Err, that perfectly describes so many of the threads on any forum - why would this one be different?
Actually in some ways this thread is a bit different. So we have had two people support SUVs because of their circumstances - that is, true experience of the benefits of SUVs. So they definitely do know what they are talking about.
And then we have had some who are less pleased about SUVs because of where they live. They can see and explain the downside of SUVs where they walk or drive. So they also know what they are talking about.
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During my time as a courier, I drove all kinds of vans and small lorries. My own vehicle was a Citroen Berlingo and was possibly the most comfortable vehicle I had ever driven. The advantages were many. It would carry a 600 kg load and the doors would open and fold back to the sides of the van, making it possible for a fork lift truck to deposit a fully laden pallet in the back. It was a 2 litre diesel and although sluggish when overtaking and motoring up hills, my first Berlingo covered over 300,000 miles with not a scrap of bother, and was still going strong when I eventually sold it to buy a brand new Berlingo. ( I drive a Citroen now because I was so impressed with them)
Because it was a diesel, I serviced it myself, and with a diesel you only need to change the filters and oil every ten thousand miles and they will run forever.
And finally, because you were sat higher than in a conventional vehicle and can see more of the road ahead, not to mention the ease of getting in and out as you grow older, I chose a car similar to the lofty sitting position of a van. Although I wouldnât consider a Citroen C3 Aircross a SUV. It will probably be my last carâŠ
The SUV does not make the smaller car much less safe. Iâm sorry but I can follow that logic. Itâs the Driver that makes any vehicle less safe.
Then look at all those (class B vehicles) small trucks that make deliveries in and around towns and villages. They are the same thing as SUVs.
Those SUVs can go anywhere those delivery trucks go.
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I donât understand the hatred towards, so called âSUVâsâ. Do I drive one ? , apparently so. I drive a VW Tiguan. The reason I bought it is because I need a large boot and I also want a car thatâs a comfortable height to get in and out of it with ease. Is the engine bigger than most other cars ? No, Does it take up more space ?, No. In fact its actually shorter than many hatchbacks including the Kia EV9, Ford Mondeo, BMW etc, Does it create more emissions ? No, and again it produces less than many of the hatchbacks in the similar price category. Maybe before tarring everyone (or every vehicle) with the same brush they should clearly explain which so called SUVâs we are talking about, Iâm assuming itâs the expensive so called Chelsea tractors, being the (Range Rover, BMW X7, Audi Q9, Mercedes GLS) which are still the minority of all SUVâs on the road)
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Another downside to the internetâŠPeople ordering stuff online has closed all the big stores and filled our streets with max Verstappenâs flying around in Mercedes Sprinters⊠
Perhaps a bit of jealousy AnthonyâŠ
Who wouldnât like a âŠ
If they could comfortably afford one and the diesel/petrol to get it off the driveâŠ
Ha ha I feel for your problem, little Texas would fit a couple times inside WA. 
I am keeping my Dmax.
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SUVs make more sense in the USA where you have wide roads, regular long distance driving and an unpredictable climate. They donât make sense in many English towns where we have narrow roads, tight squeeze parking and 20 mph limits in many city centres.
super wide âchelsea tractorsâ are so annoying in supermarket car parks. The parking spaces are made for normal sized cars. I can squeeze in between the tiny space they leave for me to open the car door, but the overweight must struggle.
Hi Annie. I agree you with the âChelsea Tractorsâ I have had some cars that were more efficient than those big vehicles.
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Bruce
Her speed was 25 MPH at point of impact not 33mph as you insinuate. I bet anyone would have trouble keeping below a 30mph speed limit without taking their eyes off the road to check.
Sue happens to be a very good driver even in a big SUV.
In that video not only did the driver not stop at a T junction but came out ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD . He didnât even look both ways. If you look more closely the car driver even took his hands off the steering wheel or so it seems,
That doesnât matter does it? speeding is speeding and is breaking the law. Speeding causes accidents as she proved.