"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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What, exactly, did I lose?


Every point you've tried to make...because...

That's a purely subjective rating.

I've only tried to make one point. I've gotten that across.



As are ALL ratings. No one can even agree on crash tests. A car either
works for you or it doesn't.

The results of the crash test are true, they're reality. Whether they are
applicable to real or all driving conditions is another matter.


Another lie!

Read the owner's forums. Lots of people reporting 22-25 MPG after break
in. Locally I get just under 20 around town. That's pretty good.

You said better than 25 mpg. A lie!



Admit it Bob, people either like or hate it's looks.

Of course. That's another reason to like it. At least it's different.
When everyone likes the looks it's called BLAND. That's why so many
Acuras and Camrys sell. In person most people seem to love it. But my
opinion is that I like the front end and don't like the tail.

That's all that matters is what you want.


I don't get my identity from the vehicle I drive. It's
simply transportation and a tool. I am my own man, I don't need props.


That's what you say, but the rather dull perception here is that have
no identity, though I know who you are of course.

I have no identity and am very dull.

To say you get no
identity from "props" is a lie on every level. You CHOOSE what's in
your life, from cars to bikes and even food and that's part of who you
are.

Yes, I do choose those things. They are an extension of me, they are not
used to create an image, as a prop does. Even the prop on your boat is
inadequate.

Unless you're about to claim that you make no choices on your own.
Based on your reliance on reviews, that may be the case.

Top pick by who?

By me, I drove one for two weeks and I really liked it.

Another lie! How did you get the car for two weeks when so few are in the
country?

Quick, solid
and agile with a very sweet interior. I prefer the ride on the B9 by a
small margin. Some of these cars lose out because the cabins are too
small for my height. That killed the Murano and MDX for example.

Quick is subjective. My pet turtle is quick.


Suzanne's money and your choice.

My father and I bought her the B9 for her graduation. Even in heavy
snow she must show up for work. Since the Outback was unstoppable in
the snow the B9 was a logical step up. At the same time she wanted
something smaller than a full size SUV...not a truck. The B9 feels like
a car because that's really what it is.

Heavy snow? New York? I lived there for over 2 decades and the amount of
snowfall in those two decades is less than one month where I live now. My
car is front wheel drive with good tires (a Ford Maverick driven in
reverse!). Are you sure the B9 is up to it? Maybe spiked tires might help.


And so...as I said....you lost. And since the B9, 35s5 and everything
that goes on here is presented by me for a reason you well know...the
hoops are also mine!

Are they flaming hoops?

And that's why you lost. As in the "other" thread, you may have the
last words awarded to any foe so mortally wounded. I'm outa da thread,
so enjoy that last gasp

Hoooh ahhhhh!

RB
35s5
NY