>-----Original Message----- >From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] >On Behalf Of Philip Pemberton >Sent: 08 December 2004 10:01 >To: piclist@mit.edu >Subject: Re: [OT] Don't you BUY no ugly truck - 2005 Studebaker XUV > > >In message <057301c4dcea$60b4dbe0$d201a8c0@y2k> > Russell McMahon wrote: > >> "Functional" design carried to its ludicrous conclusion. >> It's interesting that the smaller diesel makes more power >and torque, >> and at lower revs (torque at MUCH lower revs). > >1) It's damn ugly >2) It's far too big (IMO). My money's on people buying these >things just to > do the daily school run. Yuck. (yes, there are a lot of >people round here > that own 4x4s (or what I suppose Americans would call >SUVs), nearly all of > them are used by parents to take their kids to school, even >though the > local school is within walking distance). > I've no objections to people owning 4x4s, as long as no >other vehicle is > suitable - I realise agricultural sites would have a >legitimate use for > a 4x4, but someone who just wants to take the kids to >school... Ngh... >3) I guess that thing will probably do, what, 10mpg tops? Ugh. What a > waste... > >I expect to be heavily flamed so... asbestos suit ON... No flames from this direction, I totaly agree. Mike ======================================================================= This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use, forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or services. ======================================================================= _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist