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goldmbr · Dec 1st, 2002, 08:15 PM

Having owned my MCS less than a week, I have had to explain to 7 people (and I know more to come), yes I can fit into the Mini, quite nicely thank-you. I know I am not the only 6'6" Mini driver out there.

AprilWhine · Dec 1st, 2002, 08:25 PM

You left out a major category: people shorter than 5'3". I'm 5'1" and have met people that are shorter than I am at some of the MINI meets.

The hubby however is well over 6', and fits the MINI just fine.

Grinder · Dec 1st, 2002, 08:25 PM

I'm not that big...but i've had some big dudes behind the wheel. 6'7", 280...Fit just fine.

CUTiger3 · Dec 1st, 2002, 08:33 PM

My brother-in-law @ 6'5" had no problem driving my S and commented on the available headroom.

dcfkan · Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:49 AM

Can't poll as I am only 5'2"!

May be we need an extra catagory for 5'2" and under?

DK

deej · Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:53 AM

Im 6'1" i think and still growin

manureshoesdeej

Humourl3ss · Dec 2nd, 2002, 06:57 AM

5'7".

I think all that coffee'n'ciggies stunted those same German genes that made everyone else in my family hit 5'10" or better.

-CW

SoggyCornFlakes · Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:22 AM

6ft, and no problem at all but even I get the same question

LEECE · Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:36 AM

im 5ft 6 so i cannot comment either

Minty · Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LEECE
im 5ft 6 so i cannot comment either

oooh same as me...were matching

Tall bloke · Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:20 AM

6 4", with mases of headroom.
Tall bloke

Paul · Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:54 AM

A bit late now, but isn't 5'3" - 6'0" 160cm-183cm a pretty huge margin? For a guy 6' could be seen as pretty tall, and 5'3" short.

XSmall · Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:25 AM

Got another under 5 ft 2 here! (Hence the name)

monica · Dec 2nd, 2002, 11:07 AM

I was thinking that the initial spread of 5'3 to 6 ft is a bit too vast. Last I read 5'3 was just BELOW the national average for WOMEN and 6' was ABOVE the national average for MEN. Rereading the initial post I think you may acutually be focusing this poll on TALL Mini drivers. Sorry my bad.

BMWAmerica (or whatever they're named) called me today and I mentioned that a seat tilt mechanism would be appreciated by shorter drivers. IMO

but then again that's what they were calling for.

goldmbr · Dec 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM

I know poll biased toward taller drivers. To satisfy my curiosity and to explain (unscientific poll I know) to others there are quite a few tall people driving Mini's. I'm not concerned with National averages. Car was built to accomodate tall people and I want to know the heights of people on Mini2.

COOPERation · Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:19 PM

I feel "short" changed on this one...

AprilWhine · Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by COOPERation
I feel "short" changed on this one...

I meant to ask the last time you posted a pic, but COOPERation, are you really that short, or did you do some of your photoshop magic?

COOPERation · Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
...are you really that short?

I was hoping that no one would notice...my height...is it that obvious?

Damo · Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
A bit late now, but isn't 5'3" - 6'0" 160cm-183cm a pretty huge margin? For a guy 6' could be seen as pretty tall, and 5'3" short.

I thougth that, 9" is a hell of a gap!! (although size doesn't matter

kshapiro · Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine

I meant to ask the last time you posted a pic, but COOPERation, are you really that short, or did you do some of your photoshop magic?

It's neither...COOPERation is a fellow Marylander, and a big bullsh***er. He's 5'11", same as I am. He had his Cooper made HUGE by Jesse James of Monster Garage fame (like the chopper they built for Shaq)...just so he could play with your heads.

View Poll Results: How tall are you?
5\'3\" - 6\'0\" 160cm-183cm	190	64.41%
6\'1\" - 6\'3\" 185cm-191cm	79	26.78%
6\'4\" - 6\'7\" 193cm-201cm	22	7.46%
6\'8\" & over 203cm & over	4	1.36%
Voters: 295. You may not vote on this poll

Dec 1st, 2002, 08:15 PM	#1
goldmbr MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DTW Michigan Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 227 Offline	Height of Mini owners Having owned my MCS less than a week, I have had to explain to 7 people (and I know more to come), yes I can fit into the Mini, quite nicely thank-you. I know I am not the only 6'6" Mini driver out there. 2003 MCS DS/DS Mine 11/25/2002 Last edited by goldmbr : Dec 2nd, 2002 at 12:03 PM.

