Cret Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Yeah, sod everyone elses safety tonto, as long as you're fine, who gives a damn eh? That Ford Fiesta you rear end is completely devastated by the weight and height of your 4x4 half ton monstrocity, the occupants didn't stand a chance. But hey, your ok, woot! Add that to the fact that you're more likely statistically to cause that devastating accident, makes you a real sweet guy huh? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Calm down dear, it's just a commercial. Not that I'm overly fussed about this 'debate' now anyway but it's already been pointed out that boy racers are the ones that have the highest crash rates anyway, miles more than 4x4 drivers so I don't think they're really quite the satan's chariot you're making them out to be. Ok they might make more of a mess when they hit something than your average fiesta but I bet they're a shedload safer than pretty much any car made say 20 years ago. Beside, a half ton 4x4 would be tiny. Most cars weigh at least a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue kipper Posted February 6, 2005 Author Share Posted February 6, 2005 Well I seem to have stirred up a nice little hornet's nest here! Although I dislike 4x4 vehicles, I don't believe that they are the biggest cause of accidents - as has already been said, it's most probably boy racers or some other such category. Most 4x4 owners use their vehicles responsibly I'm sure - but its the few idiots who go around driving like they own the Island that gets on my wick - espcially when there is only the driver in the 7-seater vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Most 4x4 owners use their vehicles responsibly I'm sure - but its the few idiots who go around driving like they own the Island that gets on my wick<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think as in most cases that's probably about right, there are always a few that give a bad impression that most subsequently get tarred with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posters Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Anyone seen that black Humvee that seems to be based in Castletown. Now, that IS a monster! I wonder how many gallons to the mile that does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Can't say I have Bill, mind you I don't get down that way often these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 interesting So if you put your foot down (as much as you can in one of those) expect a lot less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 The daft thing about the Humvees that you see over here and in the UK is that they aren't the "proper" vehicle as issued to the millatry. They're the H2 model and are just a lookalike based on a 4x4 Chevy truck made for plonkers who want to think they're Arnie http://www.fuh2.com/ etc. Edit to sort typo and add Haiku by Tim Hulking black Hummer Purchased in rank atonement small peckered driver in reference to the above post's last line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Educa Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 You say that there is no need for 4x4 on this Island but have you not witnessed the pot hole ridden roads and the speed bumps on every damn corner? My previous beloved car couldn't deal with these obstacles <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't need a 4wd to cope with potholes & speed bumps. At all. My old dear's lane in snow (as often as we get it here!!) and general tractability for sure. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know you don't need it, agreed, however, I want one, and find it extremly confortable, and why not. I am not a road hog - and anyway, you use your car in UK and Eire too...not as if you stay on island all the time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 That's fine. I have one too. I was just making the point that our crappy roads & lanes don't really require one solely on account of them being pants quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberalis Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Anyone seen that black Humvee that seems to be based in Castletown. Now, that IS a monster! I wonder how many gallons to the mile that does. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If I recall correctly, with luggage on board, this car is not permitted onto the Seacat as it would be over the 3 ton limit. Had to put the bags onto the foot passengers luggage trolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddy Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I guess that there are a few people who do make general assumptions about you depending on what car you drive. Sometimes when things happen to me, like when I try to overtake someone who then puts their foot down, or when gangs of kids jump out infront of me on their bikes, other people comment that they probably did it because my car is a girl's car and whatever those kids and drivers think about me will be based on that. Fools. Well, fools they may be and maybe I am too, but I'd like to think that the man who drives a car like mine doesn't need to compensate. And maybe it's only a matter of time before small colourful cars start selling themselves "for men whose willies speak for themselves"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Talking willies????? That would be terrible - they would never shut up..... it must NEVER happen...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Does anyone actually really believe the old big car = small dick equation though? Neither of my cars are flashy so I've no need to defend myself in that respect but I doubt it's true in all but a few cases. I suspect the truth is far more simple and probably along the lines of: Stage 1) I like the idea of having a fancy car, Stage 2) I can afford a fancy car, Stage 3) I know! I'll buy a fancy car! Or are there lots of porsche/ferrari drivers out there who are going to now tell me that they have indeed got micro widgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cret Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 they would never shut up<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Heh heh. I think that's ace coming from a bird. That's a joke right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Does anyone actually really believe the old big car = small dick equation though? It's probably a cliche based on envy Just in case though, I think I'll get my little Smart out again Is the reverse true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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