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The Death of the SUV; RIP

N8 v2.0

N8 v2.0

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Kinda dumb and premature really since the SUV has been around from decades and will continue to be around for decades longer..

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080604-General-Motors-Others-Decide-the-SUV-is-Dead/

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080605-Gas-Prices-Make-This-a-Great-Time-to-Buy-an-SUV/

Dearly beloved. We gather here today to mourn the demise of the sport utility vehicle, or "SUV" as its friends liked to call it.

The gas-guzzler lived a full life, driving in the fast lane from the 1990s to the mid-2000s. But then, gas prices soared and the SUV's vital signs plummeted. As much as people love large cars, the costs to keep fuel in the tank proved too much to take. As the New York Times reported, it now costs $100k to own and keep a similarly inefficient full size pickup running for five years. And so people pulled the plug on their trucks and SUVs, taking the beleaguered vehicles off life support and into the museum of dead car fads.
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BurlyShirley

BurlyShirley

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While Im sure the things will be sharply decreasing in popularity, I'm also sure they'll be around for quite a while. I like how they "began" in the 1990's too... totally ignoring the Broncos, Scouts, Wagoneers, Cherokees, Blazers, RamChargers, etc. etc. etc. in the 60s and 70s.
 
bizutch

bizutch

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I'm stuck in a '97 GMC S10 Blazer with horrible gas mileage, 17 Hwy if I'm lucky. BUT...it's paid for and can haul 2 bikes on top, 7-8 stinky riders inside...and on a burly shuttle day, I can hook my 5x8 trailer to it and haul a bucketload of riders.

During the week, me & the wife's bikes & the girls bikes all go in with picnic lunch and sometimes our 75lb mutt. Drop the seats down and it's off to the dumpster, the bike shop, Home Depot...yada yada. But geez...does it suck the gas.
 
CrabJoe StretchPants

CrabJoe StretchPants

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I've had 3 Jeeps (XJ, ZJ, now a WJ), and I loved them all. SUVs are practical and efficient in so many ways, taking the hit in fuel economy can easily be overlooked.

Future headline (when gas goes down in price): "Hybrid fad dies in favor of vehicles with balls again":D
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

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BurlyShirley said:
While Im sure the things will be sharply decreasing in popularity, I'm also sure they'll be around for quite a while. I like how they "began" in the 1990's too... totally ignoring the Broncos, Scouts, Wagoneers, Cherokees, Blazers, RamChargers, etc. etc. etc. in the 60s and 70s.
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The "SUV" is more of the Tahoe, Excursion, Denali, H2 types that typically don't go off road (as how I think of it anyway).

How many Scouts do you see rolling 24" spinners?
 
valve bouncer

valve bouncer

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While "small" blokes feel the need to compensate there'll still be the need for a Titanic on wheels. I'm actually with Neightypoo here, the oil price is due for a major correction. I wonder if it'll happen in time for the election?
 
syadasti

syadasti

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Its the death of the SUV as American's vehicle of choice which corresponds to the time period they are referencing, its not meant to be literal :rolleyes:

The big three are restructuring as sedans will return to popularity.

Also some of the void will also be filled by wagons, minivans, vans, and unibody SUVs(ie wagons styled as SUVs AKA crossovers)
 
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N8 v2.0

N8 v2.0

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this reminds me... i need to call a notary. i am selling my '97 4Runner w/230k miles for $7200 today.

it's been sitting in my side drive way for almost 2 years now.

w00t!
 
jimmydean

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N8 said:
this reminds me... i need to call a notary. i am selling my '97 4Runner w/230k miles for $7200 today.

it's been sitting in my side drive way for almost 2 years now.

w00t!
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Why bother when gas will be $1.29 a gallon this winter? You could have it running 24/7 just in case you need to run to the store for more martini olives.
 
Westy

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My neighbor just got a large SUV. He said ne needed an 8 passenger vehicle for his wife and one kid. Actually he said he needed it for when his brothers family comes to visit. I mentioned that he could have saved a lot of money if they just drove two cars for the one time per year they needed it. He seemed a little pissed. It's none of my business what he does with his money but the guy is constantly complaining that he is broke and things cost too much, especially gas.
 
dante

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Westy said:
My neighbor just got a large SUV. He said ne needed an 8 passenger vehicle for his wife and one kid. Actually he said he needed it for when his brothers family comes to visit. I mentioned that he could have saved a lot of money if they just drove two cars for the one time per year they needed it. He seemed a little pissed. It's none of my business what he does with his money but the guy is constantly complaining that he is broke and things cost too much, especially gas.
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cost to rent an SUV for the weekend - $150.

cost to fill up his SUV every week - $150.

yup, have no clue why he's always broke... :clue:
 
Toshi

Toshi

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Westy said:
My neighbor just got a large SUV. He said ne needed an 8 passenger vehicle for his wife and one kid. Actually he said he needed it for when his brothers family comes to visit. I mentioned that he could have saved a lot of money if they just drove two cars for the one time per year they needed it. He seemed a little pissed. It's none of my business what he does with his money but the guy is constantly complaining that he is broke and things cost too much, especially gas.
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is the kid (or wife, or the dude) really fat at least? taking out the back rows and putting up a human pigpen back there would be one good SUV use if only the seat belts could be figured out
 
Westy

Westy

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Toshi said:
is the kid (or wife, or the dude) really fat at least? taking out the back rows and putting up a human pigpen back there would be one good SUV use if only the seat belts could be figured out
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The whole family is skinny with a predisposition for buying the biggest possible thing they can't afford. He also recently aquired a gigantic lawn tractor to attent to his .25 acres of grass.
 
$tinkle

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until 4 yrs ago 3 blocks away there used to be a neglected open space w/ great DJ/stunts where local riders would hone their skills. then, some old person dies & his estate is broken up & is now 30-40 mcmansions. i have counted at least 3 H2s and a few full sized trucks in the driveways. apparently the garages aren't deep enough to offer egress to the house w/ the door closed.

but since most SUVs are built on a truck frame, their existence should follow the truck, right? maybe not. trucks are more useful, especially at the end of the month (moving day)
 
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Let them know
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jimmydean

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$tinkle said:
until 4 yrs ago 3 blocks away there used to be a neglected open space w/ great DJ/stunts where local riders would hone their skills. then, some old person dies & his estate is broken up & is now 30-40 mcmansions. i have counted at least 3 H2s and a few full sized trucks in the driveways. apparently the garages aren't deep enough to offer egress to the house w/ the door closed.
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eaterofdog

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jimmydean said:
Originally Posted by Wes Brown, VP of consultant Iceology
Hummer, he said, has an incredibly strong brand image, which makes it a viable brand, and GM should find a way to make Hummers "incredibly fuel-efficient to shock the marketplace."
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Well, a good hummer might take 12-24 ounces of ethanol alcohol. That's pretty efficient.
 
Toshi

Toshi

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HEY! Your 07' $50,000 Truck Is Worth Less Than 20 Grand Wholesale Now. And Even At THAT Price, NOBODY Wants Them!

Unless you've been on safari on the planet Venus, it's next to impossible that you've missed the news that the car business (SUV's/Truck in particular) is REALLY bad right now.

But what you all don't realize is truly HOW BAD it is.

So let us net it out for you.

If you own an SUV or a Truck right now, particularly a full size American piece of iron, YOU are SCREWED!

If you DO you probably don't want to read any further into this article.

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