4 x 4's

[DimPrawn]

Voting - Your democratic right.

No AndyW option.

[TimberWolf]

Voting - Your democratic right.

No AndyW option.

Umm, I thought democracy was about electing other people to make voting decisions for us and prevent us voting?

[oracleslave]

"I pity da fool"

That was a SUV though.

[DimPrawn]

"I pity da fool"

That was a SUV though.

What's an SUV? Is it an American 4x4 only bigger?

[oracleslave]

What's an SUV? Is it an American 4x4 only bigger?

From the wiki

SUVs are considered light trucks and often share the same platforms of pickups and thus are regulated less stringently than passenger cars under two major laws in the U.S.—the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for fuel economystandards, and the Clean Air Act for emissions standards

[Churchill]

Where's the "I'm 6ft 8 and would look a right twat climbing into a nissan micra" option?

[TykeMerc]

Where's the "I'm 6ft 8 and would look a right twat climbing into a nissan micra" option?

One of the tech team leads on a recent project is 6ft 8, he has a Zafira which he finds comfortable despite having a dodgy back, he occasionally drives his wifes Honda Jazz which he fits in with no problems.

Being tall doesn't require a 4x4, in the vast majority of cases they're bought as status symbols and nothing else. Most 4x4 owners don't tow stuff or do off-road driving, they just want a collosal car for some reason which escapes me.

[Spacecadet]

Where's the "I'm 6ft 8 and would look a right twat climbing into a nissan micra" option?

One of the tech team leads on a recent project is 6ft 8, he has a Zafira which he finds comfortable despite having a dodgy back, he occasionally drives his wifes Honda Jazz which he fits in with no problems.

Being tall doesn't require a 4x4, in the vast majority of cases they're bought as status symbols and nothing else. Most 4x4 owners don't tow stuff or do off-road driving, they just want a collosal car for some reason which escapes me.

so you're agreeing with Churchill then?

[Churchill]

One of the tech team leads on a recent project is 6ft 8, he has a Zafira which he finds comfortable despite having a dodgy back, he occasionally drives his wifes Honda Jazz which he fits in with no problems.

Being tall doesn't require a 4x4, in the vast majority of cases they're bought as status symbols and nothing else. Most 4x4 owners don't tow stuff or do off-road driving, they just want a collosal car for some reason which escapes me.

A feeling of safety?

Comfort?

Enjoyment?

Also to look down on the jealous, petty bourgeoisie!

[DimPrawn]

A feeling of safety?

Comfort?

Enjoyment?

Also to look down on the jealous, petty bourgeoisie!

http://www.euroncap.com/tests/land_r..._2002/126.aspx

The Range Rover has an immensely strong body that provides for its occupants safe, well balanced protection in severe frontal and lateral impacts. Each of its doors could be opened normally after the tests and the amount of intrusion was slight. However, the driver experienced fairly high impact forces on his chest and, in a real crash, these pose a risk of injury. The child restraints worked well generally. But, unfortunately, the level of protection given to pedestrians proved to be dire.


Means the car won't be too damaged, but the driver will be seriously hurt and any pedestrian will be just a greasy smear on the road.