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Maybe it is the arrogance of some SUV drivers...... Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:00:14 In Reply to: so why do SUV's get the blame when the problem, MJM [Profile/Gallery] , Fri, 7 Feb 2003 11:38:47 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I have had my share of 4x4 (a full size Bronco and a CJ7) and have driven in very difficult conditions in the Rocky and Cascade ranges. When asked by acquaintances about various difficulties when driving their SUVs, I have replied politely about the difference between 4-wheel drive and 4 wheel brakes, tire choices, mass, and friction. In most cases I have been stopped mid-sentence with some comment about “the salesman said” or "but I have 4-wheel drive”.
It is not the SUV, per say, that is the problem as you have noted. It is the arrogant attitude of many who own SUVs that the mere purchase of the vehicle has made them invulnerable to the dictates of physics and weather.
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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