Bass equipment + Compact car = Headache

[TOOL460002]

Hatchbacks with the seats down will fit a ton. I can get a 4u head, 2 Schroeder cabs, pedal train hard case, bass, backpack, all that in my car, and still have room for another guitar and backpack and a passenger.

I also could fit all that in a mustang. If the back seats fold down you can tertis it in easy.

 

[guy n. cognito]

Subaru WRX hatch. Carry lots of gear......really, really quickly......

 

[duff beer]

I have a Subaru Impreza...my Hartke 410 cab barely fits in the trunk...with less than an inch to spare. The bass has to go in the backseat. I also have a Markbass 410 cab that won't fit in the trunk or the back seat...it has to go on the front passenger seat.

 

[guy n. cognito]

I have a Subaru Impreza...my Hartke 410 cab barely fits in the trunk...with less than an inch to spare. The bass has to go in the backseat. I also have a Markbass 410 cab that won't fit in the trunk or the back seat...it has to go on the front passenger seat.

Sedan or hatch?

 

[Bassmanbob]

There was a thread a while back called something like: Fat rig in a little car. It was a parody of the Tommy Boy scene: Fat guy in a little coat... or something like that. It had lots of pictures of big rigs in small cars. I forget which category it was in. If you find it, it's entertaining.

Found it!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f15/fat-rig-little-car-fat-rig-liiiittle-caaar-859622/

 

[Einherjar]

I have a Subaru Impreza...my Hartke 410 cab barely fits in the trunk...with less than an inch to spare. The bass has to go in the backseat. I also have a Markbass 410 cab that won't fit in the trunk or the back seat...it has to go on the front passenger seat.

You know... I used to have an impreza wrx sedan. I never even thought to try the trunk for my 410. I figured there was no way in hell it would fit. So I would squeeze it into the back seat. Which was not fun. Lol.

 

[fdeck]

I'd downsize my gear before upsizing my car.

 

[NickBEADG]

You know... I used to have an impreza wrx sedan. I never even thought to try the trunk for my 410. I figured there was no way in hell it would fit. So I would squeeze it into the back seat. Which was not fun. Lol.

I'm a huge Subaru enthusiast, my equipment goes in my legacy wagon lol, pleeeeenty of room

 

[brenner182]

Subaru forester ftw. Yeah i get mistaken for a lesbian all the time, but i dont have a problem with moving gear or snow.

 

[NickBEADG]

Subaru forester ftw. Yeah i get mistaken for a lesbian all the time, but i dont have a problem with moving gear or snow.

People highly underestimate Subarus, especially if they're not an sti. But yet I'm like "sorry my $600 Subaru just climbed a snow bank around you because your $40,000 car got stuck on snowy pavement."

 

[guy n. cognito]

Now that we're totally off track....

I love my WRX hatch. The kids can get in and out easily, it holds tons of gear, goes super fast and handles most weather conditions. Makes me wonder why I didn't buy one sooner.

 

[Einherjar]

People highly underestimate Subarus, especially if they're not an sti. But yet I'm like "sorry my $600 Subaru just climbed a snow bank around you because your $40,000 car got stuck on snowy pavement."

I dunno man. Not many people here in Colorado underestimating any Subarus.

 

[NickBEADG]

I dunno man. Not many people here in Colorado underestimating any Subarus.

That's because they all own them Lmao

 

[AdamR]

I have a Subaru Impreza...my Hartke 410 cab barely fits in the trunk...with less than an inch to spare. The bass has to go in the backseat. I also have a Markbass 410 cab that won't fit in the trunk or the back seat...it has to go on the front passenger seat.

I have an 08 Impreza sedan, Couldnt get my SWR 410 in the trunk. Barely got it in the back seat. Switched to a GK Neo 212, I can fit 2 in the back seat, basses and rack in the trunk.

 

[Turtle71]

I sold my truck earlier this year...and recently purchased a new rig, I was kinda worried about moving it.

I have a 2001 Camry, I get my GK NEO412 in the back seat, a 4U rack case & duffel bag on the passenger front seat & floor, and up to 3 basses in hard cases in the trunk, though I usually only bring 2.

It works well, but leaves no room for passengers...I don't think there's any way for me to fit all this stuff in a smaller car.

 

[JohnnyD]

Chevy Sonic Hatchback is fantastic, Bass gear and my Keyboard gear fit, no passengers.

 

[Drewbacca]

I manage with a hyundai tiburon. 210 half stack and bass fit with room for 2 passengers.

 

[duff beer]

Sedan or hatch?

Sedan.

 

[duff beer]

You know... I used to have an impreza wrx sedan. I never even thought to try the trunk for my 410. I figured there was no way in hell it would fit. So I would squeeze it into the back seat. Which was not fun. Lol.

It fits sideways...barely. When I was about to buy it I told the salesman that it had to fit into the trunk before I bought it and that was non-negotiable. Out of sight is out of mind and could prevent a random smashed window and theft.

 

[wideload]

I'd downsize my gear before upsizing my car.

I'd downsize my family before I'd downsize my gear! But we're lucky enough to have extra vehicles. Heck, the wife and kids could take the New Holland tractor - may take awhile...