Originally Posted by
thugpipe
Well you must also take into account that the OP is in europe and it is likely that he might have a much smaller car than we might be used to in the states (then again I can't be sure of that). Even just a frame can be difficult the wrangle into a small car. Maybe he doesn't have the room or interest in folding down his seats every time he wants to travel with his bike. Removing the wheels makes it possible to transport a bike in a car but a folding bike could take up a small portion of just the trunk leaving much more room for stuff and people in the back seats and practical every day living type stuff.
To the OP. Good luck with the new bike and I look forward to seeing how you like it.
It's certainly possible that his car is quite small. But my '87 Corolla isn't exactly gigantic either and the rear seats in mine do not fold down. The space remaining when my BF is in the trunk is arranged a bit differently than with the Cannondale - but I've usually found it easier to find room for additional luggage with the Cannondale - mainly since the frame and wheels are three separate pieces that can be moved around to make space for the other items.
I share your wishes to the OP and hope he finds lots of uses for his new acquisition - I've certainly found that to be the case with my Bike Friday (which will be carried free of charge by Southwest Air on my next trip coming up soon - and has already paid for itself several times over just in avoided baggage charges).