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Glinda · 11-05-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

How else would you explain Mercedes and BMW sales numbers of overpriced cars? Why do you think Porsche is building SUVs instead of wagons?

Because the buying public is stupid as shit? Seriously, every time I see someone driving a Cadillac Escalade, I have to wonder if he was dropped on his head when he was an infant.

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Ha ha! Of course you don't, because it was a piece of crap!

IMO, if "image" is the only basis for somebody spending waaaay too much money for something, they will surely be disappointed.

If I want a sports car, I'll buy from a company that has a long history of making quality sports cars. If I want a luxury sedan, I'll buy from a company that has a long history of making quality luxury sedans. I would NEVER buy an SUV or truck from a sports car or luxury sedan maker. It's just common sense, right?

That said, this country seems to be overrun with people who haven't one iota of common sense, so, I'll give you that. But I will continue to buck "trendy" and stick with what actually works, image be damned!

Gravdigr · 11-05-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Glinda

Because the buying public is stupid as shit?

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Originally Posted by Glinda

But I will continue to buck "trendy" and stick with what actually works, image be damned!

Why, you little rebel, you.

glatt · 11-05-2017, 12:47 PM

Why are station wagons gone?

My understanding is it was the fleet fuel economy requirements that did not apply to trucks. SUVs and minivans are classified as trucks and exempt, but station wagons are cars are non-exempt. So they had to be dropped to meet fleet fuel economy requirements.

Gravdigr · 11-05-2017, 12:50 PM

One of my favorite cars was an 81 Chevy Malibu wagon.

Also had an 83 Pontiac Bonneville (I think) wagon. I gave $200 for this one. The trans was supposedly shot on this car. I dropped the scattershield and all the torque convertor bolts fell out of it. Put 'em back in and it drove like it was new.

Griff · 11-06-2017, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Why are station wagons gone?

I think I just bought one? Subaru Forester.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-06-2017, 10:19 AM

Nope, that's a "compact SUV".

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glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Why are station wagons gone? My understanding is it was the fleet fuel economy requirements that did not apply to trucks. SUVs and minivans are classified as trucks and exempt, but station wagons are cars are non-exempt. So they had to be dropped to meet fleet fuel economy requirements.

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