Boxster luggage capacity

zach · 07-25-2016, 10:17 AM

Boxster folks:

My friend is thinking of renting a Boxster during an upcoming trip to the Bay Area with his wife. He's a little concerned about how much luggage the car can hold in the trunks. Will two normal roll-aboard carry on suitcases fit?

I googled around a bit on this but figured I might as well ask here as well.

Thanks in advance!

John V · 07-25-2016, 10:45 AM

The answer is it depends.

My rolling carry-on fits in the front trunk with the long dimension aligned with the front axle, but stood on its side (i.e. not laying flat). It will also fit standing up, but only if it's at the rear of the compartment. It will also fit in the rear trunk, laying flat. So that would indicate "yes."

However, my rolling carry-on is smaller than most, because it's designed to fit in the overhead bins of all the major airlines. some of the ones I see people bring on planes don't fit (they tend to be too long) so they need to be turned sideways. People who bring those bags on board are what we refer to as "assholes." if your friend is an asshole, his carry-on will not fit in the Boxster.

JST · 07-25-2016, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

The answer is it depends.

My rolling carry-on fits in the front trunk with the long dimension aligned with the front axle, but stood on its side (i.e. not laying flat). It will also fit standing up, but only if it's at the rear of the compartment. It will also fit in the rear trunk, laying flat. So that would indicate "yes."

However, my rolling carry-on is smaller than most, because it's designed to fit in the overhead bins of all the major airlines. some of the ones I see people bring on planes don't fit (they tend to be too long) so they need to be turned sideways. People who bring those bags on board are what we refer to as "assholes." if your friend is an asshole, his carry-on will not fit in the Boxster.

What JV said, though it's also worth noting that a 981 might offer slightly different luggage carrying capability than a 987.

A search of "981 luggage" on google images brings up some reassuring pics, and here is a post that gives the dimensions of the frunk:

http://www.planet-9.com/981-chat/798...imensions.html

equ · 07-25-2016, 01:05 PM

We can easily do long-weekend or longer trips in the Boxster, with beach umbrellas even... But, some boxy/hard luggage may have issues. Multiple soft smaller pieces would be safer.

zach · 07-25-2016, 01:19 PM

Thanks guys. This is helpful.

07-25-2016, 10:17 AM	#1
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	Boxster luggage capacity Boxster folks: My friend is thinking of renting a Boxster during an upcoming trip to the Bay Area with his wife. He's a little concerned about how much luggage the car can hold in the trunks. Will two normal roll-aboard carry on suitcases fit? I googled around a bit on this but figured I might as well ask here as well. Thanks in advance!

07-25-2016, 10:45 AM	#2
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	The answer is it depends. My rolling carry-on fits in the front trunk with the long dimension aligned with the front axle, but stood on its side (i.e. not laying flat). It will also fit standing up, but only if it's at the rear of the compartment. It will also fit in the rear trunk, laying flat. So that would indicate "yes." However, my rolling carry-on is smaller than most, because it's designed to fit in the overhead bins of all the major airlines. some of the ones I see people bring on planes don't fit (they tend to be too long) so they need to be turned sideways. People who bring those bags on board are what we refer to as "assholes." if your friend is an asshole, his carry-on will not fit in the Boxster.

07-25-2016, 01:05 PM	#4
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	We can easily do long-weekend or longer trips in the Boxster, with beach umbrellas even... But, some boxy/hard luggage may have issues. Multiple soft smaller pieces would be safer.

07-25-2016, 01:19 PM	#5
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	Thanks guys. This is helpful.