More than a big help, it's the cure. TFrog is solid, despite the large hatch, and has come in handy as often as a rented pickup truck.
As much as I love having a hatchback, I can live without it. In fact, it was quite a revelation, when I bought the GT convertible, to discover a trunk. Not a REAL trunk, mind you, but just enough room to stow my valuables when I leave the top down.
Think of it as a larger-than-average glove box.
dwight