Johnny Reb Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 First off I am happy to see this place picking up again. My apoligies for my absence here lately, things have been hectic for 'ole Johnny. Here is the question I ask you tonight. SUV's. Are they good? Are they bad? Why or why not? Have fun folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Oh man I hate them. My dad has one and I'll be inheriting it in a few months hopefully (he wanted me to pay for my own car but I don't have enough money yet :confused ) and it guzzles so much gas its ridiculous. You have to fill it up more often than normal cars and with more gas, plus the fact that Miami is now crowded with them. You have to have one just to be able to see when your on the road. It's terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 i love my truck. I'll pay for the extra gas. I don't know if that is considered an SUV, because unlike a Chevy Trailblazer, or Ford Explorer, this has a bed, and can be used for work (I had to take many a load of particle-board, etc. to the dump in my truck this summer for work). It's also a tougher vehicle as a whole. This is not meant to be a sexist comment, but the point of an SUV was for it to be tougher than a normal car, and to be able to do things like going offroad (not 4X4 offroading), and be able to handle stuff like that better. But, now I see soccer moms driving them. I guess soccer dads too. They like the cute design. They like the leather seats. They like the 8 cupholders. Now, there is nothing wrong with making vehicles comfortable. But, it just seems they are fashion now. But, to tell you the truth, I really dont hate em. Maybe I should. But I dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMillan Marlins Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 I do my part of fighting terrorism by driving a gas guzzling SUV. I put a window flag on it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 how is driving an SUV fighting terrorism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMillan Marlins Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 its naturally economical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 its naturally economical ?????????? now thats a headscratcher..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 its not economical...but i dont care...sue me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marlins02 Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 my mom spends around $40 to fill up her Expedition, i spend around $14-$15 to fill up my car. ill keep my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanleylicious Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 its naturally economical your kidding right? :unsure : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurableTear Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Around here, gas prices are near $2 ($1.95 to be exact). I usually spend $12-$16 to fill the tank on my car. SUV's are around $40-$65, I've even seen people go over $75. Tell me how $40-$65 a week on gas is "economical?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgator Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 Tell me how $40-$65 a week on gas is "economical?" It pumps money into the economy My wife drives a small SUV, and I drive a truck. She actually gets better gas mileage now than she did when she drove a car. As far as taking my truck away from me...... Don't make me hurt you. :shifty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 and if i am not mistaken..... not only are minivans safer but they get better gas mileage than comprably sized SUVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 what kind of truck do you have gator.... it better not be evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 my truck: 1999 Dark Green Dodge Ram 1500 2WD, w/dual exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgator Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 what kind of truck do you have gator.... it better not be evil. Nothing evil, just a Ford right now. I purchased my first pick-up about 17 years ago, and I have stayed with them ever since. They are great for all the work I do, hauling of stuff, and a nice place for my H-D when I want to take an extended road trip. And it is all mine, my wife drove a truck before the car that she replace with her mini SUV. She loves trucks, but she can't drive a stick (muhahahahahah.) As the song says, "You can set my truck on fire, roll it down a hill, and I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe de Ville." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 there's somethin women like about a pickup man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 the evil thing would be driving a Chevrolet...... I despise that stupid bowtie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 i'd drive a chevy b4 a ford (Found On Road Dead, Fix Or Repair Daily...dont even give me that First On Race Day bullcrap....the Dodge Ryan Newman was Sunday!). Everyone's personal preference I guess. I used to drive a Silverado, but it's my brother's now. I got the Dodge, and am definitely a full-fledged Dodge Truck, and Dodge racing fan. I couldn't care less about the Neons, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 22, 2003 Share Posted September 22, 2003 yeah dodges suck too..... i really hate that new design where the grill comes up with the hood. dumb. i like ford GM toyota the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 toyota? booooooo I got old body Dodge (99). The new grills look like they're gonna eat u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Texan Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 toyota..... soon to be made in san antonio, texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgator Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 toyota..... soon to be made in san antonio, texas. And be part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (Tundra.) And in case you missed it, the Camry may very well be part of the Cup Series by 2005 - 2007. Toyota is now building a number of their products in the U.S. At the same time, Ford is having some stuff made in Mexico, and Chevy in Canada. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurableTear Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 It pumps money into the economy Deeper pockets for Oil Companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g8trz2003 Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 its still Toyota....I'll keep it Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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