Posted: 8/31/2004 6:53:44 PM EDT
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It's amazing how worked up some www.fuh2.com Expensive? Yes for some, but not for everyone Ugly? Matter of opinion Gas guzzler? There are several other SUV/trucks that get the same MPG or worse Dangerous? Like any other vehicle it can be dangerous when operated in an unsafe manner. Too big? There are many other vehicles that are larger and more "deadly" (buses, tractor-trailers, dumptrucks, box trucks, etc.) So why the hate? |
They hate it out of jealousy. They would like to own one, but don't want to sacrifice their tree-huggin', tofu eatin', non-bathin' values or friends. But build one that runs on vegetable oil and I guarantee those freaks would line up four wide to buy one. 
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I don't particularly like them, but not for the hippy reasons. I find them ugly (Just my opinion though, I'm sure others like the looks) Off road? you could buy a 20 year old Wrangler that would run circles around it offroad. The main problem is the same one I have with many of these recent high dollar, HUGE & classy SUV's. Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge anyone the right to buy one if they want it, it's just irritating trying to drive when I can't see anything because everywhere I look there is a 7 foot tall freakin bus with a soccer mom on a cellphone behind the wheel. Whats the point of an SUV that isn't used in any sporty (racing, offroad, etc.) or utility (real work, hauling, or towing) function? To me, buying an expensive 8500lb truck just because it looks cool is no different than some kid spending a fortune putting huge rims, NOS stickers and all that other crap they put on those things. It's impractical and for 90% of the buyers out there, completely worthless. |