I hate SUVs. I agree with the guy that said it is inconsiderate to drive these things on the road. I see way more SUVs riding in the fast lane, weaving, speeding, and tailgating/bullying smaller cars around then I see sports cars doing these same dangerous things (and sports cars could handle these dangerous maneuvers a lot better also).

1. If they crash into a car, they win, you lose. It is inconsiderate to drive such a dangerous weapon on the streets. If every one is carrying pistols, you shouldn't be carrying your missile launcher.

2. prone to flipping. SUVs flip way too often, very dangerous for ppl who they wind up smashing.

3. they pollute the air that we breathe. Yes, so do cars, but we need to at least keep it to a minimum.

4. they hinder safe vision on the roads. You cannot see past these bastards. Even if you're not tailgating and he slams on his breaks, you may be toast because you could not see the stop and go traffic ahead of him.



Anyone who buys one of these overpriced pieces of dookie *and does not use the cargo room, towing capacity, or offroad capability* is a dumbass.

 

First, I want to clarify that I am talking specifically about those huge *** SUVs (Hummers, Tahoes, Suburbans, etc), not the smaller ones like Escapes, Rav4s, etc).


The outdated, irrelevant bar chart:
There has got to be way more cars on the roads than there are SUVs. Not only are there probably a lot more cars sold today than there are SUVs, but SUVs are relatively new and there are hundreds of thousands of old *** cars still on the roads that were built before anyone even knew what an SUV was. I think you realized this as you mentioned it in your post, so why the bar chart? Everyone knows there are more cars, and probably more car flips. We are interested in percentages here, not sheer numbers.


The rear ending: I'm sorry that I forgot to mention the brake lights. I'll be more clear. With or without the brakelights working, if you can't see past the guy in front of you, it is much more dangerous. He slams on the brakes......and the brake lights light up......and he comes to a stop.....even if you're a good distance behind the guy....you have a higher probability of slamming into him. Also, with the exception of that new BMW with those brake lights that light up extra bright when you slam on the brakes as opposed to pressing on them, you cannot tell whether an SUV is slamming, or just slightly stepping on the brakes. I look through passenger cars windshields all the time to see of any hazards ahead to know whether they are coming to a complete stop or just slowing down.


The analogy to imprezas: The purpose of the SUV is towing capacity, cargo room, offroading ....correct (seriously here, correct me if i'm wrong)? If you don't use these features, you have just paid too much money for your SUV, and are paying way too much money at the gas station. This could be classified as a dumbass move imho. But as I posted 'does not use the cargo, towing, "or" offroad ability'. This means that if you use at least one of these features you are not a dumbass. So please don't get offended if you do use these features of the SUV- you are not a dumbass then, and I wasn't referring to you.

Just because you have a WRX means you have to go over the sped limit, or rally? Going over the speed limit is illegal and dangerous. Just because it has a powerful engine, and great handling doesn't mean that ppl have to race the things. One of the purposes of buying the WRX is to race or rally, but those are not the only reasons. The WRX wagon has good cargo capacity, spirited acceleration, decent towing capacity, an affordable price, and is fun to drive. A powerful engine means good acceleration......to get on freeways faster, merging, etc. It doesn't mean you have to drive 100 plus mph on the freeways. Every SUV sold today is capable of eclipsing the speed limit as well.