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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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I am stationed in japan and I am coming back to the states soon. I am looking at getting a c5 when I get back but I am a 6' 5" 275 lbs and was wondering if someone like myself could fit in the vette with no problem or would it be a very tight fine?
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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youre to big for that car. Unless youre planning on only driving in a couple hours a week.

youre a big boy, how the hell are you within body fat. are you a Marine, Navy or AF?
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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yes it would be a weekender driving/ toy for myself. I am in the air force and yes i am a big boy but that is what i am looking for because i want a good looking and fast car. so my selections are very limited.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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BS...MArk Johnson and many others are that big...They love there vette...I am 6'2 and 255 I fit just fine with plenty of room
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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You can fit in one, Mr Hawk is 6'5" about wieghed as much as 295 and drove his dad C5 Z06, his firehawk, and his Z28 no problem. It really all depends on how comfortable you want to be, and the shape of your body.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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hey thanks for your help i have decited to get a vette.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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With an added almost 300 lbs. You'll just about be in the weight category of all the Fbods. I keed I keed!
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Old Sep 25, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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BS...MArk Johnson and many others are that big...They love there vette...I am 6'2 and 255 I fit just fine with plenty of room
fit like a glove is just an expression...lol.
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