"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Black Dog" wrote in message
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RCE wrote:

Yes, common sense. If hybrids and being politically correct floats your
boat, do so without preaching.
If an Escalade floats your boat, do so, responsibly. The same applies
for everything in between.

RCE

Yes exactly. Funny you should use the phrase "float your boat". My boat
wouldn't get very far from driveway without the help of our Ford
Explorer. The KIA Rio that I run to work and back everyday sure don't cut
it in the trailering department. I realize that some people cannot
afford two vehicles. If we had to give up one, despite gas prices,
despite the "environment", it would probably be the Rio. The SUV is just
too useful.

Fine, but you're not typical of the vast majority of truck owners. You
actually have a need for a towing vehicle.


It does not necessarily be needed for towing only....perhaps to get onto and
out of construction sites, perhaps to transport a good deal of material or a
high number of passengers. There are all sorts of reasons one may need an
SUV or pickup truck, just like you need one....eh?

Regardless, can you show some proof to your statement that most folks who
own large vehicles do not need them?