Review: Thule Boxster 611

Could you share what kind of impact this had on your fuel mileage?

Rob,

Hard to for say for sure since I also had 4 people, a 60lb dog and all our gear on board. I did try to make sure that the box was positioned in my slipstream as much as possible. I would say the drag has been minimal. I never get the loud roaring at highway speeds that I used to get with some of my boxes- which tells me it is not in the wind as much. Hope this helps.

That vehicle is not very visually pleasing. It hurts my eyes and makes the Thule look even nicer. Is that what you were going for?

kevin, your comment hurts my brain. are you an asshole?

Ugh, you some kind of douch bag?

Kevin,

It’s a polarizing design to be sure. The comment is a little juvenile, but all the same I am sorry about your sore eyes. Godspeed with the healing.

Is it just me or are these things really overpriced? It’s two big pieces of not very high-tec plastic and a little hardware. You’d think Rubbermaid would jump in with a $150 roof box and undercut thule and yakima.

SSF,

It is a lot of dough – main reason I do not have one… However, I will say that while testing it I was in love with it. It is probably overdesigned to be awesome. The mounting and lock hardware were mindless to operate and the thing is watertight. It rode on my car for over 3 months and nary a drop. Outa’ my league, but some people have it to spend – you feel?

I thought the same thing about the price when I got my Yakima a few years back but it has been well worth it. Side note: the lid on mine blew off in a dust storm outside of Salt Lake City once….good times. for sure.

Thanks TC for the response. I am a student who wants to be a photographer just thought it was a trick or something. No offense, I hope.

I have a 3-dr Hyundai accent, and am looking for a cargo box. Do you think this would be too big to use with a small car? Thule’s “fit guide” on their website recommends this box, but it’s hard to tell if that’s simply because it’s new and expensive. What do you think?

Sue,
This is a big box and may look a little silly on a small car – that is debatable. If it is good ole’ utility that you want, this thing swallows a lot of gear. That equals beauty to me!

Kevin – no offense taken, the Scion XB treads lightly on the planet and holds all the gear I need. That is the real appeal.

Nice review. I’ve been researching a lot of cargo box, and I’ve decided on this one. It’s going to be my first cargo box, so i’ve decided to spend the money while I can afford it. hopefully this thing will last longer than expected.

Hi t.s. worley,
This is the nicest box out there for sure.Just yesterday we had one on top of our 2004 Honda Pilot just to see how it will look.I wanted the Atlantis 2100 but i wouldn’t be able to open the hatch all the way.Up here in Canada these babies are $ 999.00 at Racks for Cars (Edmonton area) plus 5% tax,when you consider that out bucks $$ are like on par we get ripped off in Canada,i wish i could pay “only” $ 800.00 US/CDN …who cares.Enjoy you new trunk.

hey scion people. we just bought a 2011 xb yesterday and want to get the roof cargo thing happening. can someone recommend the exact yakima or thule roof rack system that will fit this car? we would be eternally grateful

Ellen,

I just got on the Thule site and punched in my info – they make it pretty easy. Start there, or go to a local retailer, they’ll know what you need.

hey i just purchased a scion xb, thanks for your post. my trunk space has a flipping huge subwoofer in it, and im a new dad! do you think the thule has space for a baby stroller folded down? i gotta find something that will also keep a stroller dry or my subs have to go. any advice would be helpful