Dec 1st, 2002, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 10:03 AM Posts: 14,787 Offline	You left out a major category: people shorter than 5'3". I'm 5'1" and have met people that are shorter than I am at some of the MINI meets. The hubby however is well over 6', and fits the MINI just fine. Global Moderator

Dec 1st, 2002, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	I'm not that big...but i've had some big dudes behind the wheel. 6'7", 280...Fit just fine. Whatever.

Dec 1st, 2002, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 345 Offline	My brother-in-law @ 6'5" had no problem driving my S and commented on the available headroom. Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

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Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 13,234 Offline	Can't poll as I am only 5'2"! May be we need an extra catagory for 5'2" and under? DK

Dec 2nd, 2002, 04:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
deej Sewer Surfer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 3,685 Offline	Im 6'1" i think and still growin manureshoesdeej SCONE

Dec 2nd, 2002, 06:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 1,552 Offline	5'7". I think all that coffee'n'ciggies stunted those same German genes that made everyone else in my family hit 5'10" or better. -CW Global Moderator

Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 32,721 Offline	6ft, and no problem at all but even I get the same question Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
LEECE Mrs OnlyS4me Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broad Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 5,488 Offline	im 5ft 6 so i cannot comment either Love you Ruthie, I will never forget you xxx

Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 3,982 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LEECE im 5ft 6 so i cannot comment either oooh same as me...were matching E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 190 Offline	6 4", with mases of headroom. Tall bloke

Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 38,816 Online	A bit late now, but isn't 5'3" - 6'0" 160cm-183cm a pretty huge margin? For a guy 6' could be seen as pretty tall, and 5'3" short. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
XSmall MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 322 Offline	Got another under 5 ft 2 here! (Hence the name) My MINI II, Tank Jr... 04 BRG/W http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/XSmall/24453.jpg

Dec 2nd, 2002, 11:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 537 Offline	I was thinking that the initial spread of 5'3 to 6 ft is a bit too vast. Last I read 5'3 was just BELOW the national average for WOMEN and 6' was ABOVE the national average for MEN. Rereading the initial post I think you may acutually be focusing this poll on TALL Mini drivers. Sorry my bad. BMWAmerica (or whatever they're named) called me today and I mentioned that a seat tilt mechanism would be appreciated by shorter drivers. IMO but then again that's what they were calling for.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
goldmbr MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DTW Michigan Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 227 Offline	I know poll biased toward taller drivers. To satisfy my curiosity and to explain (unscientific poll I know) to others there are quite a few tall people driving Mini's. I'm not concerned with National averages. Car was built to accomodate tall people and I want to know the heights of people on Mini2. 2003 MCS DS/DS Mine 11/25/2002

Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 1,511 Offline	Discrimination? I feel "short" changed on this one... Attached Thumbnails

Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 10:03 AM Posts: 14,787 Offline	Re: Discrimination? Quote: Originally posted by COOPERation I feel "short" changed on this one... I meant to ask the last time you posted a pic, but COOPERation, are you really that short, or did you do some of your photoshop magic? Global Moderator

Dec 2nd, 2002, 01:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 1,511 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine ...are you really that short? I was hoping that no one would notice...my height...is it that obvious?

Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 10,372 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett A bit late now, but isn't 5'3" - 6'0" 160cm-183cm a pretty huge margin? For a guy 6' could be seen as pretty tall, and 5'3" short. I thougth that, 9" is a hell of a gap!! (although size doesn't matter

Dec 2nd, 2002, 07:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 938 Offline	Re: Re: Discrimination? Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine I meant to ask the last time you posted a pic, but COOPERation, are you really that short, or did you do some of your photoshop magic? It's neither...COOPERation is a fellow Marylander, and a big bullsh***er. He's 5'11", same as I am. He had his Cooper made HUGE by Jesse James of Monster Garage fame (like the chopper they built for Shaq)...just so he could play with your heads. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

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