Confess! Who here drives an SUV?

[Dis]

SUV's support terrorism

[CorpusScorpius]

I thought these products supported Terrorism

Petroleum Uses/Products

(Selected)

Propane, gasoline,
jet fuel, heating oil,
motor oil, kerosene,
road tar, ink,
stretch pants,
transparent tape,
purses, carpet sweepers,
shoes, electrical tape,
mascara, bubble gum, tires,
drinking cups,
guitar strings, ice chests,
insect repellant,
toilet seats, heart valves,
telephones, antiseptics,
planters, shower doors,
model cars, sweaters,
floor polish,
dishwashing liquid, housepaint,
ammonia,
life jackets, ice buckets,
denture adhesives, crayons,
brassieres, vacuum bottles,
deodorants, soap dishes,
tobacco products,
folding doors, sneakers,
sports car bodies,
electric blankets,
hair dryers, eyeglasses,
television cabinets,
fertilizers, frisbees,
parachutes, asphalt,
ping-pong paddles,
air conditioners,
slip covers,
refrigerator linings,
floor wax, dolls,
tennis balls, tennis rackets,
roller-skate wheels,
digital clocks,
car batteries, hair coloring, loudspeakers...

1/4 of petroleum resources are used in nonfuel substances.

US consumes 30% of total, more than 1,100 gallons/person/year.



From: Kaufman, D.G., and Franz, C.M. (1996). Biosphere 2000: Protecting our global environment. (2nd Edition). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.small

[Koyaanisqatsi]

I do (well, technically they call it something else, but it's an SUV). I do it because I use the cargo space, and because it's uncomfortable for me to ride/drive in smaller vehicles.

[Alexander's Horse]

Originally posted by alva
Yeah, but what size...I mean, my nephew has 4

We got a Mitsubishi Pajero 4wd and Mazda MPV people mover.

According to law here to carry 6 people you need an suv or van.

[The Mad Monk]

Well, that's what you get for being the Australian Brady Bunch.

[Saras]

After smashing my current car I considered a BMW X5, but then decided not to buy it - not a single insurance company would agree to sell theft insurance for this car. They are stolen on average 5 weeks from purchase. Russia has a lot of dirt roads, you see.

[DRoseDARs]

'92 Ford Explorer, 17mpg
My first was a '91, again 17mpg

Once I'm comfortably living on my own with a big enough living wage, I absolutely plan to buy at least a hybrid, though pure electrics or hydrogen drives are prefered. I guesstimate 'bout 10 years away from making that purchase...

Justification: Mountain-esque town; we do get snow and ice on the roads; higher road clearance and visibility; 4-wheel drive. Additionally, many people around here have even larger vehicles, so the risk of me achieving, very bloodily, "oneness" with my auto are somewhat lessened in a SUV than in a deathbox car.

[Az]

AFAIK they cost a lot. Why not buy a sports car instead?

[DRoseDARs]

Originally posted by Azazel
AFAIK they cost a lot. Why not buy a sports car instead?

And get 3mpg? No thank you.

Seriously, prices will likely drop further for such vehicles that are already on the market. 10 years from now if I'm working in the architectural field or thereabouts I'll be making pretty decent money, so I'm not too worried about cost. I just know I'm not likely willing to spending much over $30,000 for one unless I have enough savings to justify the expense.

[Az]

And get 3mpg? No thank you.

says the man in the SUV.

There are so many cars that are more fun, more comfy, safer, etc, why would ANYONE drive an SUV is beyond me.

[The Mad Monk]

Room.

Roomy room.

Lots of roomy room.


RRRRROOOOOOM!!!

[Az]

there is plenty of room in other cars as well. Of course, not enough to hold a reception...

[The Mad Monk]

Then what good are they?

[DanielXY]

Because of the I-have-a-bigger-car-than-you-symdrome. Of course that leaves the question why not everyone drives a bus or a truck

[Az]

I honestly wouldn't care how LARGE is my car, as long as I could comfortably seat there, and it was a great ride.