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[theducks]

Rented a car today to do some shopping at IKEA. Got a sub-compact 3 door car of some sort. I felt pretty dangerous driving it.. such a small turning circle, and so quick.

Amazingly(?) it had enough room in the back for a table+4 chairs from IKEA, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Very handy.

Eliz's friend Nome came over and we did lots of furniture assembly. Our house now feels more complete. Went out to dinner with Nome and his gf. She's nuts, and funny. Very enjoyable night.

Did a bit of shopping before returning the car. Eliz vetoed the plastic bamboo, even though it would be awesome.

Returned car and caught the Canada line home. 40kms driving = $1.90 in fuel.

Comments

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

I had a similar experience with a small compact car and shopping at Ikea. I believe I had a Kia Rio that weekend, and I fit in a box with an outdoor table & two folding chairs, and a heap of other things. I was impressed with the breathed (sp?) of the car, and the fact it could actually FIT the huge box, flat.

[http://users.livejournal.com/drayke_/]

...but why a subcompact for going to ikea? Wouldn't it have made more sense to hire something a little bigger? :P

I mean sure, it was big enough for what you wanted so you did exactly the right thing, but I would probably have got a slightly bigger one!

[theducks.livejournal.com]

With a sub-compact, I could be sure the rear seats would fold down :D

Also it was cheap.