I am in the market for a new (used) car, and am trying to narrow down my search a bit. My current vehicle is a manual transmission 97 Ford Escort, and while I can get the clutch all the way to the floor with the seat fully forward, I still have to sit on a stinking pillow to feel comfortable with how much I can see out the windshield. Plus, I am concerned about getting into an accident where the airbag deploys since the thing is very close to my face and chest.
Bottom line: I am not just short, I am VERY short (4'8"), so a lot of vehicles are simply off the table for me as far as driving goes. I'd be interested to hear from other short people, or those who live with them, what vehicles are a viable option and (ideally) have decent seat adjustments. I've been sitting on pillows all of my driving life, so continuing to do so wouldn't be the end of the world, but it might be nice to feel a little more like a grownup in my car instead of like a kid playing in Dad's station wagon in the driveway ;)