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Originally Posted by Xlr8
The gearing on the Auto is much better for a daily commuter. If you don't insist on a standard transmission then the auto will make a much better daily driver. As far as back seat passengers go that will just be your call. Some who have sat in it say people can fit back there for short trips.
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I agree on the auto for the DD, that's why I picked that option for my FR-S.
As far as the back seat, I looked at it when at the Atlanta Auto Show. Couldn't get in the car but the Booth Girl was a little taller than me (she was probably 5' 9" without heels, I'm 5' 7"). She got in the car and pulled it up into a driving position. There was definitely as much room between the driver's seat and the rear seat as in my wife's Mustang when I'm in it. My 5'10" 16 year-old sits back there all the time.
Would I want to ride from NY to LA back there? No, but I do think its usable. That will be part of my final decision though. Hopefully some of us 1st86ers will be able to confirm in two weeks.