You can stack just as much sod in an extended hatchback as you can in an SUV. Give me a break. I lived in Italy for over 6 years and saw exactly 0 full-sized pickup trucks while I was there. Large subdivision of single family homes where I lived, all with yards. Somehow everyone managed just fine with normal-sized vehicles that don't make cities more dangerous or clog up parking lots with their 17-point back-in maneuvers.
You continue to sound ridiculous. We measure the size of our yards in portions of an acre here. I'm sure that if you're neighbors yards were comparable and they could in a truck; they would.
I'm not taking about people who live on farms. People out there could get the licenses to have their trucks. I'm talking about civilization.
That's kind of the root of the problem though, American car consumers aren't price sensitive. If given the option between a small but less expensive car and a large but expensive truck the market will choose the truck. Trucks and SUVs are far more expensive than sedans and compact cars already, between the sticker price, fuel costs, and additional licensing fees and yet they are still by far the best selling consumer vehicles with most manufacturers dropping their smallest models in favor of focusing on larger vehicles. The problem isn't the regulatory structure or costs but the culture surrounding the vehicles which is way harder to change
I live in the heart of my city which is a metro area of over 1 million. Try again.
And how are they going to compensate for their small dick?Yes , and please ban these as well
Or, I dunno, buy something they can afford and fits them? Both times I owned a truck it was paid for because I had little to no money. The times before, between, and now, I had money to get a vehicle and had to pay quite a bit to get a vehicle that I was actually comfortable in. You've no idea how hard it is to find something affordable that's not a truck that can actually be comfortable to drive when you're six and a half feet tall. It's like finding shoes or pants that fit only more of a money sink.
Not jack it up. That shit is the most ridiculous thing ever and actually does make them more dangerous for tipping, in most cases. And, no lie, I do actually get tired of trying to go around them in the parking garages downtown. If your vehicle cannot fit into your space you shouldn't be parked there, goddammit.
Yes , and please ban these as well
I'm 6'4" so I have a pretty good idea. Most cars have plenty of leg room if you put the seat back. Hell, my wife's Mini Cooper has more leg room than my Ford Focus, which is already plenty enough for me. You don't need a huge car to have a roomy driver's seat.
You must have some stubby legs if you honestly think a focus has enough room.
My legs are disproportionately longer than my torso and are solely responsible for my height, so I doubt that's it. With the seat fully back there is plenty of leg room. Left foot rests next to the break pedal rather than on the little step because I'm not 16 anymore and know how to drive a car while tall.
I was almost ran over by a bicyclist walking on the sidewalk. No sorry or nothing, just sped away.
They means what they said. It's L/100km not MPG. Highway has a lower number because it's better on fuel. It measures the fuel consumption per a set distance rather than measuring the distance traveled for a set amount of fuel.
Pretty sure there are a few more scopes of work for a truck than that. I'm not a fan of lifts by any means but trucks of various sizes are very useful vehicles. A mover would use a cube van or bigger anyway.
Point is if you're being ran over by a walking cyclist, you're going to get some bruises and maybe a concussion. If you're being ran over by an SUV, you're not going to survive.
Geometry is a factor. At these massive weight differences (pedastian / car) it starts to not make a difference.
Sorry, but everyone should just walk. Ban all High Speed transportation.
Skoda Octavia, VW Golf and Opel Astra are just some cars that are sold in station wagon form. And I am not exactly a car expert, there are many more I cannot name. I'd guess here on Germany at least a quarter of all cars are statio wagons.
