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Old 10-02-2008, 09:45 PM   #82 (permalink)
bennelson
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Wow, look at the size of the pizza rack on this car! I could fit a couple extra larges up there!

Seriously though, I had my 18 year old brother over today to help me move my old washer and dryer.

When we pulled in the driveway, he said "what the hell is that?", referring to the car.

I took him out for a ride. The very first thing he wanted me to do was floor it.
I can only get the car up to about 40 mph before hitting a 25 and then 15 mph zone.

He got into the vibe of the car pretty fast. By the time we made it down to the golf course (no didn't take it on the greens, but was tempted to..) he wanted to drive.

I pulled into a parking space (sidesways! it fits like that!) and we traded seats. He had a blast driving back to my house.

The car is actually pretty comfy in the passenger seat, with my arm resting on the door without the window in. I also found that since the charger is in back, instead of under the passenger side of the dashboard, there is actually room for me to stick my legs straight out like in a recliner. Comfy! (I am 6 feet tall!)

I am now just imagining my brother driving this car over to high school and pick up chicks....
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