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AnAnonymousDemocrat (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 03:16 AM Original message |
Small cars get poor marks in collision tests |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 03:39 AM Response to Original message |
1. Well, I will continue to drive my Yaris |
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leftyladyfrommo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:27 AM Response to Reply #1 |
11. That's me, too. I drive a Yaris and I am really careful. |
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flor de jasmim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 04:37 AM Response to Original message |
2. Look at the European results (no axe to grind!) |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 05:10 AM Response to Original message |
3. Solution: Get rid of the gas guzzling over-sized unnecessary SUVs, Crossovers and Trucks. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 06:04 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. What's your definition of gas guzzler and/or unnecessary? |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 07:32 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I'm keeping my 3/4 ton truck |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:31 PM Response to Reply #6 |
27. OUCH! Looks like WE hit a nerve. |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 06:19 AM Response to Reply #27 |
32. I'm not pissed |
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Kalyke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 07:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. So farmers, people with big dogs and/or other animals and |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:19 PM Response to Reply #9 |
21. Ah, operative word 'UNNECESSARY'. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. So they should have to buy 2 vehicles? |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:27 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. GM, Ford or Chrysler would be very pleased. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. People who really need those vehicles usually can't afford two vehicles. |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:36 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. 'really need'. Carpenters, electricians, HVAC technicians really need such vehicles. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:50 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. No thanks I'll just keep driving my truck everywhere. |
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michreject (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 06:22 AM Response to Reply #29 |
33. I don't buy used |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 08:08 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Watch out for those incoming flying Smart cars and Honda Fits. |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:20 AM Response to Reply #3 |
13. Yes, and also walls, dumpsters, utility poles, high curbs, and anything else |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:25 PM Response to Reply #13 |
24. You're suppose to drive with your eyes OPEN, not closed. |
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bighart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 08:26 AM Response to Reply #24 |
37. well the reaking problem isn't the way I drive. |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 11:07 AM Response to Reply #3 |
18. my definition |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 04:05 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. What's the philosophical difference between an SUV and driving a small car when you don't have to? |
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Double T (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:23 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Thank you, agree with you completely. |
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carlyhippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 07:49 AM Response to Reply #18 |
35. Different areas of the country..... |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
5. Hmmm, that's odd |
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zipplewrath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 07:54 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Not Big Auto |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 07:56 AM Response to Original message |
8. charge higher rates for SUV's. It's only fair. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
10. In other news, water is wet. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
12. Physics is a bitch. |
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Kaylee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
14. This is news? Smartcar vs. Escalade in crash =No contest. nt |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
15. And the Escalade doesn't do well against an 18 wheeler. So? |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 11:09 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Evidence would suggest |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:35 PM Response to Reply #15 |
28. You left out the people who eat breakfast, do business deals, |
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kiranon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
16. Why is this news? It's the law of physics used as propaganda for large vehicles. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
17. I love water is wet studies. |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-14-09 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
31. Duh |
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carlyhippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
34. I had a small car before, this is why I have an SUV now |
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lutefisk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Apr-15-09 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
38. Larger, safer vehicles can get much better mileage than they do. |
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