Topic: Why do americans tend to drive big cars and SUV's?

Falco !PZmcClOUDk started this discussion 14 years ago #20,857

Especially here in LA. So many cars that park at our store are big ass SUV's driven by ONE PERSON. It makes no sense when you consider that you have no other option to get around town here. -Why pay that much more for gas?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 15 minutes later[^] [v] #335,390

Because obesity.

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,397

@OP
All our air pollution just blows inland. If we don't create enough smog each day to make Riverside into a shit-hole, then how are we going to feel better about where we live?

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Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,401

Because Americans are obese idiots. Thanks,

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 24 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,402

It's because... they fat, and SUVs are the ideal veichle... for eating burgers.

Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 5 hours later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,453

hate to say it... but cause most americans are huge.... like a house.... or too tall...

Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 9 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,464

@OP

> Especially here in LA. So many cars that park at our store are big ass SUV's driven by ONE PERSON. It makes no sense when you consider that you have no other option to get around town here. -Why pay that much more for gas?

Because Americans want to use up worlds oil supply, so Rag Heads end up with nothing to export.

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,466

@previous (G)

> > Especially here in LA. So many cars that park at our store are big ass SUV's driven by ONE PERSON. It makes no sense when you consider that you have no other option to get around town here. -Why pay that much more for gas?
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> Because Americans want to use up worlds oil supply, so Rag Heads end up with nothing to export.

Hi, fellow free thinker.

Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,475

Fuel prices are too cheap in the USA so people can afford to drive something that does 1 mile to the gallon.

Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/. joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 24 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,492

@previous (H)
Are you kidding me dude, I know petrol is expensive across the pond compared to here, but it is still exorbitantly expensive. Almost 4 dollars a gallon is anal rape for a college student budget. I'm looking for a scooter to help alleviate my fuel consumption, because I feel that driving to and from work in my little Ford focus is unnecessary when all I'm transporting is myself and a work shirt.

Anonymous H replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,494

@previous (Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/.)
Funny. Petrol in the UK is at least $11 US a gallon.

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Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,496

@335,492 (Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/.)
Of course there is that safety factor. Rain etc and that random rock on the road. DUI drivers and you on a two wheel scooter just looking for trouble.

Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/. replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,497

@335,494 (H)
Ouch. That's fucking dumb. Fuck the oil barons and their price gouging.

Anonymous H replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,500

@previous (Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/.)
About 80% of the cost is tax.

Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/. replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,501

@335,496 (G)
Well, I get that, and that's why I am wondering about the insurance cost. I want to do a cost analysis, to see if the gas savings are worth the extra insurance costs.

Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/. double-posted this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,503

@335,500 (H)
Oh, wow. That is terrible.

Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,504

@335,501 (Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/.)
If you live in USA ask Flow. Find her at Progresso. Ask her while you are on the phone why she is named in honor of Maxi pads.

http://www.progressive.com/insurance/flo/wow.aspx?code=8004227752&se=Google&cmp=CA&adgr=%28GEO-BRAND%29+-+Brand+Terms&kwd=progressive+insurance&srcfrc=true&mt=p&gclid=CNr25oXwnrECFSUbQgodQ3AuWA&=

Link because I have stock in Google and when you click on it, its good for my stock.

squeegee joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 14 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,506

What am i going to do, walk to work? Have you been out in this heat? No thank you. I'll drive yhe 20 miles.

Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,541

@335,494 (H)

> Funny. Petrol in the UK is at least $11 US a gallon.

Yeah, but you use bigger gallons to make you think your fuel economy is better. US gallon us 4 quarts, not 5. So add 25% to US prices to compare directly.

Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,542

@previous (K)
Ouch good point. Reason so costly is because Queen and court are expensive to keep up.

Anonymous H replied with this 14 years ago, 16 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,545

@335,541 (K)
> you use bigger gallons to make you think your fuel economy is better

Bullshit...

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squeegee replied with this 14 years ago, 30 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,553

@335,542 (G)
Actually what the royals pull in via tourists who come to see royals more than offsets the cost of having royals.

Anonymous G replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,554

@previous (squeegee)
So you mean the Royals have turned into Pimps for Brits. Royals have become the Disneyland per se.

Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 6 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,601

@335,466 (B)
It's a conspiracy. No really, it is.

Falco !PZmcClOUDk (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,602

@previous (L)
I hope it's true though. What a terrible part of the world.

Anonymous K replied with this 14 years ago, 54 minutes later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #335,603

@335,545 (H)

'sup retard.

Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 6 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #335,634

Overcompensate for their small penises.

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #335,637

@previous (M)
How big is your penis?

Anonymous M replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #335,638

@previous (B)
Huge.

Anonymous B replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #335,639

@previous (M)
Mine also is mahoosive. My dad said so.

Shattered Tangent !0gytnDUx/. replied with this 14 years ago, 18 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #335,775

I drive a beater Ford focus, what does that say about my penis?

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