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Anthony
May 16, 2006 05:35 PM PDT
How I can relate to this story. I wonder how on Earth these people make it through life. I hope her fuel tank cost her 100 bucks to fill up. Just smile knowing that you can get further on a tank of gas than she can. |
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Sarah
May 16, 2006 06:01 PM PDT
First I wanna say thanks for renting space at my site :)
Second, I have no idea why people need vehicles that big. I've got a GMC Jimmy, and want to upgrade to a Yukon (basically, an extended cab, short-bed truck with built-in camper shell), but then again, 2 kids, and too much junk to cart along with them. BUT, unfortunately, we're downgrading to a little Toyota, LOL, so I'll be stuck like you by July, :(
Insurance rates for those types of vehicles are usally a little lower, when in fact they should be higher because they cause so many accidents and pollute the environment so much more (dream vehicle of affordability is Chevy's HHR, which is hybrid :)).
Oops, sorry to babble :) |
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Luin
May 16, 2006 06:09 PM PDT
You know, I herish the thought that it sucks for her so much to drive that thing. Here are the logistics of it:
The Chevy Suburban starts at $36,990.
The Chevy Suburban has a total of 39 gallons. At $3.15 a gallon that comes to $122.85 to go from empty to full.
Here is where it gets good:
The Chevy Suburban goes 15-21 miles to the gallon. Being that I live in the mountains we'll give her 16 miles to the gallon. It costs her $122.85 to go 624 miles.
Compare to my car:
The Dodge Neon starts at $14,395.
The Dodge Neon has a total of 10 gallons. At $3.15 a gallon that comes to $31.50 to go from empty to full.
The Dodge Neon goes 30-37 miles to the gallon. Being that I live in the mountains we'll give me 34 miles to the gallon. It costs me $31.50 to go 340 miles.
That makes my car approximately 200% more efficient! Sucks to be that bitch!!! |
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mike
May 16, 2006 06:43 PM PDT
So many people have those things that don't need them. I hope she enjoys taking out a loan every time she has to fill the damn thing up with gas. |
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Mr. Fabulous
May 16, 2006 07:26 PM PDT
Do you travel with a personal blood pressure kit? |
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Luin
May 16, 2006 07:40 PM PDT
Sarah: You are absolutely right. They may be safer in an accident, but they are certainly not safer any other way. Today was a perfect example of just how unsafe they are!
Mike: You know, and she didn't have stuff piled in the back, or kids or anything. Just one woman. Not one woman and her 6 kids. Not one artisan woman who is hauling her stuff to sell at renaissance faires, just one woman.
Mr. Faboo: I do actually. I pride myself on fucking amazing blood pressure, so I travel with a blood pressure kit. That and with the amount of people that PISS ME OFF during the day...I figure it would be a pretty good safety precausion. |
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Rav`N
May 16, 2006 09:41 PM PDT
I'm firmly convinced that the minute someone gets into an SUV their intelligence and perception drops a couple of notches. Theres something about those vehicles and the people that drive them. Don't go thinking its an American thing either. I live in Australia and we have the same problem here. |
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