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What little cars have a trunk that can hold 2 Dahons

Old 04-17-18, 05:49 PM
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What cars have a trunk that can hold 2 folders?

Especially what little cars have a trunk that can hold 2 Dahons - this is to keep them safe in the city - just tired of bringing them upstairs.


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Old 04-17-18, 10:59 PM
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My 2002 Toyota Corolla fits my wife's Ciao, and my MU SL, with room to spare for helmets, baskets, backpacks. Out of sight, peace of mind.
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You have nice neighbors?

Ask a few to try out their trunks; use a moving(or old) blanket.
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Mini Estate wagons..
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How about a 2007 suzuki forenza? Anyone know if that trunk will hold 2 dahons?

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I have a Hyundai Ionic and can easily fit two folders in there with lots of room to spare. We have put two folders in a Mini Clubman, Ford Focus, BMW 3, Prius, etc.
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Old 04-24-18, 08:21 PM
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I have a Hyundai Ionic and can easily fit two folders in there with lots of room to spare. We have put two folders in a Mini Clubman, Ford Focus, BMW 3, Prius, etc.
Thanks Paul - and everyone. Very useful info for us! We are also open to hatch backs if the totally hide the bikes in the far rear.

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Hyundai Ionic
Mini Clubman &/or Mini Estate Wagons
Ford Focus
BMW 3
Prius
Toyota Corolla (2002)
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Old 04-25-18, 07:34 AM
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What about a Dodge Caliber HATCHBACK 4 DR - anyone get 2 folders hidden in there?
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Old 04-25-18, 12:59 PM
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Paul what year and style was the Ford Focus? How about the above 2002 Ford Focus SE?
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Old 04-25-18, 01:30 PM
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1970's mini Morris should be a hatchback, and should work.
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How about a Jeep Grand Cherokee under the cover?
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Originally Posted by NYCDahon

How about a Jeep Grand Cherokee under the cover?
I have a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it can fit more than 2 folding bikes. ;-)
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Thanks -- I have to drive an hour away to find out --- but would love to know if two would fit in a VERY COMPACT Dodge Caliber HATCHBACK 4 DR Kind of like a smaller Jeep

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Originally Posted by tds101
I have a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and it can fit more than 2 folding bikes. ;-)
Do you use it with the retractable cover - do you think it is safe to leave bikes under there? We are likely buying a 2004 tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by NYCDahon
Do you use it with the retractable cover - do you think it is safe to leave bikes under there? We are likely buying a 2004 tomorrow.
If someone is going to break into your vehicle, they're going to do it. I have the retractable cover, and I don't sweat it. I just put whatever in my Jeep, cover it up, and go about my business.
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Originally Posted by tds101
If someone is going to break into your vehicle, they're going to do it. I have the retractable cover, and I don't sweat it. I just put whatever in my Jeep, cover it up, and go about my business.
Are your 2 folders 20" wheels?
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Originally Posted by NYCDahon
Are your 2 folders 20" wheels?
Hmmm,....my folders wheel sizes,...26", 2 20", 1 16", 2 12",...

2 20" folders easily fit inside the Jeep.
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City parking might be a challenge - but I am getting almost free the biggest trunk on earth - a 2004 Chrysler Concorde with very few miles. haha
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Originally Posted by NYCDahon


City parking might be a challenge - but I am getting almost free the biggest trunk on earth - a 2004 Chrysler Concorde with very few miles. haha
I put a Dahon Speed P8 inside my Jeep this morning,...2 will just fit. THIS trunk is HUGE!!! I honestly think you'll be just fine with it. LOL!!!

PS: I wish my Jeep got the gas milage your car will get,...
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Thanks! 2004 with 90,000 miles $1100 - and look at the length of that trunk!


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Take your bikes to the Car shop and try them out. I do that with Suitcases.
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Honda Fit: best ratio of inside to outside dimensions. You can put at least four folded bikes in a Fit.
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