MINI2

jblow · Sep 13th, 2003, 06:52 PM

Just ordered DS S w/ Premium & Sport pkgs. However, after doing some more research and sitting in a non-sunroof S (not available at time of order), I think I will be much more comforable w/o sunroof. Earlier on in the research process, I was told by an MA that sunroof vs. non-sunroof cars have the exact same headroom. I clearly understand now that this is untrue.

The problem is that it appears that the car has gone "scheduled for production" and it is no longer possible to change the order. Given this, does anyone know if there is any possible way to easily modify either the seat mechanism or the lower cushion to accomodate taller drivers?

AprilWhine · Sep 13th, 2003, 06:57 PM

There is no difference in headroom btwn the sunroof and plain roof. The hubby is 6'2, and it's all in his torso. The top of his hair brushes the roof, but he has no problems fitting and driving my MINI.

I believe there is someone posting here who is 6'7, maybe he'll see this thread and post too.

jblow · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:02 PM

I sat in several sunroof cars, then a non-sunroof S. There was ~ 2 inches difference in headroom clearance b/w the two models w/ the seat lowered to the lowest position.

AidenL · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:05 PM

I think the car was designed with someone of 6'8" in mind.........

mrhollio · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:22 PM

I have a sunroof, I'm 6'2" and I have the seat all the way down.... I have absolutely no problem with headroom. .. in fact theres a good 2+ inches clearance even while wearing a hat

stryder · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

There is no difference in headroom btwn the sunroof and plain roof. The hubby is 6'2, and it's all in his torso. The top of his hair brushes the roof, but he has no problems fitting and driving my MINI.

I believe there is someone posting here who is 6'7, maybe he'll see this thread and post too.

That'd probably be user 6F7 I believe you could always PM him, since he was online earlier today.

Anyway, I'm 6'2" and never had any room issues with the sunroof in my car. I really can't see why the seat adjustment would be different in the two cars, but you could always get different seats, if you're over 6'8" or so, but that's not very cheap, I really don't think you'll have a problem unless you're 6'8" and wear a stetson to drive.

NEMINI · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:34 PM

the actual stated difference I beleive, if I remember correctly is .1 inches but unless you are approaching 6' 7" or more it should not be a problem. I've met lots of 6' 5"+ people at MINI meets who have no problems fitting whatsoever sunroof or no sunroof

stryder · Sep 13th, 2003, 07:38 PM

I just dug up the old poll on it here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-discussion/11434-drivers-dimensions-poll.html 37 people who would be considered tall seem to have answered it, so you have lots of assistance.

Paul · Sep 13th, 2003, 08:03 PM

I think it's SLIGHTLY lower above your head with a sunroof, but only very slightly.

AidenL · Sep 13th, 2003, 08:08 PM

Yeah, as the glass slides on the outside, it is more space efficient !

jimmyjp · Sep 13th, 2003, 09:01 PM

Headroom was one of my main concerns, being 6'3"+.

I sat in 2 or 3 cars in the showroom with s/roofs and also drove one. Then went back again and sat in another one, just to make sure.

I now have my MINI and there is no problem with headroom, and I don't always have the seat all the way down. OK, there's not masses of room but enough. I also find the s/roof makes the car less claustrophobic and more open which gives the feeling of more head room, or something like that.

Hope this helps.

JJP

Dark Silver S · Sep 13th, 2003, 10:51 PM

6'4" here, and no problems in a DS S w/ sunroof. I have lots of headroom and lots of leg room. If that's your only concern, fret not. You picked a great color, Joe.

BigKid · Sep 14th, 2003, 04:08 AM

6'3"+ and plenty of headroom with a long torso (inseam only 33"). These cars are mighty mini on the outside and plenty huge on the inside - or was that me? (huge that is). Today I saw a family of four, none of which were in jeopardy of being called petite, climb into a MoonRoof equipped Cooper and take a 15 minute testdrive. The passenger in the rear was at least 6'2" and suffered no difficulties.

vegasmini · Sep 14th, 2003, 05:12 AM

I am 6'7" and I fit pretty good in a MINI. There is a lot more room in a MINI than my truck. I ordered my MCS without the sunroof because I don't like them. I was at the dealer today, and sat in about five different MINIs (I don't know why), but both the models with the roof and without fit me just fine.

Sep 13th, 2003, 06:52 PM	#1
jblow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Headroom concerns Just ordered DS S w/ Premium & Sport pkgs. However, after doing some more research and sitting in a non-sunroof S (not available at time of order), I think I will be much more comforable w/o sunroof. Earlier on in the research process, I was told by an MA that sunroof vs. non-sunroof cars have the exact same headroom. I clearly understand now that this is untrue. The problem is that it appears that the car has gone "scheduled for production" and it is no longer possible to change the order. Given this, does anyone know if there is any possible way to easily modify either the seat mechanism or the lower cushion to accomodate taller drivers?

