Why Drive an SUV in Los Angeles (shop, safety)

[RebOver]

Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Well thanks. I'm not here to score "points"...

You've been successful.

[greggd]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

I don't have THIS PROBLEM, remember, everybody else does. I dont care about any of you on the road. Its all about me, and only me. none of you are making my car payment. Its my road as far as Im concerend. I don't care what people think about my attitude. Drive your little cars....feel good, or bad, I don't care. SO THERE.

Thats very interesting...

I also have that attitude to an extent toward SUVs. They are passed on the freeway, they are generally not let in front of me unless its a safety issue, and I usually change lanes to go around them on the city streets/roadways.

As long as your driving an SUV, I own the road. If you want to own it, get a car that can. A utility-SUV vehicle does not have the capability to own anything but big cargo space.

[greggd]

Originally Posted by UB50

Up until a few years ago, my car was a "last of the big cars" Cadillac. I drove it slow because it didn't have "stop on a dime brakes" -- and the car was made out of real steel (if you know what I mean.) It weighed something like 2 tons so it would have easily cruised over a smaller car made of some modern metal.


I can't wait until my Cadillac is ready to roll again!

My parents both had cadillacs from the 70s & 80s. They were used as family cars back then and had huge trunks space. Now the convertible cadillacs are very popular in Italy. A hot item with some 20-30 year olds.

Cars will crumble now upon impact as it deflects the engery from the impact.
Hoods and front ends are made specifically to do this. THe more energy that is transferred and dissapated means less reaching the occupants. If you ever see racing accidents, you will see the parts fly for that reason.

[sberdrow]

Originally Posted by greggd

Thats very interesting...

I also have that attitude to an extent toward SUVs. They are passed on the freeway, they are generally not let in front of me unless its a safety issue, and I usually change lanes to go around them on the city streets/roadways.

As long as your driving an SUV, I own the road. If you want to own it, get a car that can. A utility-SUV vehicle does not have the capability to own anything but big cargo space.

Id trade it only for something bigger like a semi or a 747. I think your post is funny. I will let YOU in front....just honk 3 short, three long followed by 3 short (S O S) honks, and Ill know its you. To every one else remember, its MY LANE, I earned it just by the fact that I decided to grace your lives with my GIGANTO MONSTER vehical. We drive slower because our kids in the vehical, which is why most of us bought them anyway.

[sberdrow]

Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Relax!

at least I did not wake up (or not wake up) on the wrong side of the ROAD (man that was clever)

[greggd]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

I will let YOU in front....just honk 3 short, three long followed by 3 short (S O S) honks, and Ill know its you.

Hahaha ha, I don't honk. You will be passed. "Let" is not an option for you.

[sberdrow]

Originally Posted by greggd

Hahaha ha, I don't honk. You will be passed. "Let" is not an option for you.

Ill see if I cant take up at least 2 lanes, I deserve both you know. Youll go around, yes...thats a sign that you respect me. Just like the bully in HS, everbody goes around him. You only pass me because I good enough to permit you to. Now, go out to your driveway and change the 9volt battery in your Geo Metro

[greggd]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

Ill see if I cant take up at least 2 lanes, I deserve both you know. Youll go around, yes...thats a sign that you respect me. Just like the bully in HS, everbody goes around him. You only pass me because I good enough to permit you to. Now, go out to your driveway and change the 9volt battery in your Geo Metro

I gave the geo to your granddad. He drove his buick through a storefront last week.

My cars gets about 8 mpg, by the way.

[Good Karma]

I have had my 1995 Chevy Suburban since
July 1997 ! I surely don't drive it to look stylish
that's for sure ! I drive it because I feel safe in it !
It has been the best car ever ! It holds all of our camping
gear and then some ! The only downfall it has is the
mileage ! Since it has a big block 454 in it and its a 4 x 4,
my gas mileage is about 9 mpg ! It sucks for the
back and forth town driving, but excellent for long trips !
(approx $3.00 gal x 42 gallon tank = $126 to fill it ! )
What I hate the most is when I'm driving it, some little
peon driving a tin can, pulls out in front of me and forces
me to brake quickly ! Apparently these morons don't understand
that these cars are like locomotives and need a good distance
to stop ! I am forced with the decision lately to sell it because
the price of gas is horrible these days ! It's been a hard decision
to make, this car has been a part of my life for 10 yrs now !

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by sberdrow

at least I did not wake up (or not wake up) on the wrong side of the ROAD (man that was clever)

It is all good. Life is really too short to argue about who has the RULE of the road...LOL

PS: I have never bought an American auto and never will. I am a Euro sports-sedan kinda guy--thus I leave SUV's where they belong...in my rear view mirror!

Cheers mate!