Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:06:46 GMT From: "Craig" <CBobchinnospamkinSBCGlobal.net> Subject: Re: Have Saab reintroduced hatchback yet?
Eeyore wrote: > > > Fred W wrote: > > > Eeyore wrote: > > > DervMan wrote: > > >>"Eeyore" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote > > > > > Fred W wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > The reason the hatchback fell out of favor in the US is > > > > > > pretty simple, really. The auto companies wanted to sell > > > > > > mini-vans and SUVs. They marketed the superior versatility > > > > > > of these more expensive vehicles and quietly removed the > > > > > > more economical hatches from their line-ups. > > > > > > > > > > Yeah but .... I doubt most SUVs or 'people carriers' as we > > > > > call them here actually > > > > > work as well in that respect. > > > > > > > > So yet again Y O U D O N ' T K N O W. > > > > > > > > Speculation. Pointless posting. > > > > > > How many SUVs have fold down rear seats ? > > > > Nearly all of them. You've never even seen an SUV, have you? > > I've seen plenty. There must be half a dozen in my small street alone. > > I've almost NEVER seen one used in 'utility mode' though (excepting > Range Rovers). Most ppl just seem to use them as huge oversized cars. > > Graham I use mine to haul stuff all the time. Astronomy gear to observing sites, camping gear, furniture, etc... But I'm also one of the few that probably takes it off road as well. --
