Heavens have you looked at an Explorer lately? They're HUGE! I blame it on the Durango. The Durango came out and as a mid-size was larger than the Explorer so that had to grow to match. The Durango then had to grow to beat the Explorer and the Explorer grew again...
I don't consider the Tacoma a small truck any more either, I'm not sure I can even consider it a midsize.... Although I just checked and they claim it'll do 20mpg on the highway... Which reminds me, have you ever been in a w201? Sure the backseat is a waste of time but if I push the seat all the way back I can't push the clutch all the way down. Sure I'm 6' but I do like my legroom. -Curt Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:28:07 -0600 From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] RE OT: The World Has Plenty of Oil To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Peter wrote: "Remember, big SUV's have the WORST injury/fatality record for occupants of any vehicle on the road. They are, and always have been, the least safe one to drive." I don't have any evidence to dispute this, but I thought small SUV's were the worst at rolling over and being unsafe. Perhaps, it is a matter of terms, I don't consider the Ford Explorer or Jeep Cherokee to be large SUVs. I think they have much higher rollover rates that large SUV's like the Expedition, Tahoe, Suburban, etc. It is my understanding that rollover is heightened if the vehicle has a shorter wheelbase and is narrow. My Expedition has neither of those. Donald H. Snook --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com