Jim,
>I heard on the news today that Daimler/ Chrysler will be marketing the
>UNIMOG truck as a new SUV here in the US soon. It will be redesigned for
>this market and will cost somewhere in the 80-90K range. Anyone heard
>anything along these lines or am I dreaming it?
You heard right, although I think the cost will be lower. This thing is
HUGE and HEAVY. Something like 12,000 - 13,000 lbs heavy!
I have to say I think this is the most IRRESPONSIBLE thing a major
vehicle manufacturer could do. Soccer moms, their beginner driver kids,
and distracted corporate types already drive Suburban Battle Wagons
around in congested streets like they were small Hondas. Now D/C wants
to arm these marginally competent drivers with something that is heavier
than practically any non-commercial class vehicle on the road today?
Think of the parking space problems, the horrible gas mileage, wear and
tear on suburban side streets, etc.
Unimogs are GREAT vehicles, don't get me wrong, but so are Sherman tanks.
While I would like to own one of each, I don't think either should be
driven by the average person for average purposes.
Just my little rant for this month :-)
Steve
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