Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 18:41:16 -0600 From: rowbotthnopsamsplanet.net (Henry Rowbottom) Subject: Re: Sport Utility Question
I have an Explorer ('92) and like it very much for the following reasons: 1) I Like the view of the road, being a little higher up. 2) I like the fact that if a snowstorm comes up I have 4WD available. 3) It does hold as much as a pretty hefty station wagon, but doesn't really look like a station wagon too much. 4) The reliability is higher than it was the time I bought my last vehicle (I buy about every 8 years). What I don't like is: 1) It is way too thirsty. Something that small physically (I mean wide and high, referring to having to move air to go anywhere) shouldn't burn that much gas. 2) I can't afford a new one. They are just too damned popular. Any regrets? Not a chance! Would I buy another one tomorrow if mine exploded tonight? Not likely. Too damned expensive. OK? HR. In article <ECxEEq.1tHnopsamxistent.com>, "Robert J. Baker" <spaceagenopsamoot.com> wrote: > I agree with Bartender. Today's SUV's don't fall apart that much and for > someone over average height (6' 3") and who actually goes off-road now and > again then SUV's are great... > > The Strategic Castle <profunnopsams.com> wrote in article > <33BC8592.4033nopsams.com>... > > > I personally dont understand why SUV are so popular, except that is > > > about the only way to get a rwd full framed auto....hell with the silly > > > stance, lousey ride, poor handling, etc.....the auto makers love them > > > for another reason, parts are expensive and failure rate is very hi on > > > the transfer cases trannys and differentials.....so you get a chance to > > > buy the vechicle over and over again..... > > > > > > There are a number of reasosn for the popularity of SUVs. > > They sit higher off the ground, which makes many drivers more > > comfortable, because of the increased field of view. They are heftier, > > giving an increased feel of safety and solidity (much of which is > > true). The "image" thing is high on the list. And some people still > > buy them because the need a four door four wheel drive vehicle. > > > > As for the failure rate, you're off a bit there. Yes four wheel drive > > is more expensive to repair, but they don't fail all that much. The > > technology in most SUV's is the same as it has been for 20 years. It is > > proven basic stuff. The SUVs with the biggest problems are the newwer > > ones with fancy systems. > > > > The Bartender > >
