I understand that some need to haul stuff around in something, but for the rest is there some sort of connection with: self-esteem, ego, fear, need to control or be in control, projection of image, social statement, etc.?
2006-08-02 14:55:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
first question: No.
next question.
2006-08-02 15:04:12 · update #1
to the dude in KY: I have lived in ID, MI, IL and NE and have always owned front-wheel drive foreign cars. it's funny that they've worked for me. huh. i think i'll leave it at that.
to the typical mom driving the suv: are you a control-freak? i bet your husband thinks so. but if you ask him, remember what the answer always is to the 'am i too fat in this dress' question.
2006-08-03 17:48:41 · update #2
I think people drive big trucks and Suv's because they have a need to feel big and powerful which is generally cause by a lack of self esteem
2006-08-02 15:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by evillynn8098 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I drive a suburban (gasp). I have 3 kids and will probably have more. I also have a gigantic double jogging stroller that I keep in the car and I am always toting my kids and their friends places. I need that many seats. Plus, it's really nice to have 4 wheel drive in the snow and mountains.
2006-08-03 09:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by gumby 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't own a truck or SUV, but when I drive my brother's it feels pretty cool. Trucks do serve practical purposes, but I do think that SUVs are obsolete especially if one lives in a big, crowded city. Public transit everybody!!
2006-08-02 15:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by A D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I think it's just because its easier to see the road, and it feels more secure. Just drive a Mini-Cooper on the Long Island Expressway and compare it to a Ford F-150 pickup to get the idea.
2006-08-02 15:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by gwhatch2001 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, you know what they say about the guy who drives the Ferrari. He is making up for something else lacking.
Yeah, it is a self-esteem thing. It provides a (somewhat false) sense of security.
2006-08-02 15:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by riven3187 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is it possible that many suv drivers just feel safe and comfortable and kind of enjoy it
everybody is freud these days, sheesh
2006-08-02 15:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the greater lack of self esteem, the bigger the car.
2006-08-02 15:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Curious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I live in KY and it gets me to work in the winter. otherwise I'd be driving a gas efficient car for sure. but thanks for asking. :-)
2006-08-02 15:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To compensate for their "short comings".
2006-08-02 15:19:10 · answer #9 · answered by grndmasue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