Your suggestoin for a SUV

That's it!

How did the obvious escape us all?

 

Actually, with a puny 7-8 inches of clearance, they are hardly any
different than a car if properly designed and NOT driven like a
Miata. Think slightly raised Caravan.

You're either doing a really pathetic job of trolling or have
missed the point entirely. Most of the yuppie-mobiles are
extremely bad at crash testing, so get one of the good ones
like the Subaru or something big enough to take a decent hit.

In any case, get the side impact protection.

My friend is about a week or two from buying a new 4-Runner
and it is a superb machine. We test-drove it today and it
cornered almost as good as my Volvo 240 and shot off the line like
it had a fire under its rear end. Side impact protection for front
and rear, and decent off-road capabilities to boot. Nothing
not to like here. Whatever Toyota did with it, it does not
drive top-heavy and is very stable.

And there are a dozen other midsize choices that are decent.

 

LOL agreed, either that or a Vibe...

 

Great at tipping over in rain or snow?

Ahh I see, he wants to find the biggest deathtrap SUV possible so even if
there is a narrow chance his wife kills herself, its the most likely one.
Good job....

 

I have a 2001 Honda SE CRV.

When I purchased it, I had a 1-1/4" Honda hitch installed, so that I could
put on a bike rack on for 1-2 bikes. With the fiberglass tire cover on the
back, I can't find a bike rack that will work. Any suggestions on a brand
and model and where to buy one? Thanks for your reply.

 

"Econo Shit Box": A slang term hurled by immature SUV / truck owners
against any discussion concerning the crashworthiness of small cars.
The term has the flexibility to also be a loose term of endearment for a
well worn economy car, similar to the label "whooptie."
--

Philip

"If a long train of abuses, prevarications, and artifices, all tending
the same way, make the design visible to the people . tis not to be
wondered that they should then rouse themselves."
- John Locke (1632-1704)

 

no, econo shit box, driven by either penny wise and pound foolish
cheapskates, the very young and ill informed or just plain old low
lifes.
any one with any common sense would know that cares like kias, ford
aspires, neons, echos are just plain unsafe when driven in traffic
with a mix of vehicles

 

Hi,
IMO, fools can't do such thing.
Tony

 

Actually, Aspires are just fine. They are bolt-for bolt compatable
with most Mazda engines, so all you need to do is swap in a Miata or
simmilar 120-140HP engine.

 

I partially agree with you here. I personally drive an 86 Mitsubishi
Sigma (5th generation Galant/Eterna basically), and while it may be
old, it hugs the road very well, and in my opinion it is quite safe. I
would much prefer to drive my older Sigma than say my brother's 1.3L
Corolla sedan. However, SUVs not driven properly, or driven by people
who don't know how to drive (well), are dangerous. Take the case of
New Zealand rally star Possum Bourne for instance. He was struck by a
SUV on a gravel road at only 60km/h, the SUV had only minor damage
compared to Bourne's Subaru wagon. Bourne suffered brain damage and
died.

 

econoshitbox is actually one word, kinda like "algore". Its a car that
is only good for transporting several people around with little luggage
and nothing else. If people want to buy an econoshitbox, thats fine, the
problem comes when others (liberals, socialist...) try to get everyone
to buy one becasue they think its best for you.

 

So Tony, we can assume your on welfare, right?

 

Except they are made by Kia!

 

Have you considered remedial English?

 

ahh yes, the lamest flame around, watch out the grammar police are
here

 

"Underpowered" applies to many Slow Ugly Vehicles as well. Just because
something has a V6 or V8 doesn't mean it can get out of its own way.

 

Out of all the definitions offered for "econo shit box".... I think mine
has been the most suitable for Websters. ;^)

--

Philip

"If a long train of abuses, prevarications, and artifices, all tending
the same way, make the design visible to the people . tis not to be
wondered that they should then rouse themselves."
- John Locke (1632-1704)

 

Anyone know if Hilter drove an SUV? ;^)
--

Philip

"If a long train of abuses, prevarications, and artifices, all tending
the same way, make the design visible to the people . tis not to be
wondered that they should then rouse themselves."
- John Locke (1632-1704)

 

please enlighten me, I've never encountered an underpowered V8

 

Any engine will be deemed "underpowered" when the driver's expectations
are not met.
--

Philip

"If a long train of abuses, prevarications, and artifices, all tending
the same way, make the design visible to the people . tis not to be
wondered that they should then rouse themselves."
- John Locke (1632-1704)