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Old 11-23-2021, 07:15 AM   #67 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Certainly fuel is more expensive in Europe and a big factor in vehicle purchasing decisions. My understanding is that Europeans are more likely to shop daily for groceries though, and therefore don't tend to stock up for a week or a month with big Costco runs. A big run usually requires a larger vehicle. There's no way my TSX would handle the brick of TP and other bulk goods from a Costco run.

Shops tend to be located more locally from my understanding too. I weekly shop for groceries 25 minutes away, for example. Nothing is within walking distance, but I do choose to travel further for the larger selection and savings (low cost price leader).
I drive a car that has arguably amongst the lowest cargo capacity on the entire forum due to its mid engined layout and focus on handling over pretty much anything else.
Yet even I can very well fit a weeks worth of groceries in it with room to spare, and that's for 3 people.
I often do that, and haven't had issues so far.
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