all they are are gas guzzeling road hogs.
2007-01-11 06:37:57 · 7 answers · asked by ppllnr 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
thats right so stay out of the way you might get squashed.who cares about the price of gas if you cant afford it walk.
2007-01-11 06:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by brian l 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Parrot, I don't know where your information comes from. The statistics I've seen say that in accidents SUV's do perform better (of course they do, they're bigger!), small cars are more likely to get out of the accident in the first place (more maneuverable).
If you haul stuff in your truck or SUV, I have no problems with you. My family had 6 kids and when my Dad bought a Suburban, it was a godsend (even better than the minivan!) But if you have no reason to drive something that big, why?
2007-01-11 15:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a motorcycle commuter (180+ miles /week), I note that there are jerks of all types who drive all kinds of vehicles (yeah, bikes, too ...).
I also own an SUV, because:
*They're great for hauling stuff which you don't necessarily want to expose to the elements (i.e., boxloads of documents/books [Oh, I'm a school teacher ...], sports equipment, camping stuff [sleeping bags, etc.],
*They really DO function better than minivans for hauling kids (i.e., students/my own tribe/etc.)
*The roads in northern California are really terrible, and the reinforced body/undercarriage of my SUV makes the minefield of potholes more manageable than a minivan/typical car.
*Our coaches at the high school where I teach all have pickup trucks or SUV's, because these vehicles are MUCH better for hauling stuff/players.
Unfortunately they DO guzzle gas, which is why I commute to work on my motorcycles.
*Yamaha FZ6/Star Classic (650cc), 50 miles per gallon in stop-go urban/suburban traffic.
*Just doin' my part to save the planet one gallon at a time.
Peace
2007-01-11 23:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by chuck U 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. It's a waste of a great piece of hardware. I've owned a series of pick-up trucks since 1984 because I live in the suburbs and needed them for the side work that I used to do, for getting to work and back when we get a good amount of snow, for camping and transporting my ATV's, and for general hauling or towing whenever I could make a buck.
That's why I refuse to buy a car, I can't make money with them. But people like you have described probably buy them for status, safety, and the height advantage in parking lots and traffic. But I don't see any real need for them in the city.
2007-01-11 14:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i drive a suv and a truck and i do use them to haul stuff and i dont drive like a maniac, there are more accidents in small cars than suv's.
2007-01-11 14:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by parrotsarenoisy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I completely agree,I hate all suv/pick up drivers.They are all parasites on society,fuelling the extinction of oil.They all drive up my ***,so I stick to the speed limit or less.I also like to slam my brakes on and drop 10/15mph if they get too close.It gives me great pleasure to watch them until they sip their coffee,from my rearview,before I slam my Brakes On,whilst blaring my horn.They always ruin their clothes,hope you will try this.You would think that my Bumper Sticker would give them fair warning..I BRAKE BECAUSE I AM A REDNECK.
2007-01-11 14:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by BAKKUS 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
they think they are special and no one else should be on the road if they want to go somewere.
2007-01-11 14:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by bungee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