[Spridgets] 2010 GMC Hassles and Issues

[kgb at frontiernet.net]

My guess would be as a status symbol. A way of letting their "friends" know that THEY don't need to worry about the price of fuel or the cost of their vehicle. They also have a big honkin' vehicle that looks like a truck, sounds like a truck and, could conceivably actually be used as a truck, although it probably never will be. They also want the comfort of a luxury car, as that is what people in their social circles are expected to own. 99% of these things will probably never be driven off road or in 4WD. The other 1% will make an annual trip to the Christmas tree farm to bring home the family tree and demonstrate to the neighbors that Daddy is macho. 

The family camping trip, for which they desperately need a 4WD, will consist of a week or two at a luxury resort or a 5 star hotel near a recreation area. Scheduled tours in commercial vehicles will save wear & tear on the family truck, plus make sure that an appropriate lunch is provided, without Mother needing to soil her hands by preparing it. Creature comfort is paramount for these people.

Personally, I think that children who are allowed to grow up without spending several hours getting beaten to death driving down a single lane goat trail and camping where there is no grocery store on the next corner, and cell service is a figment of one's imagination, are deprived of an important element that can shape their adult perspectives.

These are the folks who can afford to run for major elective office. Does this explain part of what is rotten in DC? 

JMHO,

Kate


----- Original Message -----
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 8:07:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2010 GMC Hassles and Issues

> Did it have leather? The Cadillac trucks have leather. I'm just sayin'.
> PS Why is it that Cadillac and Lincoln make trucks?

And why does anyone buy them?
David L
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