On Nov 3, 4:00*pm, Mel > wrote:
> I want a 2008/2009 convertible, but I need a tad more carrying
> capacity than the miata-sized trunk. *How can I find a way to carry a
> couple more suitcases?
>
> I know the coupe has a nice large volume of cargo space underneath the
> hatch, but I have had a coupe before, and now I want a convertible.
> My problem is that I need to travel once a month or so with the old
> lady out to see the grandkids,.. a 10 hour ride. *To take the stuff we
> (she) requires for the trip, the convertible just doesn't have enough
> space in the trunk. *The coupe has plenty.
>
> Got any ideas? *What possible way is there to carry a little more
> stuff? *I had luggage racks on a Miata, and an MGB years ago. *A Miata
> buddy had a trailer hitch on his car to tow a little trailer to haul
> race wheels to events, and he suggests using some sort of platform
> plugged into a receiver hitch.
>
> Any info will be greatly appreciated.
>
> mel

THat is why I did not get a C6. My suggestion would be to get a 2004
C5 convertible. Plenty of trunk space - we went to FL for two weeks
with it.