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I would put in a more detailed subject header, but 'how do you convince your girlfriend that you can spend 2 weeks on the road in europe in a boxster' just wouldn't fit on the subject line.

Anyway, having plans to travel to Switzerland and Italy for a 2 week trip in the box ( and yes the Stelvio pass is on the cards ), I have to deal with concerns about luggage space in the car. I've already conceded that I will pay the Fed-Ex charges for getting her shoes and handbags from Milan back to Dublin, but I'm still running up against a wall when it comes to carry all our (ie: her) stuff.

Has anyone gotten the porsche design luggage for the front and rear ? and if so, are they happy with it ? Is it the best use of space ? The price tag is ummm, well interesting to say the least, but if its the right item to use then so be it....

alan
 
Done it many times - but your best bet is squashy bags, and if summer - her skimpiest clothing [;)]
(She'll be a bit cold at the top Of Stelvio though - snow all year round [8D] )
 
You have the advantage of having an extra boot over myself[;)], we managed to pack for a 21day cruise around switzerland and Italy..
We ended up having too many clothes anyway [:mad:]

garyw
 
I tend to agree.. there shouldn't be too much worry on space as far as I'm concerned. Would be a good excuse to buy some silly luggage though :)

Its not like she wears big bulky clothes in fairness. See attached photo...

Alan

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With regard to trips, we are thinking of taking the 'ferry' to Bilbao / Santander and driving back thro Spain & France. Does anyone have any experience of this trip? If so, which way is best?
 
You can always increase space by leaving the spare wheel at home and bringing a can of tyre gunge instead, either that or leave your girlfriend; all depends on which you think you need most :)



 
ORIGINAL: jw

You can always increase space by leaving the spare wheel at home and bringing a can of tyre gunge instead, either that or leave your girlfriend; all depends on which you think you need most :)
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Hmm..... Tempting... Then again as she's an accountant I will require her skills in financial prudence to stop me bankrupting myself on a planned day trip to Modena...

Wonder if I can bribe her with a teeny weeny handbag to allow me to return via Stuttgart ? Either way, the whole trip is a bit of a dream of mine and should be amazing fun
 
ORIGINAL: HarryBox4899

With regard to trips, we are thinking of taking the 'ferry' to Bilbao / Santander and driving back thro Spain & France. Does anyone have any experience of this trip? If so, which way is best?
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We've done the Bilbao ferry a dozen times or thereabouts. Great if you upgrade your cabin otherwise you're in a shoebox. Quite slow on the way out so take a book/spare girlfriend/4cam Fuhrmann motor to rebuild to occupy yourself with. BUT if your're doing a rally, that';s the time to do your plotting and route planning. When you get to Bilbao, go to the Guggenheim Museum. TOPSPOT. And 20 miles up the coast is Castro Urdiales where you'll get the best seafood tapas in the world.
 
Thanks Alex, appreciated. You would suggest doing the ferry first then? Any particular route back? Yes we do intend to upgrade the cabin - also, just one last question - how many days do you think we should allow for the drive back? Also I'm a little worried about the ferry and my NEW forthcoming Boxster (the waiting is pure PAIN) are they ok with the car? Hows your Cayman loosening up, i'm seriously considering one for my next car instead on a planned carrera 2 after the Autocar write up.
Cheers, Harry
 
I've done it too. I'd suggest ferry first. If you like seafood then San Sebastian is superb for tapas. The Picos de Europa are perfect for stretching the legs on your car (in fact the P. brochure photo's look very P. de Europa.) There's a very romantic hotel in Santilliana del Mar. Potjes is the Kendal of the Picos. You can stage a great drive back over the pyrenees, through the Dordogne (eg Sarlat) and there is a brillaint hotel just below the castle in Samaur that fed me and the missus the best meal we've ever eaten (5 courses for £16 each!!!, plus wine of course).

Pamplona is also worth a detour. Compulsory reading of the 'Sun also rises' for the trip itinery. Don't be tempted to live the plot however.

We also checked out the Rioja region and that was OK but I wouldn't bother again, good for drinking, less good for driving.

It is a fantastic trip and your girlfriend will forget the lack of luggage within seconds.
 
Soft bags are the way to go - I use four Samsonite ones in various sizes that I bought when I got the Boxster - and they are cheaper than the Porsche luggage so you will have more to spend on Fed Ex!

Enjoy the Alpine passes: there's nothing comes close for driving experience in my opinion.
 
We did a three week trip last year through France and Switzerland to just north of Rome and back.

We had no problems with luggage. One large holdall in the front tub and two smaller ones in the back. I used the ploy of "We need to leave space for the booze" which seemed to work. The only problem was where to stow the Panama!

My son and I also went on the PCGB trip to Le Mans last year with two small tents and camping gear including two folding "over sized chairs".

The Boxster is very deceptive when it comes to storage capacity.
 
How do you find carrying luggage effects the handling? If you only had one weekend bag is it best to put it in the front or back?

Paul
 
Remember the name of the hotel at Samaur?
ORIGINAL: uro_who

I've done it too. I'd suggest ferry first. If you like seafood then San Sebastian is superb for tapas. The Picos de Europa are perfect for stretching the legs on your car (in fact the P. brochure photo's look very P. de Europa.) There's a very romantic hotel in Santilliana del Mar. Potjes is the Kendal of the Picos. You can stage a great drive back over the pyrenees, through the Dordogne (eg Sarlat) and there is a brillaint hotel just below the castle in Samaur that fed me and the missus the best meal we've ever eaten (5 courses for £16 each!!!, plus wine of course).

Pamplona is also worth a detour. Compulsory reading of the 'Sun also rises' for the trip itinery. Don't be tempted to live the plot however.

We also checked out the Rioja region and that was OK but I wouldn't bother again, good for drinking, less good for driving.

It is a fantastic trip and your girlfriend will forget the lack of luggage within seconds.
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I'm about 95% sure that the hotel was the
ANNE D'ANJOU HOTEL SAUMUR
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32-33, quai Mayaud 49400 SAUMUR
It's got an amazing view of the Loire at the front and the Chateau at the back. Some of the rooms have the original ancient decor and are amazing. We had a fixed price menu and it was incredible. It is a very romantic place so watch it.
 
ORIGINAL: engineerjim
The Boxster is very deceptive when it comes to storage capacity.
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Sure is. I've given the staff at my OPC plenty to laugh about when I arrive and pluck a Brompton folding bike from the front boot to use as transport back into the city (they're not very conveniently located). The front boot also very usefully swallows the Porsche group 1 & 2 childseat, which is not a small item.
 
Our trip last year, ended with a drive up from Provence neading northwest, with a last overnight stop at Giverney, (there was another one in between) going this route we drove over the ne Milau viaduct...which has been much written about of late, and simply amazing...although rather scarey, if like me you not too good on heights!)...BTW hotel was a chateau 'La Cornich de Rolleboise' riverside view for 104 euros per couple....enjoy!
 
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