Why do hey call it a trunk anyway?

**rick112** · 08-18-2005, 07:16 PM

From the new photos I've seen of he Solstice, I can't understand why they would call it a trunk! It's roof storage. You'd be hard pressed to get a pair of sox in that thing. The Miata has more trunk space!

I know the Miata looks like cap compaired to the Sky. Perhaps I should go back to looking at an SLK-230.

lbsst14 · 08-18-2005, 07:23 PM

Can we please stop talking about this issue? There is plenty of room!

If you want to spend $30,000 more, buy the SLK!!!

Angelqute1 · 08-18-2005, 07:36 PM

snap!!!!

**rick112** · 08-18-2005, 10:10 PM

Thank you for showing me that something can actually fit in the thing! Is that with the roof up or down?

I was really worried after I saw some pics today. I was ready to cancel my order. I don't expect to get 3 friends into the drive-in by putting them in the trunk but I want to make sure I can get an over night bag in. Looks like I can. If the photo you are showing is with the roof down then the car is a keeper. I really am excited about getting a Sky.

Rick

sky_line · 08-18-2005, 10:14 PM

since i don't plan on transporting a body in the trunk...it the space is fine with me!

marklynn70 · 08-18-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sky_line

since i don't plan on transporting a body in the trunk...it the space is fine with me!

Top down, wheels rolling, and no bodies in the trunk.

theirishgonzo · 08-18-2005, 11:30 PM

lets call it what it is. in my best british acent it is a boot

marklynn70 · 08-18-2005, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theirishgonzo

lets call it what it is. in my best british acent it is a boot

I can live with that especially if it ends all the complaining about the lack of trunk space.

swatthefly · 08-19-2005, 10:23 AM

that pic was taken with the top up, but the top can be folded down on top of that bag. dont be freakin out too much over the trunk space. GM likes to underpromist and overdeliver. my guess is that once you have it, youll be surprised at how much you will be able to fit in there. its just a matter of using every inch of space.

brentil · 08-19-2005, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick112

Thank you for showing me that something can actually fit in the thing! Is that with the roof up or down?

I was really worried after I saw some pics today. I was ready to cancel my order. I don't expect to get 3 friends into the drive-in by putting them in the trunk but I want to make sure I can get an over night bag in. Looks like I can. If the photo you are showing is with the roof down then the car is a keeper. I really am excited about getting a Sky.

Rick

People have seen a set of clubs like that with the roof down, and two sets of clubs like that with the roof up.

lbsst14 · 08-19-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick112

Thank you for showing me that something can actually fit in the thing! Is that with the roof up or down?

I was really worried after I saw some pics today. I was ready to cancel my order. I don't expect to get 3 friends into the drive-in by putting them in the trunk but I want to make sure I can get an over night bag in. Looks like I can. If the photo you are showing is with the roof down then the car is a keeper. I really am excited about getting a Sky.

Rick

The car is meant to be a weekend car / date car. You could fit an overnight bag, a small golf bag, etc… in the trunk. That’s it.

And I am sorry if I came across as rude. I come from another car forum where people eviscerate each other…so it’s hard to adjust. Also this topic has been brought up several times, and it’s just getting old.

Lets just say that this shouldn’t be your daily driver unless you’re a single guy (or girl) who isn’t going to be carrying around a lot of stuff.

SKY Spy · 08-19-2005, 01:10 PM

And if you happen to want to add audio equipment to the SKY, "trunk" space will really be at a premium.

S.D.

DuSpinnst · 08-19-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lbsst14

The car is meant to be a weekend car / date car. You could fit an overnight bag, a small golf bag, etc… in the trunk. That’s it.

And I am sorry if I came across as rude. I come from another car forum where people eviscerate each other…so it’s hard to adjust. Also this topic has been brought up several times, and it’s just getting old.

Lets just say that this shouldn’t be your daily driver unless you’re a single guy (or girl) who isn’t going to be carrying around a lot of stuff.

