near the drivers seat! :lol: she drove the valver round the block okay though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60greeny 0 Posted November 30, 2006 i'm another who's only 5'5 :D no probs @ all although if u have the seat on its lowest settin u can only just see over the steerin wheel!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted November 30, 2006 haha thats a good look then!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted November 30, 2006 this could almost warrent a 'whos the shortest and tallest rado owner' thread! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted November 30, 2006 and the newbie starts something lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted November 30, 2006 i'm another who's only 5'5 :D no probs @ all although if u have the seat on its lowest settin u can only just see over the steerin wheel!! :lol: ur deffo a Hamster-a-like then :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattnorgrove 0 Posted December 1, 2006 going the other way, I am 6'7 and can fit in mine fine too :-) I'm also 6'7" and was thinking of removing the front seat "a la" Hightower of "Police Academy" fame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlett 0 Posted December 1, 2006 Hi...! I am 5'5" and found that the 'rado was perfectly propeortioned for me. I could reach the pedals, see all around me and reach for 1st gear without any hassle (had a Jeep once that I had to stretch right out my seat to put it in first - it was huuuuge!). Plus in the 'Rado I could reach everything with the seat at its lowest setting and the back of the seat angled back rather than the stereotypical girlie driver nose on the steering wheel thing... buy one, you wont regret it!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted December 1, 2006 i know i do want to get one, but it's gotta be at the right price etc. thanks everyone for helping me decide lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted December 1, 2006 i'm another who's only 5'5 :D no probs @ all although if u have the seat on its lowest settin u can only just see over the steerin wheel!! :lol: ur deffo a Hamster-a-like then :lol: :lol: :lol: VR6Storm... get your eyes checked.. Greeny's not "the Hamster" he's Ant! :D Laura, you'll be fine, now what colour and spec were you looking for (please not pink! ;) ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraJ 0 Posted December 1, 2006 well would like a vr6 but insurance could be an issue. some maybe might just start with a 1.8 version. Looking for either black or dark blue. could be swayed by red lol. I'm not a pink kinda girl. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites