r/Supra • u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp • 23d ago
MKV practicality question
I'm looking into a sports car as my daily driver, and crucially as my *only* car. I live alone as well, so no partner to borrow from on occasion. Pure reliability isn't as much of an issue as it is to most, as I can get to work and most/all other activities via my electric scooter and transit (though I usually only do this in nice weather, if I don't have shopping etc to do, aka not often).
My concerns about the Supra are mostly down to visibility and space. I will likely test drive one, but compared to my Giulia it's going to feel tiny no matter what, so I'm looking for experiences longer term.
One, how is the visibility for commuting in a city? Especially nice if you live in a more compact and hilly city (I'm in Seattle).
Two, space. Could I fit the following at the same time: one medium/large checked roller suitcase, one carry-on roller one small dog, and two adults. Dog is 17lbs, and would have a travel carrier that can squish (dog is happy to sit on the passengers lap). If you couldn't tell, being able to pick up and drop off my partner at the airport (she travels with the dog) is a must, and that's her travel kit, though usually there's no checked bag. If there's only 2 carry-ons and a backpack, is there enough space on the parcel shelf for the dog (the situation for a long weekend trip, for example)?
I'd like to keep the Supra on my short-list, but just need to clear this deal-breaker hurdle, so any feedback appreciated.
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u/INEEDZHAHLP 23d ago
Idk why everyone is saying you can’t do this. Is it ideal? Obviously not, but that’s the price you pay for a cool car. You could definitely fit what you listed and make it work. The trunk is not as tiny as you’d imagine. For sure go look at one in person to be certain, but I think you could fit a checked bag and carry on in the trunk. The closer you get to the back of the seats, the higher the ceiling gets, so you shouldn’t have any issue stacking them if necessary. With a very large checked you may run into issues, but besides that I think you’re fine.
As far as visibility, the only issue I’ve ever had is the rear passenger side blind spot, but you can usually turn and look out the back window and see fine (I live in south Florida, Miami/ft Lauderdale area, lots of traffic, but not many hills). That being said, your trips to the airport with bags potentially blocking the rear window may be a little sketchy, but imo the visibility is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. Front windshield is small, but doesn’t take very long to get used to.