4 x 4's

[TykeMerc]

A feeling of safety?

Comfort?

Enjoyment?

Also to look down on the jealous, petty bourgeoisie!

Safety? At least until recently I thought most 4x4's did relatively poorly in NCAP tests which are empirical safety tests.
Comfort? I find a decent saloon/hatchback more comfortable to drive especially with the body roll issues of every big 4x4 I've ever driven.
Enjoyment? I've spent too much of my life driving on UK roads, I don't find driving to be recreational and there are many luxurious cars that aren't that big. For that matter I don't like looking for parking much and the big 4x4's are even worse to park than an ordinary sized car.

Jealousy isn't an issue for me, there are almost no production cars on the road that I couldn't have if they were for sale and I wanted them. I don't percieve any status in what I have parked in the car park and I've never understood those that do.

[Xenophon]

Jealousy isn't an issue for me, there are almost no production cars on the road that I couldn't have if they were for sale and I wanted them.

Modesty is, however, an issue for you.

[TykeMerc]

Modesty is, however, an issue for you.

Nope, I'm a contractor and I charge inordinate amounts of cash for doing bugger all, I thought most of us on here were the same

[Churchill]

http://www.euroncap.com/tests/land_r..._2002/126.aspx

The Range Rover has an immensely strong body that provides for its occupants safe, well balanced protection in severe frontal and lateral impacts. Each of its doors could be opened normally after the tests and the amount of intrusion was slight. However, the driver experienced fairly high impact forces on his chest and, in a real crash, these pose a risk of injury. The child restraints worked well generally. But, unfortunately, the level of protection given to pedestrians proved to be dire.


Means the car won't be too damaged, but the driver will be seriously hurt and any pedestrian will be just a greasy smear on the road.

Have you ever driven a modern Range Rover? I'm not talking about a so-called Japanese or German equivalent. I'm not talking about the numerous road tests that you may have read. I'm talking about actually driving something that weighs 2 tonnes and will whisk you from 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds! They are a fantastic car to drive. They're smooth and comfortable.

Did any of you see the top-gear episode where Clarkson took on a tank in the RR-Sport? It was great television and a fantastic demonstration of what the Supercharged Sport can do. I saw that episode and my heart said "I want one!"

Well, after a couple of years graft I now have one of the 30 First Edition Vesuvius Orange Supercharged Sports sitting outside my house. Every time I see it I smile. When I drive it I have a huge grin on my face. I love it.

On Friday afternoon, I picked girly up from work, just as she was getting into the car a group of lads sitting outside a bar complemented the car, no petty jealousy, just "Nice car mate!".

Yes, it is a nice car. Was it worth the "Blood sweat and tears" to purchase it?

Too f**king right!

[DimPrawn]

Have you ever driven a modern Range Rover? I'm not talking about a so-called Japanese or German equivalent. I'm not talking about the numerous road tests that you may have read. I'm talking about actually driving something that weighs 2 tonnes and will whisk you from 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds! They are a fantastic car to drive. They're smooth and comfortable.

Did any of you see the top-gear episode where Clarkson took on a tank in the RR-Sport? It was great television and a fantastic demonstration of what the Supercharged Sport can do. I saw that episode and my heart said "I want one!"

Well, after a couple of years graft I now have one of the 30 First Edition Vesuvius Orange Supercharged Sports sitting outside my house. Every time I see it I smile. When I drive it I have a huge grin on my face. I love it.

On Friday afternoon, I picked girly up from work, just as she was getting into the car a group of lads sitting outside a bar complemented the car, no petty jealousy, just "Nice car mate!".

Yes, it is a nice car. Was it worth the "Blood sweat and tears" to purchase it?

Too f**king right!

Good for you Churchy!

I believe freedom of choice is more important than taste.

[Xenophon]

Nope, I'm a contractor and I charge inordinate amounts of cash for doing bugger all, I thought most of us on here were the same

We're mostly contractors yes.

Good luck with the Veyron purchase. I'm sure you'll be the first person in Halifax with one.

[voodooflux]

Means the car won't be too damaged, but the driver will be seriously hurt and any pedestrian will be just a greasy smear on the road.

They're certainly safe enough to drive off the front of the top deck of a car transporter, or so I heard at ClientCo.

[TykeMerc]

We're mostly contractors yes.

Good luck with the Veyron purchase. I'm sure you'll be the first person in Halifax with one.

Don't want one so I won't be making the effort to fund or obtain one. I've run a few sports cars and I can't be bothered any more, they're almost as much hassle to park as a 4x4.

[Spacecadet]

a group of lads sitting outside a bar complemented the car, no petty jealousy, just "Nice car mate!".

Did you reply "Oh yes" whilst nodding your head?

[Diver]

I do a lot of off road site work. places an ordinary car; even with 4wd could not cope (Had to get my 4x4's towed out by machine a couple of times).
I use it to tow the caravan, numerous trailers, compressors and welding plant.
I see no other reason for owning one.

School run mums annoy me, as do the posers that only have a 4x4 "coz it's cool".
the closest any of these get to offroading, is climbing the kerb and jamming up the pavements outside schools.

Make the road Tax £2000 a year on 4x4's I say.