MKII vs MKIII for a tall driver?

[patrickt]

If you can find a used ERA to your liking, fixing it to fit your size is not terribly difficult. For a long torso you want to have the seat sit flat on the floor, no sliders and tilted back just enough to drop your head but not so much that it puts your knees up too high or so that it's noticeable when compared to the passenger seat. I didn't know that ERA declared a moratorium on deposits. Of course you know that rights in the queue are assignable, generally for a premium. If you have your heart set on an ERA, and it's understandable if you do, then ask Bob if there's a way that he will politely inquire down the list if anyone would like to make a fast buck and sell you their position. Just a thought....

[DrivinWest]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I didn't know that ERA declared a moratorium on deposits. Of course you know that rights in the queue are assignable, generally for a premium. If you have your heart set on an ERA, and it's understandable if you do, then ask Bob if there's a way that he will politely inquire down the list if anyone would like to make a fast buck and sell you their position. Just a thought....

Yeah, I talked to whoever answered the phone on Thursday. He said they wouldn’t take deposits again until they got delivery times down to a year (I think it’s over two at the moment).

Good point on buying a position. I have a target of no later than March 2027 (my 50th birthday) so I’m not in a rush, I’d just like to get the ball rolling finally!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DrivinWest

I have a target of no later than March 2027 (my 50th birthday) so I’m not in a rush, I’d just like to get the ball rolling finally!

That's a reasonable goal, but every year after you hit 50 is a slow decline. When you get in to your 60's, flipping upside down to stick your head under the dash or removing four tight spinners with a lead hammer starts to take its toll. If you can make the deal work, get the car sooner rather than later.

[Unique427]

Originally Posted by patrickt

That's a reasonable goal, but every year after you hit 50 is a slow decline. When you get in to your 60's, flipping upside down to stick your head under the dash or removing four tight spinners with a lead hammer starts to take its toll. If you can make the deal work, get the car sooner rather than later.

All of this is true.

Time does not treat us all equally.

In additon that's a lot of years of lost adventures
and memories. Some of which can not be acquired
any other way.

[DrivinWest]

Originally Posted by patrickt

That's a reasonable goal, but every year after you hit 50 is a slow decline. When you get in to your 60's, flipping upside down to stick your head under the dash or removing four tight spinners with a lead hammer starts to take its toll. If you can make the deal work, get the car sooner rather than later.

Originally Posted by Unique427

All of this is true.

Time does not treat us all equally.

In additon that's a lot of years of lost adventures
and memories. Some of which can not be acquired
any other way.

Very good points. The future is not guaranteed. Fortunately, I do have something in the garage to tide me over!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by DrivinWest

Very good points. The future is not guaranteed. Fortunately, I do have something in the garage to tide me over!

Uh-huh, but if you end up getting a small block you'll always wish you had an FE.

[Unique427]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Uh-huh, but if you end up getting a small block you'll always wish you had an FE.

Yup. Buy once cry once.