" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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"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?


Yes, I can show proof.