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BigGov · 11-21-2004, 07:09 PM

The thing I hate is many people just have no respect for people who are from the other viewpoint.

Many people are right in this thread saying that many people who do use SUV's do not need them. Packing stuff into an SUV is a lot easier, but a respectable amount of things (short of furnature) is easily stored in a normal sized car with fold-down rear seats.

Many people are right in this thread saying that SUV's are better in winter weather. 4WD doesn't slow you down any faster (unless it's a stick and you know how to properly using engine braking), but many times it's the GROUND CLEARANCE people need. I'm from bumblefuck Wisconsin, I'm used to winter weather on little used roads. I can get through them oftentimes with my little piece of shit Saturn, but I have to WORK. HARD. It's not fun, it's not easy, and it SUCKS. Meanwhile, if I have a nice big 4WD SUV (which I luckily have access to most often in this type of weather), I'm able to drive through nice and easily. So what? What's the big deal? I'm used to the weather, I can adjust for shitty driving conditions, but some people just can't. Some drivers just suck, and in order to get from place to place in this area in the winter, they NEED a vehicle with ground clearance and most likely 4WD.

Many people never understand the intended purpose of SUV's and trucks until they see an unplowed highway the day after Christmas and a car that has snow well deeper than it's bumper. Now imagine having to drive to work, town, or some other place. Immediately.

SUV's have a purpose. You might not see them, but some people do.

11-21-2004, 07:09 PM	#44 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	The thing I hate is many people just have no respect for people who are from the other viewpoint. Many people are right in this thread saying that many people who do use SUV's do not need them. Packing stuff into an SUV is a lot easier, but a respectable amount of things (short of furnature) is easily stored in a normal sized car with fold-down rear seats. Many people are right in this thread saying that SUV's are better in winter weather. 4WD doesn't slow you down any faster (unless it's a stick and you know how to properly using engine braking), but many times it's the GROUND CLEARANCE people need. I'm from bumblefuck Wisconsin, I'm used to winter weather on little used roads. I can get through them oftentimes with my little piece of shit Saturn, but I have to WORK. HARD. It's not fun, it's not easy, and it SUCKS. Meanwhile, if I have a nice big 4WD SUV (which I luckily have access to most often in this type of weather), I'm able to drive through nice and easily. So what? What's the big deal? I'm used to the weather, I can adjust for shitty driving conditions, but some people just can't. Some drivers just suck, and in order to get from place to place in this area in the winter, they NEED a vehicle with ground clearance and most likely 4WD. Many people never understand the intended purpose of SUV's and trucks until they see an unplowed highway the day after Christmas and a car that has snow well deeper than it's bumper. Now imagine having to drive to work, town, or some other place. Immediately. SUV's have a purpose. You might not see them, but some people do. __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"