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11-04-2009, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Then come up with another topic that hasn't been beat to death and we'll post over there.
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11-04-2009, 09:34 AM | #2 |
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Yep, and it'll continue, until people admit that a large fraction of these things are purchased just cuz of the hype.
And as for crash protection? Just because something is big & heavy doesn't automatically prove that its occupant safety is better than a smaller/lighter vehicle. In fact several small/midsize cars have superior crash results to some of these SUVs. |
11-04-2009, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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My trendy suv...yep styling and profiling.
In the sand... ...and the snow... |
11-04-2009, 09:55 AM | #4 |
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And how often does it snow that much there? How often do you drive onto the beach? Better yet, how often does a Cali resident do those things? Pretty much never, yet about 50% of what I see on the road here is a well-dressed office worker in a brand-new upscale SUV or pickup.
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11-04-2009, 10:07 AM | #5 | |
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4x4 high (part-time) also works when it's pouring down rain so that's a plus too. I bought this thing in 2002 and also pulled my boat with it until I traded boats in 2006..now I could use a bigger SUV. Point is...I use mine. Since mine isn't brand-new or upscale I guess your statements don't apply to me anyways. |
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11-04-2009, 10:12 AM | #6 | |
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His wife drives a brand new H2 to tote the kids back and forth to school and get to her tennis matches. I'm sure you'd scoff at them. On the weekends they use their vehicles at their ranch. 4WD is needed. If they aren't at the ranch they may be at their other house pulling one of their boats out of a muddy bay. Ever go to a trackday? Glamis? The local boat ramp?
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11-04-2009, 09:47 AM | #7 | |
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Those are over hyped. SUV's may have been "hyped" 5 years ago but I haven't seen any ad's, studies or other "hype" recently.
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11-04-2009, 09:58 AM | #8 | |
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It's a war zone out there!! You need AWD and a high seat to make it home alive!! |
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11-04-2009, 06:28 PM | #9 | |
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11-04-2009, 11:10 AM | #10 | |
KTM? Who makes those?
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Somewhat on topic, I love my 4wd Silverado. It hauls my KTM 450 regularly, handles well enough for a lumbering beast, and is all around pleasant to drive. Mileage still sucks even though it is better than my old 2wd Avalanche....even with the larger engine. If I want a fun vehicle to drive, I snag the keys to my wife's GTI. |
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