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Death of the body-on-frame SUV?

106 messages,  Last post on Sep 12, 2009 at 1:50 PM

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Re: Vehicle Safety [motorhead15] by wlbrown9
Jun 09, 2009 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: motorhead15 (Jun 08, 2009 5:19 pm)

"By the way I found out why Bobw3 is so scared of big SUV’s? Here’s the scoop… He drives a 2,500 pound econo-box. Heck Bob, I would be scared too if I drove a Honda Fit. "
 
Looking back bobw3 seems to have driven a Ford Freestyle in the past. That was in the CUV class. I remember he thought highly of it. So, if he has a Fit now he must have downsized his ride.
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Re: Vehicle Safety [motorhead15] by bobw3
Jun 11, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: motorhead15 (Jun 08, 2009 5:19 pm)

Funny how you're interested in what I drive (actually I drive both a Fit and Freestyle)...I guess I struck a nerve with some (feeling guilty, making you think...huh?)! Like I said, what several times now, it's not about ME but the larger SOCIETY. Like I also said, the more uneducated and selfish views posted by those only looking after themselves, the more it proves my point...so post on! My bottom line is still the real bottom line in that the less large SUVs out on the road the safer it will be for everyone driving something smaller and that can't be denied. I'm comfortable with my choice of vehicles for a variety of reasons and only one of them is good MPG. Don't be so worried. There's no bills in Congress outlawing your car...but if there were I'd call my representatives asking them to vote for it! Happy driving.
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Vehicle Safety by motorhead15
Jun 12, 2009 (6:41 am)
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Well Bob, if you want to put your babies lives at greater risk for the larger SOCIETY and 35 mpg, that's your choice.
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Re: Vehicle Safety [motorhead15] by bobw3
Jun 12, 2009 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: motorhead15 (Jun 12, 2009 6:41 am)

If you really think that the mllions of people that aren't driving huge SUVs because they can't afford or don't need one are endangering their families that's a pretty sad attitude from some who's actually participating in the endangering. That's like blaming a shooting victim because he's not carrying a gun, but then you probably think that everyone should walk around with AK-47s over their shoulder to defend themselves too! Actually, if you're so concerned with safety you should armor plate your SUV and hire a professional driver. If you go read your statistics you'll find that you're more safe that way too.
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Vehicle Safety by motorhead15
Jun 12, 2009 (9:02 am)
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Bob, If you want to risk your life unnecessarily, again that's your decision, but please don't let 35 mpg be your family's epitaph.
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Re: Vehicle Safety [motorhead15] by bobw3
Jun 12, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: motorhead15 (Jun 12, 2009 9:02 am)

If you want to keep repeating your same reponse unnecessarily, again that's your decision, but don't keep implying that everyone not driving the same vehicle as you is endangering their family. It's simply not true. Actually if you want to be really safe you'll stay off the road in any vehicle and as a bonus, you'll be risking less lives too. By the way, since you brought up the "epitaph" phrase at least mine won't say "I only cared about me and my dog."
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Re: Vehicle Safety [motorhead15] by bobw3
Jun 12, 2009 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: motorhead15 (Jun 12, 2009 9:02 am)

Anyway motorhead, you can continue to repeat the same thing if you like...it's a free country...and I'm sure you'll be happy when some others agree with your views. But I'm glad I made you think beyond yourself even a little bit...and you know I did (but I'm sure you'll say I didn't...that's okay too)!! Goodbye and happy motoring
 
P.S. Since you are driving a big car that you've said will crush the little ones, try and be extra carefull out there...hopefully you're never on the cell phone while driving, nor driving tired, not having your dog jumping on your lap, or otherwise distracted. With the freedom to drive whatever you want comes added responsibility that you have whether you want it or not.
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Re: Vehicle Safety [bobw3] by volfangary
Jun 12, 2009 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Jun 12, 2009 4:02 pm)

Bob... If it's a choice between protecting my family or protecting everyone else in society, my family will win each time. If you want to put society first, that's your decision and I respect it and hope you respect mine. Happy and safe motoring to all!
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Vehicle Safety by motorhead15
Jun 13, 2009 (5:36 pm)
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Watch out Volfangary, "selfishly" putting your family's safety before that of complete strangers won't set well with socialist Bob.

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