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re: Why do Vans have a bad reputation, but SUVs are practically the same thing

Posted on 7/9/18 at 8:53 pm to
Posted by Big_Sur
Member since Nov 2012
1171 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 8:53 pm to
SUV's are cool.

"Cool" is almost by definition impractical. Think of rich people wearing elaborate outfits made out of the least durable, most cost ineffective materials. Stylish chicks wearing outlandish hats and shoes.

What is practical is only rarely cool and then it is in a reactionary or ironic way.
This post was edited on 7/9/18 at 8:54 pm
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
58306 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 8:58 pm to
quote:

Unless you are talking about a Jeep or Rover.

if you believe what you are saying you can argue both of those are off road vehicles anymore. Ive taken many frathoes off road.
Posted by LSUrme
JP
Member since Oct 2005
5431 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 9:37 pm to
Been looking at new SUVs. Honestly liked the way the Pilot drove best, but when I got out of it and looked it over again, I realized it looked like a minivan and then got the F off that lot.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 9:44 pm to
Do they all have electronic steering? It feels sketchy as hell to me.
Posted by reddy tiger
Mandeville
Member since Aug 2012
1602 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 9:45 pm to
Because we're illogical, irrational, shite-flinging, monkeys.

I could go on about the psychology, but basically.
Posted by JDogg33
Member since Oct 2017
405 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 9:54 pm to
I feel Vans and SUVs drive differently.
Posted by TigerNlc
Chocolate City
Member since Jun 2006
33098 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 9:56 pm to
quote:

if you believe what you are saying you can argue both of those are off road vehicles anymore. Ive taken many frathoes off road.

So you are saying a van can perform the same as a 4 wheel drive vehicle?
Posted by SteveLSU35
Shreveport
Member since Mar 2004
14863 posts
Posted on 7/9/18 at 10:40 pm to
I don’t have one, but I’ve driven my brothers with his 3 and my 3 children. It’s crazy efficient and loaded with gadgets. If I had 4 or 5 kiddos I’d be rocking the frick out of one.
Posted by nola000
Lacombe, LA
Member since Dec 2014
13139 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 8:16 am to
quote:

I have a mid-sized SUV and an Excursion, wife has a minivan. If I could have the minivan in an 4x4 with a little more clearance and towing capability, it would be my hunting/fishing vehicle



Ummm.....











Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
21619 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 8:31 am to
quote:

I am really wanting a Sprinter Van RV, there is so much DIY information and parts available on the Web I am thinking of getting a stripped Sprinter cargo van and doing my own conversion.






Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
18865 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 8:47 am to
quote:

hamplanets


I have never heard this? Does it mean children?
Posted by MountainTiger
The foot of Mt. Belzoni
Member since Dec 2008
14912 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 8:52 am to
I thought they both had a bad reputation.
Posted by Open Dore Policy
The Commodore State
Member since Oct 2012
5445 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:01 am to
My first vehicle was and '89 Chevy Astro.

Fricking loved that thing.

Wish I still had it.
Posted by crash1211
Houma
Member since May 2008
3624 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:28 am to
All these pictures and not one.

Posted by Horsemeat
Truckin' somewhere in the US
Member since Dec 2014
15196 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:32 am to
quote:


Airwalks are just better


They're sold at WalMarx bro. Van's still has stock at the generic skate-shop-for-people-who-dont-skate-but-want-to-look-like-they-do.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:35 am to
If anyone has an hour to kill, this documentary on amazon is pretty good


Posted by CQQ
Member since Feb 2006
17048 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:40 am to
Anyone have a 2018 Odyssey? Slightly used ones are starting to pop up.

Looking at the EX-L trim. I'm curious if it would be worth (or even feasible) negotiating the dealer installing the rear entertainment system.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104355 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 9:59 am to
A 30A sticker looks like shite on a van
Posted by yessir
Here
Member since Apr 2008
6585 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 10:10 am to
quote:

hamplanets


I have never heard this? Does it mean children?


Internet Crusader word for fat people.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 7/10/18 at 10:26 am to
No, everyone has iPads, you don't need that anymore with the disappearance of portable media like DVDs.
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