Altair

Hi, have decided on buying an XJ when one comes along, sat in one today and was really dissapointed how little headroom there is.

Any year XJ taller or have more headroom? I found it difficult to get in and out of, I'm only 5'10 but a big guy.

Anyone had this problem and done any mods to improve access/lower seat?

Cheers.

PS In NZ the XJ's are limited to about 1990 to 1997, then we have the ZJ, which from what I read is unreliable compared to the earlier XJ..BUT...does the ZJ have more headroom?

Mendax13

im 6'2" and have no problem with headroom. mines a 95... if that matters.

Gimmy

I'm 5'6" and smash my head getting in my jeep at least twice a week. It's lifted and I have to hop up a little so that's why but point being it's all about how sit

stormitecture

All XJs had the same bodywork but some seats my have changed slightly the headroom height. But I suspect the difference would be less than 1". You may have to consider custom seats to get the headroom you desire.

The only alternative is to remove the headliner and coat the metal with sound deadening material, but if you want to keep it nice looking, that won't do.

scottmphoto

My current '91 has the regular manual seats and is only adjustable forward and back and rear lean. My old '92 had the electric seats and would also adjust up and down. You might look for some electric seats, that might help.

Demonoid369

Look for a 2 door if you can, they all have the same head room but the 2door does have a bigger door/area that many bigger guys have said help make it easier. Just a thought

freegdr

Ive had both 4 and 2drs being 6-3 2drs are the way to go.

Roler

I'm 6 ft 4 and have no issues in my XJ 4 door.
But I'm not a big dude However, if anything , its not so much the headroom playing up, its the lack of space to move the seat back in mine...

freegdr

Used to bang my head and back on my 4dr..

blakexcore

im 6'2 and have plenty of headroom lol

bryanpmorgan

im 6' and have no problem. my girlfriend is 5'2" and hits her head getting in sometimes...i always thought that was weird.

frantic29

I'm 6'6 and every now and again I'll hit my head getting in.once I get in I have zero issues other than the seat could stand to back another 6-8 inches.

roadraje

sunroof?