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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 8:50am

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***Are large SUV's a Status Symbol***
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Do you think people only buy large SUVs because of the status they imply? Days before SUVs became common place, most families who had the needs that an SUV fulfills drove station wagons. If you think about it, station wagons do basically meet all the same needs that SUVs do; they can fit cargo in the rear, they can tow well enough, and they typically came with family friendly amenities. His contention was that most people who buy SUVs are not actually going to use them for all terrain driving off road, and I believe that that's largely true. So with cars out there that meet the same needs as SUVs--and are safer to the environment, is there another reason why people might choose an SUV other than the image that it creates for them?



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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 08-28-2007 - 7:31pm

NO offense taken at all! If I were in a different situation I probably wouldn't have what I have either!

Denise

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Registered: 09-26-2003
Tue, 08-28-2007 - 11:02pm

I don't feel a oversized/large SUV is a status symbol---I feel it depends on the driver!


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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 11:05pm
I totally ditto your comments!

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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 11:06pm
I feel the same way about Hummers----I have always found them totally ugly and no matter what color or amenity they have, I would never buy one!

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Tue, 08-28-2007 - 11:09pm

same here regarding the weather/black ice.

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Thu, 08-30-2007 - 8:08am
I heard about that hybrid SUV---I am hoping maybe in another year or so I can start looking for a new vehicle and I will definitely check that one out!

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