Idiot SUV owners have trouble selling

[kev374]

Some of the new crossovers (RX, FX etc.) combine the efficiency of a car and the look, space and utility of an SUV. There is no reason to buy a true gas guzzling SUV unless you plan to tread on the Rubicon trail on a regular basis.

BTW, I drive a Nissan Frontier, but it’s a 4cyl so it gives me 24mpg. Also, since I used to race motorcycles I NEEDED it to transport my bikes to the racetrack. I made a concious decision to avoid the 6cyl even though the 4cyl is a bit difficult to use due to it’s lack of power, I just could NOT accept 15mpg of the V6.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

Volvo XC driver here. Bought it to lug our 90 lb dog and kids and their stuff around. Wife drives a prius – company car. Id prefer to not drive an SUV but she wanted a safe SUV for our family and it serves its purpose. I wish the MPG was a lot better and if there was a way to reprogam the onboard computer, Id outlay the cash to do it.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

Volvo XC driver here. Bought it to lug our 90 lb dog and kids and their stuff around. Wife drives a prius – company car. Id prefer to not drive an SUV but she wanted a safe SUV for our family and it serves its purpose. I wish the MPG was a lot better and if there was a way to reprogam the onboard computer, Id outlay the cash to do it.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

Volvo XC driver here. Bought it to lug our 90 lb dog and kids and their stuff around. Wife drives a prius – company car. Id prefer to not drive an SUV but she wanted a safe SUV for our family and it serves its purpose. I wish the MPG was a lot better and if there was a way to reprogam the onboard computer, Id outlay the cash to do it.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

Volvo XC driver here. Bought it to lug our 90 lb dog and kids and their stuff around. Wife drives a prius – company car. Id prefer to not drive an SUV but she wanted a safe SUV for our family and it serves its purpose. I wish the MPG was a lot better and if there was a way to reprogam the onboard computer, Id outlay the cash to do it.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

4s Renter

Volvo XC driver here. Bought it to lug our 90 lb dog and kids and their stuff around. Wife drives a prius – company car. Id prefer to not drive an SUV but she wanted a safe SUV for our family and it serves its purpose. I wish the MPG was a lot better and if there was a way to reprogam the onboard computer, Id outlay the cash to do it.

[SHILOH]

Can some of the engineers weigh in on the “water-Power” technology….
This report says the military is going to use it on their Hummers – with a gas/water engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOsOB3z3IE
It’s …H2O to HHO..?

Is the hydrogen safe to use like this?

[SHILOH]

Can some of the engineers weigh in on the “water-Power” technology….
This report says the military is going to use it on their Hummers – with a gas/water engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOsOB3z3IE
It’s …H2O to HHO..?

Is the hydrogen safe to use like this?

[SHILOH]

Can some of the engineers weigh in on the “water-Power” technology….
This report says the military is going to use it on their Hummers – with a gas/water engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOsOB3z3IE
It’s …H2O to HHO..?

Is the hydrogen safe to use like this?

[SHILOH]

Can some of the engineers weigh in on the “water-Power” technology….
This report says the military is going to use it on their Hummers – with a gas/water engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOsOB3z3IE
It’s …H2O to HHO..?

Is the hydrogen safe to use like this?

[SHILOH]

Can some of the engineers weigh in on the “water-Power” technology….
This report says the military is going to use it on their Hummers – with a gas/water engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOsOB3z3IE
It’s …H2O to HHO..?

Is the hydrogen safe to use like this?

[dharmagirl]

Wow! Don’t Californians get testy when someone challenges/comments on their car choice. Yowza.

I have no problem, either, with people who own trucks because they need them. There are plenty of people here in Temecula who need to pull horse trailers, boats, or use trucks for farming.

What I take issue with is the big, shiny “status symbol” SUVs. The fancy Escalades and other “blingy” cars. When I’m doing 71 mph on I-15 – and those vehicle angrily pass me and give me a dirty look, I just smirk at them. They either have no clue as to how inefficiently they are driving and/or dont care.

I’m sorry – I dont buy the excuse that you “need” a huge vehicle for kids. It’s a “want” not a “need.” I have friends who have kids and live in Europe. Yes, Europe has better public transport options than SoCA does…but my friends’ kids play soccer, tennis, take cello lessons, etc and they seem to do just FINE without gas guzzling vehicles.

As I said earlier, we’ll see how much people love/need their SUVs when gas is $5.37/gallon.

[dharmagirl]

Wow! Don’t Californians get testy when someone challenges/comments on their car choice. Yowza.

I have no problem, either, with people who own trucks because they need them. There are plenty of people here in Temecula who need to pull horse trailers, boats, or use trucks for farming.

What I take issue with is the big, shiny “status symbol” SUVs. The fancy Escalades and other “blingy” cars. When I’m doing 71 mph on I-15 – and those vehicle angrily pass me and give me a dirty look, I just smirk at them. They either have no clue as to how inefficiently they are driving and/or dont care.

I’m sorry – I dont buy the excuse that you “need” a huge vehicle for kids. It’s a “want” not a “need.” I have friends who have kids and live in Europe. Yes, Europe has better public transport options than SoCA does…but my friends’ kids play soccer, tennis, take cello lessons, etc and they seem to do just FINE without gas guzzling vehicles.

As I said earlier, we’ll see how much people love/need their SUVs when gas is $5.37/gallon.

[dharmagirl]

Wow! Don’t Californians get testy when someone challenges/comments on their car choice. Yowza.

I have no problem, either, with people who own trucks because they need them. There are plenty of people here in Temecula who need to pull horse trailers, boats, or use trucks for farming.

What I take issue with is the big, shiny “status symbol” SUVs. The fancy Escalades and other “blingy” cars. When I’m doing 71 mph on I-15 – and those vehicle angrily pass me and give me a dirty look, I just smirk at them. They either have no clue as to how inefficiently they are driving and/or dont care.

I’m sorry – I dont buy the excuse that you “need” a huge vehicle for kids. It’s a “want” not a “need.” I have friends who have kids and live in Europe. Yes, Europe has better public transport options than SoCA does…but my friends’ kids play soccer, tennis, take cello lessons, etc and they seem to do just FINE without gas guzzling vehicles.

As I said earlier, we’ll see how much people love/need their SUVs when gas is $5.37/gallon.

[dharmagirl]

Wow! Don’t Californians get testy when someone challenges/comments on their car choice. Yowza.

I have no problem, either, with people who own trucks because they need them. There are plenty of people here in Temecula who need to pull horse trailers, boats, or use trucks for farming.

What I take issue with is the big, shiny “status symbol” SUVs. The fancy Escalades and other “blingy” cars. When I’m doing 71 mph on I-15 – and those vehicle angrily pass me and give me a dirty look, I just smirk at them. They either have no clue as to how inefficiently they are driving and/or dont care.

I’m sorry – I dont buy the excuse that you “need” a huge vehicle for kids. It’s a “want” not a “need.” I have friends who have kids and live in Europe. Yes, Europe has better public transport options than SoCA does…but my friends’ kids play soccer, tennis, take cello lessons, etc and they seem to do just FINE without gas guzzling vehicles.

As I said earlier, we’ll see how much people love/need their SUVs when gas is $5.37/gallon.

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