W460 for tall people

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Talljohn
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I'm getting tired or all the leaks and rattles of my series Landrover and thinking about buying an 80's G instead,  however I'm really tall, 6'8". Having never sat in one can anyone confirm what the leg and headroom is like please. Thanks,

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Re: W460 for tall people

I'm also a tall John!  But only 6' 2"

Headroom is ample. Shoulder and arms - ample.

Leg room - about the same as any Merc.  Legs would be sightly bent.  But very comfortable and upright style (great visibility)

Leg room and headroom in rear - not so ample.

Get a leather seated G to feel well cossetted.

Talljohn
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Re: W460 for tall people

Thanks John, good to know. 

tonyhayhighland
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Hi if you fit in a series landy you'll have bags of room in a G:)

Talljohn
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Well, I had to make modifications, but it does work. OK, now to find a suitable car.

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headroom is no issue as the original design brief was that the soldiers sit in the car with their helmets on.

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Thanks Theo, all good news so far.