A couple of important details: (1) I stand at just over 6' 1" tall, and (2) our Eclipse has a sunroof. Both of these are anti-headroom factors, but try as I might I still can't find a way to fit comfortably in this car. With the seat lowered to the floor my forehead rests firmly against the headliner. With the seat significanlty reclined I have headroom, but my arms aren't long enough to hold the wheel as I like. Moving the seat forward or aft is also futile.
A telescopic steering wheel might solve this problem, or alternatively, no sunroof. But in the meantime, my 30-90 minute commute (based on traffic) has the makings of a chiropractor's dreams. My advice if you're in the market for an Eclipse, or any car for that matter... test drive it first.
Mike Schmidt, Vehicle Testing Assistant
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