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Honestly this is absurd. These death machines shouldn't be legal in europe. That thing doesn't even fit in the parking space, even though the parking lot has the biggest spaces in the whole city. The ~~Golf~~ Polo is so small in comparison, it could even hide in front of the engine hood of the truck.

EDIT: It's a Polo and not a Golf, I don't know my cars, sorry for that!

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[–] [email protected] 125 points 1 year ago (110 children)

But you forgot that the truck can be used to haul 4 pieces of lumber twice a year!

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (101 children)

How do Europeans get stuff for their house around? Like do appliances just get delivered as part of buying them? Or are there other companies that specialize in that sort of thing? Genuinely curious.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

In Sweden many lumberyards, furniturestores and shops for appliances got trailers you can borrow for free. For people living more remote it's amazing what you can pack into a Volvo. That and you likely have a neighbour with a trailer.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes amazing what one can fit in a Volvo! Groceries, 65" TV and 2 children in car seats and 2 adults! Love our Volvo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

drop the backseat and you can fit a number of Billys without breaking a sweat

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