SUV's

I hate SUV's. That's right, they grind my gears. I hope that the popularity of SUV's do not reflect the intellect of my fellow Americans, because if it does then we have to be the most barbaric culture alive. We could be likened to Klingons, we have great technology but no brains.

Allow me to go through the car buying process of an SUV owner with you. First, they must have a pity for the automobile underdogs, the American car companies. Their pity for the poor uninspired domestic companies has to be stronger than their appreciation for good engineering, otherwise off to the VW dealership they go.

Next the driver must decide what they want in a vehicle. Do they want a well priced car with more bang for the buck? Does the couple without offspring want a two seater? The working man a truck? Or the family a mini van? Perhaps even a sports wagon for the family man? Most would choose something practical. Not the SUV owner! Although it's a huge waste of space, a disaster of form and function, the sports utility vehicle is first choice for any situation!

After the choice for an SUV is made they must look for the most expensive vehicle on the lot. This quickly narrows the options down to only a few choices. The choices: three SUV's, one from each class. Then, the buyer must use their exceptional money management skill and try to decide which one is best on gas. This choice can be a difficult one, as the SUV driver has trouble determining if a low number is better, or a high number. After much time, a decision is made. It appears that the lower the miles per gallon the better.

Finally the proud owner of a new SUV pulls into the driveway. Hard on gas, top heavy, no real benefits whatsoever, this SUV is the pride and joy of its new family. Dad is going to feel a lot more like a man now when he rides the tail of a sports car owner!