Luggage space in NC mx5

[The Moose]

A mate and I have 10 days in New Zealand (south island) in jan and I've been looking for something a bit more interesting than a focus or similar. It turns out that it's almost impossible to hire a boxster or similar but I've found a chap with a NC sport for a reasonable sum of money. My only concern if the 2 of us will be able to fit a months worth of luggage (also spending time in Oz) for both of us in the boot of this thing (also including some camera equipment).

My gut feel is that if I arrange to leave suitcases with matey renting the car, and take a bunch of small soft luggage we can pack into squishy bags and fit in with no probs. but never having driven a NC I don't know for certain!

I could go to my local Mazda dealer, but don't want to waste a salesmans time if there's no chance at all.

So, at this point, I wonder if the PH MX5 fellas have any pearls of wisdom?

[Munter]

I don't think you will get 2 cases in the boot of the MX5. Unless they are both max hand luggage size or smaller. You might get all the stuff in by just tipping it in/soft bags. But even that might be a bit tight. So I think your plan to leave a lot of your "stuff" somewhere and take what you need for the duration of the rental is more appropriate.

Or see if you can rent a soft top M3, or a Holden V8 or something like that.

[The Moose]

The MX5 seems to be the best bet all round - can't see any rag top m3s or holdens - apparently due to their strict speeding rules or something!

The chap is a small independant fella and seems to be very helpful with routes etc so I'll ask about leaving the big luggage there.

[Craikeybaby]

I've done a few 2 week trips in mine, but the most we've fitted in is: a hand luggage sized case, my camera back, a soft bag with my clothes in, an other soft bag with the GFs shoes in and then space on top for jackets etc.

[The Moose]

Sounds reasonable for what we need then...hopefully no room for coats required!

[johnfrommk]

Is it worth buying a Bootbag before leaving and using as a case to take luggage over? It can then be used for its proper use over there.

[The Moose]

johnfrommk said:

Is it worth buying a Bootbag before leaving and using as a case to take luggage over? It can then be used for its proper use over there.

As in boot-bag.com?

The only downside to that is that it then makes it hard to leave the car for any length of time unless you're at a hotel.

[Bat28]

We managed to fit stuff for two for two weeks holiday in France and Italy last year ... but it was tight !

[johnfrommk]

The Moose said:

As in boot-bag.com?

The only downside to that is that it then makes it hard to leave the car for any length of time unless you're at a hotel.

I used to lock mine in the car whilst away temporarily>

[The Moose]

johnfrommk said:

The Moose said:

As in boot-bag.com?

The only downside to that is that it then makes it hard to leave the car for any length of time unless you're at a hotel.

I used to lock mine in the car whilst away temporarily>

I see what you mean. I guess that could work...as long as someone doesn't REALLY want my stuff!