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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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wife is going to start traveling more and is looking for the best suitcase for air travel and also to fit in the c5 . she is looking for something that an old [maybe i should say mature] woman can handle and will meet airline specifications . she wants one and not multiple cases . HELP!!!! and thanks . . . .peace
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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Im Not Sure What She Is Looking For. Anything Fits In The C5. I Get My Huge Bag (for My Wife And I For A Week) Plus My Wife's Makeup Thingy, Plus Two Golf Bags.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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If she wants to carry it on there are some nice bags made by Travel Pro that my wife uses as she travels on planes every week, and has tried them all.

One good thing about them is you can replace the wheels on them instead of having to replace the whole bag
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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A coupe can carry a lot of luggage.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bucwheat
A coupe can carry a lot of luggage.
You're not kidding. We've taken a lot of stuff, including several large suitcases and smaller bags in ours.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
You're not kidding. We've taken a lot of stuff, including several large suitcases and smaller bags in ours.
I've had my coupe packed with an amazing amount of luggage for a 4 day trip. The coupe will hold a lot, a convertible or FRC much less.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bills03Coupe
I've had my coupe packed with an amazing amount of luggage for a 4 day trip. The coupe will hold a lot, a convertible or FRC much less.
I still manage to get a lot in My Vert!!!!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Go to WalMart and buy a full set of blue soft side luggage that is awesome and enough for two people for a week or more for around $60...I know from experience.
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Originally Posted by vermjpv
I still manage to get a lot in My Vert!!!!
Yeah, but you've never been shopping with my wife!!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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thanks folks !!!!!!!!!!
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Just let the wife pack it. You'll be surprised what she can get in there.
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Here's a hint for golfers with verts. Pickup one of the collapsable/foldable bags put it in one of the rear compartments. They don't take up any room at all. Then, lay your clubs flat and pack on top of them. They take up no room at all and my clubs always go with me on trips - or I don't go.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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I've got two of the largest carry-on bags that also have wheels and collapsible handles plus extra compartments. They easily fit in the back of the Z06 with room to spare, including three large tote bags. You only have to be concerned with the height when they lay down so you can get them under the rear window. Believe it or not, there's still room for the stuff you accumulate on any trip. I've had an amazing amount of luggage in my trunk for more than a week's road trip. My wife has never complained that she had to leave something home. You can find good quality bags at Walmart.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Benpup
Just let the wife pack it. You'll be surprised what she can get in there.
Yea, just look at her purse! I bet Jimmy Hoffa is in some woman's purse and she just doesn't realize it yet.
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Seems the limiting factor is the air travel and requirements for size, etc... The car can handle anything she would take as a carry on. Focus the energy on best for air travel and her lugging it around most easily.

Might look into one of those things that covers rear compartment contents if it is a coupe. And be sure she parks it in a safe place while she lets it set at the airport. At our local airport there was a story about valet joyriding cars and theft of a Hummer!
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