Posted by Ted on August 17, 2002, at 20:36:58
In reply to Re: P.S.- the latest craze in cars here- Phil » judy1, posted by Phil on August 17, 2002, at 14:44:18
Hey Phil,
> I'd wager that 98% of 4 wheel drive vehicles have never even seen the shoulder of a highway.
Nah -- in Silicon Valley, CA, I'd say it is closer to 99.99%, with the sole exception of those being run off the road by a cell-phone user (or a woman putting on makeup during the morning commute -- sorry ladies but it happens all too often).
The difference with me is that I bought a 1988 Nissan Pathfinder that already had 138,000 miles to use just for offroad, usually 4x4 driving. But that's about all I use it for. Even still, at 20 mpg, it is more economic than a lot of cars.
> you can drive what you please but if I ever almost get smashed again by a 5'5" lady driving a Suburban talking on the phone, I'll get my license to carry.
This is so common here it isn't even worth noting. Only here it is the Lexus, Mercedes, Cadillac, etc. SUVs and the women are usually 5'0' Chinese* mommies rushing their kids to school or daycare while talking on the phone.
*Not mean't to be sexist, racist or nationalistic, but an observation whose frequency is worth noting.
> Just don't get me started on Bush letting commercial semi's out of Mexico on our roads. I thought it was a joke.
Tires smoother than a baby's behind. Really.
Ted
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