BS: 4 X 4's

Subject: RE: BS: 4 X 4's
From: artbrooks
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 08:22 AM

Can't fit a half cord of wood in the trunk of herself's Geo Prizm, and it doesn't negotiate washed out dirt/sand roads very well.

Subject: RE: BS: 4 X 4's
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 07:47 AM

here in Oz they create more than emissions - they have been the direct cause of many accidents & near accidents outside schools. As has been said they also cause/add to many road accidents.

I was recently listening to talkback after another accident at a school. After the accident the Headmistress had asked parents to park away from the school & walk back to collect their primary aged children, but even then idiot parents didn't listen to her & parked & double parked around ths gates & endangered their own & other children. Other parents rang up to report similar behaviour at other schools. We also have restricted speeds in school zones, ignored by the majority of drivers.

I live on the edge of the CBD in an area with lots of 4WD's & lots of rich folks. The vast majoriy in my area would never go off inner city roads, which were not even built for motor vehicles! I'm glad I don't drive.

Subject: RE: BS: 4 X 4's
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 04:23 AM

I could just laugh at people doing the schoolrun and shopping in a huge off road vehicle, except that they also
Create far more emissions than a car
Cause much more severe injuries and damage to other road users in an accident.

Subject: RE: BS: 4 X 4's
From: C-flat
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 04:10 AM

Because it's the trend, Red Eye. To many people their cars are an accessessory and make a statement about the driver. It's unfortunate that, unlike the mobile phone, the current trend with cars is "big is best".
Big cars don't offend me, some of them are very nice looking vehicles, but I've never bought a car because I wanted to fit in to a particular social group and have a hard time understanding those who do.
I'm happy if my car starts when I turn the key and stops when I get to my destination, beyond that I'm not interested. (I'm not always happy)

Subject: BS: 4 X 4's
From: GUEST,Red Eye
Date: 01 Nov 03 - 02:14 AM

People who drive these montrosities really need to get a life. They serve no purpose to any normal road user. I don't have a problem with farmers and Land Rovers, but Mrs Smith on the housing estate, taking her two kids 500 yrds to school in a Toyota whatever 4X4 makes me wonder, WHY???