[dsn_klr650] digest number 269

[JSherlockHolmes@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/21/00 6:11:04 AM Canada Central Standard Time, DSN_klr650@egroups.com writes: > If you think back a few years, the only SUV's out there were the Ford Bronco, Chevy Blazer, Dodge Ram Charger, Jeep CJ's, Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer (large body), Range Rovers, and Toyota Land Cruisers. On top of that, these vehicles were primarily the domain of people like us. They were the KLR's of the auto world. I have owned several of those myself. I currently own a 1979 Chevy Blazer. I don't know what happened, but somehow people turned our camping/dirt machines into ridiculous status symbols. Not to mention the fact, that most of those 30K to 50K vehicles will never see the dirt, let alone a water crossing. Sure, some people, us or people similar to us, will truly use them for what they were originally designed to be used for, but most will not. It is interesting the changes in SUV's and the people that buy them. Personally, I think the fad will go away, especially with gas prices going up the way they are, over $2.00 a gallon here in Milwaukee. At least, let's hope so. But for carrying capacity, good fuel mileage, comfort, and reliability, my family has selected the Ford Taurus Wagon. Isn't it funny, and sometimes sad, how times change things. Jim Sherlock ps. I think the PT cruiser looks kinda cool myself. Sort of retro future, doesn't fit the current styling mold.