Had every nook and cranny of the filled to the top. I've also brought home my tool chest in the Z. Its not one that you just carry around either. Oh yeah, my parents live in the same state, but we're hardly next door. I go back home to visit often because my gf is going to school there for now, but I'm never looking forward to the drive. It's about 2 1/2 hours away. Could be worse, but its not worth the gas to go back and borrow their truck for a day. I've learned to be efficient with a hatch.