Either they can or they'll buy something that gets better mileage.
Bob Sullivan wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I want to say most of the SUV drivers over here are a joke, but I'll
> restrain myself. Rather, I'd say that a high proportion of the clowns
> you see on the road are in SUV's. They are the ones driving their SUV
> too fast, following to close, and being impatient on the daily
> commute.
>
> And G*d help you when you get a little snow falling. That's their
> signal to drop in the 4 wheel drive and rev the car up. Total asses!
> It is no surprise that rollovers are a problem...clowns operating
> them.
>
> 99.4% of them will never have a legitimate need/use for an SUV. I
> hope they are enjoying the high gas prices.
>
> Regards, Bob S.
>
> On Jan 16, 2008 12:18 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> At 02:02 PM 16/01/2008, William Robb wrote:
>>
>>> Operator error is unavoidable, manufacuterers need to take this into
>>> account, especially when peoples lives depend on their error not killing
>>> them.
>>> Most 4x4s fail miserably in this regard.
>>>
>> It's the nature of the beast & for the same reason that tractors are
>> the most dangerous piece of farm machinery.
>>
>> High ride height + narrow wheelbase = exciting ride.
>>
>> I imagine the only way to make that type of vehicle stable is to:
>>
>> - Add a heap of lead ballast to the sump & diff housing :-)
>> - Widen the wheelbase
>> - Install some kind of active stabilised suspension system as standard.
>>
>> All have cost & performance drawbacks.
>>
>> As someone who lives in a city, I can't see the point of these
>> vehicles for most motorists.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
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