http://www.dhipros.com/resources/is-this-the-end-of-ugly-self-centered-brutish-american-driver-read-link-and-decide DHI contractor resource tips, discussions, and more. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:06:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.dhipros.com/resources/is-this-the-end-of-ugly-self-centered-brutish-american-driver-read-link-and-decide/comment-page-1#comment-145 2Shaky Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:18:46 +0000 http://www.dhipros.com/resources/is-this-the-end-of-ugly-self-centered-brutish-american-driver-read-link-and-decide#comment-145 I agree that there are many people out there that may not be able to justify the vehicle that they are driving, and it is a status thing for them. I wonder how high and mighty they feel when they're at the pump every other day digging deep into their wallets (as their bank accounts are shrinking steadily). And there are practical alternatives too. My mom needs a truck not for work but for home repairs, brining things to the dump, etc. There are instances where the average person may need more room than their eco-car provides, but they do make 4 cylinder trucks that do nearly as well on gas and emissions as most cars. Now that this issue is improving in America we can all brace ourselves for China's economic boom because apparently they like the SUV as a status symbol too. No hope!!! I agree that there are many people out there that may not be able to justify the vehicle that they are driving, and it is a status thing for them. I wonder how high and mighty they feel when they’re at the pump every other day digging deep into their wallets (as their bank accounts are shrinking steadily). And there are practical alternatives too. My mom needs a truck not for work but for home repairs, brining things to the dump, etc. There are instances where the average person may need more room than their eco-car provides, but they do make 4 cylinder trucks that do nearly as well on gas and emissions as most cars. Now that this issue is improving in America we can all brace ourselves for China’s economic boom because apparently they like the SUV as a status symbol too. No hope!!!

]]> http://www.dhipros.com/resources/is-this-the-end-of-ugly-self-centered-brutish-american-driver-read-link-and-decide/comment-page-1#comment-146 williamohwilliamiamwilliam Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:18:46 +0000 http://www.dhipros.com/resources/is-this-the-end-of-ugly-self-centered-brutish-american-driver-read-link-and-decide#comment-146 Yes, I have always bought a car for its efficiency and practicality. I have a couple friends who are feeling the sting and I think its hilarious- they're getting what they deserve. I argued with them countless times over their childish obsession with flashy vehicles, and now they just might agree. Yes, I have always bought a car for its efficiency and practicality. I have a couple friends who are feeling the sting and I think its hilarious- they’re getting what they deserve. I argued with them countless times over their childish obsession with flashy vehicles, and now they just might agree.

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