In a message dated 2/16/00 7:08:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
> Now, if you take > off-roading out of the picture, why the hell (besides image) would > anyone want an SUV anyway? Get a minivan! Do you really think these people buy them for any other reason? They are all just trying to outdo the Joneses. And, BTW, screw minivans, too. If you need to haul kids, and you need snow capability, buy a Volvo AWD, and Audi Quattro, or a Subaru, and TAKE A CLASS ON HOW TO DRIVE. I cannot stress enough how 4WD or AWD cannot make up for lack of skill, or total stupidity behind the wheel. Most minivan and SUV owners prove that point on a daily basis. > The MB M-class and Lexus RX300 fall into the same catagory, > BMW's just playing catch-up there; at least they're honest about the > focus of the vehicle. The lexus looks like a Tennis shoe. Period. I would never be caught dead driving one of those godawfully ugly things. And that BMW thing makes me want to puke. I am appalled that the maker of some of the best sports cars in the world has stooped so low, just for sales. > My old 2002 had abysmal accelerative traction in the snow, > but once you got it moving it was not that much worse than my GTI. > I'm sure the X5 would be fine with the right tires; like any > 'performance' vehicle, you have to expect to switch to snow tires. My father's '80 320i was terrible, too. He didn't dare take it out in the snow. -Dave '91 GTX 16V _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
