SUV drivers and door opening
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From: D Walford on 11 Aug 2010 03:33 On 11/08/2010 2:58 PM, Fraser Johnston wrote: > "Sylvia Else"<sylvia(a)not.here.invalid> wrote in message > news:8cema4FnbqU1(a)mid.individual.net... >> On 11/08/2010 11:04 AM, PHATRS wrote: >>> On 11/08/10 10:54, Sylvia Else wrote: >>>> On 11/08/2010 10:42 AM, PHATRS wrote: >>>> >>>>> Although I can't stand you using _that_ term. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Um?? >>>> >>>> Sylvia. >>>> >>> >>> Well, _that_ is what they're called on the other side of the pond. >>> >>> Here in Oz, I think we still call them 4WDs. Not sure what to call the >>> 2WD versions... >> >> Therein lies the problem. Their main characteristic is that they're >> needlessly large boxes on wheels. Their drive train can vary, and is not >> necessarily accurately described as 4WD. Mind you, "Sports Utility Vehicle" >> doesn't really capture what they are, but at least it doesn't involve >> questionable mechanical assumptions. >> >> I wasn't aware that SUV wasn't a term in everyday usage in Australia. >> Probably need to get out more. > > Like it or not if you say SUV in Australia people know what you are on about. Do they really understand? The term is used so broadly that its used to describe anything with 4 or more wheels. > Chalk another on up to American cultural imperialism. And gross stupidity. Daryl
From: Noddy on 11 Aug 2010 03:32 "Sylvia Else" <sylvia(a)not.here.invalid> wrote in message news:8ce87eFl1lU1(a)mid.individual.net... > What is it about SUV drivers What a "SUV"? Is it some wankey Americanism? -- Regards, Noddy.
From: Milton on 11 Aug 2010 06:45 "Sylvia Else" <sylvia(a)not.here.invalid> wrote in message news:8cema4FnbqU1(a)mid.individual.net... > > I wasn't aware that SUV wasn't a term in everyday usage in Australia. > Probably need to get out more. > > It certainly is and now the Japs with their Suzuki have thrown another one into the works. Their 4WD SX4 is called a "Crossover SUV". Regards Milton
From: F Murtz on 11 Aug 2010 09:06 D Walford wrote: > On 11/08/2010 10:12 AM, Sylvia Else wrote: >> What is it about SUV drivers that makes them think they don't need to >> look into their mirrors before opening their doors? >> >> I swear it's only a matter of time before one of them loses a door when >> I'm too close to brake, and oncoming traffic prevents me from steering >> away from them. > > What's an SUV? > > > Daryl Silly Umungus Vehicle.
From: D Walford on 11 Aug 2010 09:36
On 11/08/2010 11:06 PM, F Murtz wrote: > D Walford wrote: >> On 11/08/2010 10:12 AM, Sylvia Else wrote: >>> What is it about SUV drivers that makes them think they don't need to >>> look into their mirrors before opening their doors? >>> >>> I swear it's only a matter of time before one of them loses a door when >>> I'm too close to brake, and oncoming traffic prevents me from steering >>> away from them. >> >> What's an SUV? >> >> >> Daryl > > > Silly Umungus Vehicle. AFAIK the term was originally applied to US built 4WD versions of small trucks like the Ford F series but these days its used to label almost any vehicle that isn't a sedan or hatchback and most of those aren't particularly large let alone "Umungus":-) Daryl |