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[wraithfodder]

Turned on the news and it looks like the Hummer, that gawdawful multi-ton vanity vehicle, will probably go extinct. Yes, I despise the vehicles. I've been tailgated by them, tanks driven by yuppie housewives yakking on cellphones.  Of course, the sad thing is that because General Motors couldn't see the writing on the wall, and far too many people wanted this kind of crap, they're now going to lay off lord knows how many people. But we really  need to get Hummers, and other big SUVs, off the road. The vast majority have one office worker driving them. Waste of gas, destroys the roads, and I've seen what happens when a Hummer or big SUV hits another car. Not a pretty sight. ...

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[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

Hummers are possibly the most ridiculous things I've ever seen.

I was amazed by the size of some of the cars in the US. Here most people go for small cars, because we travel pretty big distances, and it's cheaper... unless you live in the bush and need something bigger to move stuff around.

[dejla.livejournal.com]

Well, yes, that's true. But isn't that what Land Rovers are for?

I live in NYC and I drive--but I came from the Midwest originally, and public transport doesn't exist in many places in the Midwest. But I drive a Toyota Corolla because I need a trunk, and I want a car I can park. When I go shopping for the house, I drive probably 40 or 50 miles round trip and I frequently fill the trunk and the back seat, but I don't go on a major shop that often, so the Corolla works for me.

I can't see much use for the Mini Cooper, but I need leg room. Something bigger? If I could afford it, I still wouldn't need it. And I don't care whether what I drive--or wear--is fashionable.

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

Mini Coopers are actually a lot bigger than they look. VW Golfs are, too. I was amazed by the VWs.. they use them as cabs (or they did) in Paris.

I have a Mazda Astina. That's big enough for me.

Big cars in the city (and I'm talking 4wds, hummers) are ridiculous, and are just a status symbol.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Mini coopers still look puny on our roads due to the mass of SUVs speeding around. And yup, big cars in the city are nothing more than a status symbol. Hell, they advertise them as such on the tv ads. However, Toyota just sold its millionth Prius. GM should have taken note, but obviously didn't...

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

People over here are now starting to buy Vespas and other scooters, because A. they cost next to nothing to run in petrol, and B. you can park them anywhere you want without paying. Parking in this city is outrageously expensive.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I'd love to live in an area where I could drive a Vespa to work. Unfortunately, the roads can't accommodate them (you'd be flattened) and aren't allowed on the highways...

[alyssa22.livejournal.com]

A lot of people ride them here, mostly city office workers and uni students, because they're cheaper.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Agreed.