29 Jul 2010

I know we harp on about Americans not actually needing SUVs, but this is ridiculous

Posted by:  John Shen

Look, not everyone needs a Ford Explorer, or a GMC Yukon, or even an Acura MDX to drive themselves to work every day. I mean, if you're not moving furniture all the time, even a small car like my Golf GTI coupe can fit two bikes in the back seat, or a couple of snowboards and gear (I've done both those with ease). It's pretty clear that most people in the US buy for their maximum possible size need, oblivious to the fact that if they just rented a van for $20 the one day they do need to move a couch a year, this'll save them much more money the other 364 days of the year.

That said, there is a point where the opposite is true. Take this fine gentlemen's car (stereotyping on gender here, but you know I'm probably right). Yes, not everyone needs an SUV. Yes, most people with SUVs don't use them at all...

But when you've actually got gear to carry on what seems like a regular basis (enough to prompt installing roof racks for the ladder on the integra).... Dude, just buy a freaking SUV or wagon, or rent one.