why americans are dumb
06-06-2004, 09:35 PM
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why americans are dumb
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don't understand why we're not driving these cars around for daily commuting
don't understand why we're not driving these cars around for daily commuting
06-06-2004, 09:45 PM
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A couple of reasons come to mind, first and foremost the proliferation of large trucks and SUV's on our streets. I don't necessarily let these vehicles dictate what I will drive, but at the same time I would not put my kid in such a small vehicle.
The second reason is one that most folks overlook. My wife is from the island of Mallorca in Spain. You see a few of the Smart cars on the island -- but not too many. Surprising when you consider a small island with no real highways (outside of a few kilometers here and there) would be the perfect place for such vehicles. When I ask folks over there why they don't have one as a run about -- especially given the premium applied to parking spaces -- they respond back price.
You can buy a larger VW polo for less money which gets around the same gas mileage and is almost as easy to cram into tight spots -- and is an order of magnitude better should you ever travel on a highway.
The second reason is one that most folks overlook. My wife is from the island of Mallorca in Spain. You see a few of the Smart cars on the island -- but not too many. Surprising when you consider a small island with no real highways (outside of a few kilometers here and there) would be the perfect place for such vehicles. When I ask folks over there why they don't have one as a run about -- especially given the premium applied to parking spaces -- they respond back price.
You can buy a larger VW polo for less money which gets around the same gas mileage and is almost as easy to cram into tight spots -- and is an order of magnitude better should you ever travel on a highway.
06-06-2004, 11:12 PM
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Originally posted by ttb
it's not just about gas mileage, think of how great parking would be.
it's not just about gas mileage, think of how great parking would be.
We have no parking problems here and we can afford the gas prices. Seems to be a matter of personal preference. Unless its a sports car (where smaller is usually better), I would much rather drive a big SUV like a Range Rover than a little Insight or Prius.
I hope you dont offend anyone with your thread title. On many other boards, you would.