Ok let me first start of by saying great site!

I have been looking at the Scion for a few months now and have desided to take the plung :D So I went to the dealer this past weekend and now i am in more love then i was before. They had 4 xBs on the lot but all where automatic. I am in the market for a manual. Now my question is.

I am 6'5" I fit in the **** pit just great, but not sure of clutch location and if it would be an issue with my knees hitting the steering wheel. I have the money to make the deposite to get the xB ordered. But fear Ill have issues.

Are there any other tall drivers out there with a MT xB?

 

I'm 6' 3" and have a manual and have had no problems

 

Im 6'3" and must say my xB is one of the most comfortable compact vehicle I have ever owned... (and I have owned a few), I dont think you should have any problems....

 

I'm 6'1" and I have no problems either, and I have a short shifter that lowers the 5-Speed 1.5"... :D

 

6.0 Ft here and no problems at all. Stock shifter but I am going to change that! I am lovin the head room too!! :D

 

my concern is with the clutch peddal and my knee hitting the steering wheel when i goto shift

 

That has never once happened to me...

 

6'4" not even close to hitting the steering wheel, you might if you get really athletic with your footwork in the twisties.

 

6'2" And no problems with the clutch and my foot hitting the wheel. Having the lady look for something in your pants while you are driving may be a problem though if you know what i mean

 

...Hey Now Too Much Information...

 

Im 6'4" and know his exact fear.. drive a late model jheep wrangler.. mt shin cracks the dash every time I puch the clutch... no such problem here... clear and free shin design...

 

you have to understand that the clutch's range is about as far as the gas pedals... not very much. its not like most cars ive driven where i have to sit pretty close to be able to push the clutch all the way in. Also, you sit more upright, like if you were sitting on a bench.

Just get the manual, imo its the only way to drive this thing.

 

I'm 5'9" and drive an automatic...Errr....Why am did I come in here?

 

I am 6'2", I have an auto. but I find that my left leg is a bit cramped between the car door and steering wheel. But with all the extra head room and rear seat room, I can't complain.

 

My arms get tired stretching to change Xm channels, I miss my remote!

 

You will be fine. Trust me.

 

im 6'2 and i've only had my xb for a day but it does seem just alittle cramped in the legs but its probly just becuase i have to get used to it. I was driving a camaro before this and your almost laying down in that car so im guessing i just have to give it a couple days to grow on me.

 

Okay, This question really confuses me.

If Jynx has time to go to a dealership to check out an automatic, why NOT check out a manual as well?

If they don't have one, then why not just head over to a dealership that does? I think that'd be the easiest method of answering this query. If he doesn't want to head to a dealer that doesn't have a manual, call ahead!

 

You really just have to get used to it. Tou're really more upright in this car, like a bus driver. It'll be fine don't worry.

 

I am also 6'5 and have absolutely no problem driving the manual xB...it has more room than you could ever need.