Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #211
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   From: Jim Dobbins 
Subject: Re: DAILY digest of "miata" mailing list (part 1 of 1)
   Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1993 14:02:57 -0400


>They are dead on in their criticism of the discomfort for tall
>drivers.  I'm only 5'11" and my head bangs against the soft top (and
>the rib supporting it) with the top up.  Visibility also sucks, making
>lane changes to the left a pain.  And the top of the headrest just
>reaches the top of my neck.  And there is not enough lumbar support.
>And the steering wheel is too far away.
>
>The Miata is a difficult car to rate--how do you deal with people who
>make comments like above, but love their car, and would buy another?

Ah Miata Ergonomics.
Being a rabid fan I've seen a couple of potential customers/friends
make other choices cause the car just didn't fit them. I think
Mazda missed some potential customers by not having a bit more seat
to pedal travel and seat to top space. Fits me just fine though.
-Jim