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It seems this argument is going to go on forever...
I drive a full size luxury SUV and I wouldn't have it any other way.
People complain about the use of a luxury SUV, but whats wrong with doing something one would normally do in luxury? There are luxury cars. Maybe I feel like hauling around cargo in comfort. Or feel like sitting on some nice heated leather seats during my off roading adventures. People pay for luxury and I don't see luxury SUV's as anything else. How many cars can fit 8 passengers + luggage + towing? I don't tow that often, but the first two I do a lot of.
Now, the safety issue. I agree that SUV's are more dangerous. And I wouldn't be against having a seperate license for an SUV. But at the same time, there are probably more bad drivers then bad SUV drivers. SUV's just stand out more so you see when they do something stupid. I am not anti or pro SUV, I am anti-stupid.
As for my occupants being safer then someone I hit? Not trying to sound mean, but my safety is more important to me then someone else's. I'm not about to give up any safety for me or my occupants.
Gas mileage is kinda crappy, but some older sedans get the same gas mileage. Why not ban them from the roads? I do wish my car had better mileage though. People who drive SUV's must feel its benefits outweigh the cost and thats how I feel. Toyota & Lexus does have those new hybrid SUV's coming out soon so maybe SUV's will go in that direction. *fingers crossed they will make my model in hybrid soon*
I understand that people aren't going to change their stance on this issue, but at least try to understand the point of views of others.
-Robert
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