Sep 13th, 2003, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	There is no difference in headroom btwn the sunroof and plain roof. The hubby is 6'2, and it's all in his torso. The top of his hair brushes the roof, but he has no problems fitting and driving my MINI. I believe there is someone posting here who is 6'7, maybe he'll see this thread and post too. Global Moderator

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	I think the car was designed with someone of 6'8" in mind......... *Global Moderator*

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrhollio road trip time Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PV - SoCal Local Time: 05:34 PM Posts: 429 Offline	I have a sunroof, I'm 6'2" and I have the seat all the way down.... I have absolutely no problem with headroom. .. in fact theres a good 2+ inches clearance even while wearing a hat Trust not the heart of a man for whom old clothes, and the Mini, are not venerable!

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine There is no difference in headroom btwn the sunroof and plain roof. The hubby is 6'2, and it's all in his torso. The top of his hair brushes the roof, but he has no problems fitting and driving my MINI. I believe there is someone posting here who is 6'7, maybe he'll see this thread and post too. That'd probably be user 6F7 I believe you could always PM him, since he was online earlier today. Anyway, I'm 6'2" and never had any room issues with the sunroof in my car. I really can't see why the seat adjustment would be different in the two cars, but you could always get different seats, if you're over 6'8" or so, but that's not very cheap, I really don't think you'll have a problem unless you're 6'8" and wear a stetson to drive. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Use this forum to discuss MINI topics which are not related to other forums. Posts may be moved from here to alternative forums by the moderators without notice

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
jblow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 92 Offline	I sat in several sunroof cars, then a non-sunroof S. There was ~ 2 inches difference in headroom clearance b/w the two models w/ the seat lowered to the lowest position.

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	the actual stated difference I beleive, if I remember correctly is .1 inches but unless you are approaching 6' 7" or more it should not be a problem. I've met lots of 6' 5"+ people at MINI meets who have no problems fitting whatsoever sunroof or no sunroof NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 13th, 2003, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	I just dug up the old poll on it here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-discussion/11434-drivers-dimensions-poll.html 37 people who would be considered tall seem to have answered it, so you have lots of assistance. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Sep 13th, 2003, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	I think it's SLIGHTLY lower above your head with a sunroof, but only very slightly. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Sep 13th, 2003, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Yeah, as the glass slides on the outside, it is more space efficient ! *Global Moderator*

Sep 13th, 2003, 09:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
jimmyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fife Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Headroom was one of my main concerns, being 6'3"+. I sat in 2 or 3 cars in the showroom with s/roofs and also drove one. Then went back again and sat in another one, just to make sure. I now have my MINI and there is no problem with headroom, and I don't always have the seat all the way down. OK, there's not masses of room but enough. I also find the s/roof makes the car less claustrophobic and more open which gives the feeling of more head room, or something like that. Hope this helps. JJP

Sep 13th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 791 Offline	6'4" here, and no problems in a DS S w/ sunroof. I have lots of headroom and lots of leg room. If that's your only concern, fret not. You picked a great color, Joe. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Sep 14th, 2003, 04:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
BigKid PW Mini Lover Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Memphis TN Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 57 Offline	6'3"+ and plenty of headroom with a long torso (inseam only 33"). These cars are mighty mini on the outside and plenty huge on the inside - or was that me? (huge that is). Today I saw a family of four, none of which were in jeopardy of being called petite, climb into a MoonRoof equipped Cooper and take a 15 minute testdrive. The passenger in the rear was at least 6'2" and suffered no difficulties.

Sep 14th, 2003, 05:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
vegasmini Just Motor Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 179 Offline	I am 6'7" and I fit pretty good in a MINI. There is a lot more room in a MINI than my truck. I ordered my MCS without the sunroof because I don't like them. I was at the dealer today, and sat in about five different MINIs (I don't know why), but both the models with the roof and without fit me just fine.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Headroom size for 6'8" dude!	gugy	2nd Gen MINI Cooper S	5	Oct 31st, 2006 05:13 PM
Clutch Concerns	Chip	Faults & Fixes	1	Sep 3rd, 2005 07:18 PM
Sunroof versus headroom	sivado	MINI Cooper S	21	Apr 13th, 2004 07:30 AM
Newbie seeks sunroof advice: headroom? color?	ericg	MINI Cooper	8	Jul 18th, 2003 03:05 PM