Who says New Beetles are small?

[monogodo]

My wife and I bought a new loveseat at Ikea yesterday, and needed to get it home. Luckily, the hatch opening was 1" wider than the width of the loveseat, and Ikea provided twine to tie down the hatch.

Here's proof that a New Beetle isn't as small as people think:





We drove 30 miles at 61mph with it like this, and had no problems.

[Lnzbug]

Cool pic!

[marvins_dad]

Heh!

Good Job monogodo!!!

[dnyed]

[kcfoxie]

I love threads like this

[jdesigns]

That's awesome!

I hope you don't mind, but I lightened up the second pic so you can see it better.

[dunno513]

My first experience with space was trying to put a footstool in the back of the bug. My 3 year old was in the back so folding the seat was not an option. It was a good laugh had by all. My last daily driver was a P/U.

[monogodo]

Originally Posted by jdesigns

That's awesome!

I hope you don't mind, but I lightened up the second pic so you can see it better.

Nah, I don't mind. I didn't bother cleaning it up, and for some reason my flash wasn't working properly. It'd go off, but the pic came out dark. I've got 2 other pics that are even darker than the one I posted.

[PhoenixRising]

Great thread! Bugs are always bigger then you think; a bit like a TARDIS.

[WNAB911]

Great pic! Our cars are much bigger then they look!

On Saturday I had both boys in the back seat in their car seats, my wife wedged in between them, a full size charbroil gas grillon the front passenger seat, and the dog in the hatch with a 20 gallon cooler and two camp chairs!

We must have looked like the circus clowns getting out of the car!

[yellowherbie]

Thankyou for posting! Im going to Ikea in 2 weeks, and I have to find a "simple" loveseat for my place. I was wondering, if the one I wanted would fit.

However my drive home is 4.5 hours and the speed limit is 70.. Hmm, maybe I should use a truck.

Great picture, anyways

[Fowvay]

hehehe it looks like there is more loveseat sticking out than is in... thats awesome.

[LanyBug]

Oh My. It looks like your Beetle's going to the loo. I almost snorted soda out of my nose looking.

[yellowherbie]

Originally Posted by LanyBug

Oh My. It looks like your Beetle's going to the loo. I almost snorted soda out of my nose looking.

yah, some threads will actually make the soda come outta your nose... or laugh really loud...



Oh yeah, Mono.. what loveseat did you get? pics?

[mezonesxbox]

i personally think Nb's are big....

REALLy! They should make a smaller, 2 seater, engine in the back new beetle. That would be very sporty

[monogodo]

We got the Klippan loveseat in Kottla white:



We also picked up a Udden shelf for the kitchen area.

As for the speed, I could have driven faster than 61mph, it was just easier to set cruise control and not worry about it. The only portion of the trip I was worried about was after getting off the Tollway and driving through downtown to our loft. The drive was pretty much a straight shot south, with gentle curves.

Our cats already love the new loveseat, too:

[dnyed]

Right on!

[Witchywoo]

Originally Posted by monogodo

We got the Klippan loveseat in Kottla white:



We also picked up a Udden shelf for the kitchen area.

As for the speed, I could have driven faster than 61mph, it was just easier to set cruise control and not worry about it. The only portion of the trip I was worried about was after getting off the Tollway and driving through downtown to our loft. The drive was pretty much a straight shot south, with gentle curves.

Our cats already love the new loveseat, too:

they are so beautiful! pretty kittys!

[gilligan]

Ooooooooo they look so cute together, I miss my cat really bad
That is so cool that you used your car for something purposefull.
I use mine to look snooty.