--- Bill N <freeholder@starband.net> wrote:
> Some may drive them because of image, but most do because
> the "U" in SUV stands for utility...
> and it is no misnomer.  They are utility vehicles with a
> much wider range of uses than a
> standard sedan.  I class them with mini-vans (like
> Vanagons) in that regard.  Maybe they aren't
> what you want for serious off-roading, but they weren't
> intended to be.  They are great for
> snow (not everybody lives in S. Cal.) and muddy roads,
> with room for 5 or more, cargo, and good
> towing capacity.  No matter what your personal prejudice
> might be, they are practical cars that
> fill a variety of needs.
Oh! I aggree! Just around here(northern CA actually)
 they are just used as cars! Most of teh drivers would not
dare to go to Home Depot and fill it up with building
materials(I remember the looks of horror years ago as I was
loading up a range rover with bags of cement and lumber.
People were looking at me like I was a nut! (funny thing is
buying it used, it cost less than their japanese/american
SUV's) They are the same way wit  pick-ups too. scared
shitless of getting a scratch on the BEDLINER!  ;-0
 I love SUV's and was actually commenting on how I was GLAD
they were not all used to go off road as it'd ruin the
wilderness for those of us that enjoy it and tread lightly.
 ;-)

Paul

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Archibald" <androbus@YAHOO.COM>
> > ALL IMAGE! that's about it. these are teh same people
> who
> > drove economy cars a couple uears ago as that ws the
> thing
> > to do than! Sheep!
> >
> > now that is my biiig issue. I do drive a SUV...a
> Land-Rover
> > Discovery, but the leather seats have been torn out and
> > reside permanently in the garage...the interior is set
> up
> > for camping and use as a work truck, this one would
> never
> > be confused as a mall cruiser ;-) I take it to those
> remote
> > places, and DO NOT want to be seeing anyone in their
> > exploder, or whatever out there so I have outfitted the
> > beast in a way it can go where no stock SUV can even
> dream
> > of going...I have been so amused that people NEED 4wd
> to
> > drive to downtown in california!  all image..
>
>
>

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