Right it is a fun car, something for me at least to be able to cruise up and down Woodward every August in.

swatthefly · 08-19-2005, 02:46 PM

hey, i just thought of something.........

the trunk in the mx5 is prolly so much "roomier" because of how much the rear overhangs vs the sol. look at them side by side and you'll see how the back end of the mx5 sticks out way further past the wheels than in the sol. again, i say i would rather have the car handle better than add an extra foot of space. leave it the way it is!

Sky4christ · 08-19-2005, 03:33 PM

well I'm single and have the full front seat to use, so bonus I'm single, ugh....

**rick112** · 08-19-2005, 03:40 PM

lbsst14

No offence taken. Thanks for the photo and the info. I feel a little better after your posts. I don't expect to have the trunk space of a '66 Chrysler. I was worried that I wouldn't have the space for an overnight bag with the top down. I will check it out when I see the Solstice next month. Until then my dealer can keep my deposit in his bank account.

08-18-2005, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Why do hey call it a trunk anyway? From the new photos I've seen of he Solstice, I can't understand why they would call it a trunk! It's roof storage. You'd be hard pressed to get a pair of sox in that thing. The Miata has more trunk space! I know the Miata looks like cap compaired to the Sky. Perhaps I should go back to looking at an SLK-230.

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lbsst14 First 2000 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 23 My Photos: (0)	Can we please stop talking about this issue? There is plenty of room! If you want to spend $30,000 more, buy the SLK!!! Attached Thumbnails

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sky_line First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AIKEN, SC Posts: 242 My Photos: (0)	since i don't plan on transporting a body in the trunk...it the space is fine with me! __________________ MY "SKY"......NO LIMITS

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SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,895 My Photos: (47)	And if you happen to want to add audio equipment to the SKY, "trunk" space will really be at a premium. S.D. __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

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Sky4christ First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 101 My Photos: (0)	Single/idiot well I'm single and have the full front seat to use, so bonus I'm single, ugh.... __________________ I love my prelude and have had a hard time thinking about letting her go, but I've finally found a worthy replacement, (saturn sky Redline)

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08-18-2005, 07:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Angelqute1 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,046 My Photos: (11)	snap!!!!

08-18-2005, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	Thank you for showing me that something can actually fit in the thing! Is that with the roof up or down? I was really worried after I saw some pics today. I was ready to cancel my order. I don't expect to get 3 friends into the drive-in by putting them in the trunk but I want to make sure I can get an over night bag in. Looks like I can. If the photo you are showing is with the roof down then the car is a keeper. I really am excited about getting a Sky. Rick

08-18-2005, 11:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
theirishgonzo First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: outside of detroit Posts: 205 My Photos: (0)	lets call it what it is. in my best british acent it is a boot

08-19-2005, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
swatthefly First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cleveland, oh Posts: 432 My Photos: (0)	that pic was taken with the top up, but the top can be folded down on top of that bag. dont be freakin out too much over the trunk space. GM likes to underpromist and overdeliver. my guess is that once you have it, youll be surprised at how much you will be able to fit in there. its just a matter of using every inch of space.

08-19-2005, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
swatthefly First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cleveland, oh Posts: 432 My Photos: (0)	hey, i just thought of something......... the trunk in the mx5 is prolly so much "roomier" because of how much the rear overhangs vs the sol. look at them side by side and you'll see how the back end of the mx5 sticks out way further past the wheels than in the sol. again, i say i would rather have the car handle better than add an extra foot of space. leave it the way it is!

08-19-2005, 03:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,190 My Photos: (0)	lbsst14 No offence taken. Thanks for the photo and the info. I feel a little better after your posts. I don't expect to have the trunk space of a '66 Chrysler. I was worried that I wouldn't have the space for an overnight bag with the top down. I will check it out when I see the Solstice next month. Until then my dealer can keep my deposit in his bank account.

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