Why do people buy a large SUV or a Hummer?

Since 9/11, when it got clear to the last idiot, that we support the terrorists with our thirst for oil, I have seen actually more people getting gaz guzzling behemoth then ever. What are they for? My Mini Van gets 28 miles to the gallon, rides more comfortalbe and has more space then any of this truck like dinosaurs.|||people wanna look cool and show that they can try to afford to put the gas in those things|||Some SUVs are purchased as status symbols, with the Cadillac Escalade as the most prominent example, by showing that someone has the resources to not care how much their vehicle costs to purchase or refuel. Others are used for their named purpose, of sport utility, by outdoor sports enthusiasts who enjoy the large cargo capacity along with a high ground clearance and 4WD for off-road driving.





Please, however, keep politics in the political discussion areas.|||too look rich and fly as hell|||convenience|||Most of the SUV's that I see are usually bought by families who have two or more children.





People buy Hummers just to be noticed.|||I drive a Hummer and I get 19 mpg's....thats better than A LOT of vehicles out there. I got it because it is awesome and I absolutely love it.|||there just trying to keep up with the jones(a clear case of one


up manship ) and then they get the attitude (i got a suv ,and i own the road) and when they pass me i let them know that


there number one with me (even though i use the wrong finger


to let them know that).|||Well, one man's food is another man's poison...it depends on each person's taste and choice. I do not like a mini van at all. Thank you.


If you are so worried about the saving gas, mileage etc I would say you should immediately sell your mini van and buy some bicycles or try walking to wherever you can possibly walk to. All the very best.|||different people have differnt taste in cars? i personally like suv because i think they look better also cause im tall and im lazy to bend down to get into a car =x and suv are more convients for family of 5+ hummers are fun because of there high suspension?|||Thank God it's still a free country where you can buy whatever you can afford.





Many people favor larger vehicle because they need the room for their families, towing capacity, hauling groceries and other supplies, etc. If you have a large family it's tuff to cram them into a Hyundai. And many folks use their cars for work and play. Towing a boat, snowmobile, camper, etc. isn't a job for a small car.





I have large and small vehicles...I own two class 8 trucks (A peterbilt and an International). I also own two British Triumphs which are pretty small. My daily driver is a 6 cylinder Ford F-150 and a Lincoln Continental. My Lincoln gets 26 MPG on the highway. I can live with that.|||Take this tear jerker to the Politics section please.....