You could use the same logic to prevent folks from buying M35's for
non-commercial purposes. Think about it. I don't think it will be a
problem. If a soccer mom wanted to buy a 2 1/2 ton Navistar flatbed to go
get groceries, she could. But I don't see that happening too often.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
islander wrote:
> 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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