Anyway, Henry and I piled into the car today, and I was completely surprised by how HEAVY the Beetle felt. Motor Trend says the curb weight (whatever that means) of the 2003 New Beetle is 2,961 lbs., and that the curb weight of the 2008 Prius is 2,932 lbs.--practically the same. But the Beetle drives like I imagine one of those old cars in film noir movies would, the cars that are always plunging into rivers or racing trains or that sort of thing. I think it's a good thing in a car, personally. (The heft, not the charging-into-rivers part.)
How I might imagine the Beetle: 1946 Packard from Old Car and Truck Pictures
Anyway, I navigated onto the main thoroughfare, feeling like I was driving a boat, and was promptly cut off, and then someone drove about 2 feet behind the Beetle's cute little rear for a while. Well, that's more like it. I'm back in the Beetle again. And I'm happy to be there, even if it doesn't command respect. At least I can be comfortable in the driver's seat!
4 comments:
I'm so glad Brad is back to being able to drive! I'm sure your Beetle missed you tremendously!
I'm glad to be able to drive again as well! It's nice that you'll now be able to drive around in a vehicle that doesn't injure you solely by the fact that you are in it. I would also have to agree with you that the Beetle feels much heavier, and it also seems like you're sitting on the ground!
Awwww.. The little beetle is back on the road. I found some custom parts to make your bug more monster like.. Check them out http://www.sentinelspaintball.com/images/Tank_photos/TankInGarage.jpg
Ha! Thanks, Cody. That will definitely get the Beetle some respect!
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