four wheel drive vehicles

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Why do so many people in this country appear to have negative praise for the above ?. Is it just media driven or do people have minds of their own?.

[Octavius]

Doc, you don�t know where I live, so your (4x4) argument would purely be levelled at those who don�t live near mountains?

[cazzz1975]

only where you live pwa, probably along with 24 hour police patrols...

[phillipa.d]

We have a Land Rover Discovery, it's old, so not expensive or flash, but we have it because it is a seven seater, and we have 3 kids (between us) and spend a lot of time taking them, and various friends, out and about. Plus we have a German Shepherd who likes to come out with us a lot on our travels. Also, my husband is a big guy (6'2") and feels more comfortable in a big car. He also shoots when he can, so uses it for a country hobby.
We certainly don't have it to show off - in fact, I got rid of my Freelander, because it was a convertable, and I felt uncomfortable in it, as it was a little "flash" with the roof down.
But then, I have a big car and big dog, so I'm obviously an idiot... lol :-)

[China Doll]

I can't stand the bl00dy things. I object to them in the city, they're too big to go down main roads. I object to them because they are more likely to do harm than a standard car. I object because they are a higher pollutant than other cars. I object to them because they're 'off road' vehicals so take them off the damn road!

My aunt drives one with mine and my sisters name as license places... That means it reads KKK. I really f**ing object to that.

[ConfusedCH]

Sounds to me like all the people complaining about SUV's are driving Fiat pandas etc. It's pure jealousy coz they can't bloody afford one themselves. Get over it!

[brionon]

Negative praise ? Wot's that then,mate ? innit ?

[BRIGHT SPARK]

I thought some answers would be driven by envy!!! Apart from financial reasons has anyone ever downgraded from a high end 4x4 to a budget vehicle??.

[dm1982]

with all due respect to disabled people, if they are disabled and cant work then how can they afford a 4x4? Not a criticism just an enquiry!!

[China Doll]

I'm afraid I don't drive and have no desire to learn, (live in central London so no point) so there's no jealousy involved. Just a deep loathing of a stupid car not built for the city that generally only has one passenger in it.

I was nearly mowed down by one the other day so I don't suppose that soothes my dislike.

[cazzz1975]

they use their motability to lease one, it is not their vehicle as its leased.

[cazzz1975]

also the cost of a second hand 4x4 is quite cheap, a lot of companies offer finance to cover the period of the disability entitlement. I can buy a 4x4 for less than a thousand pounds today

[ytrewq]

We have a 4x4. old, not flash, with flaking paint work. We have it because we have 3 children and a 17 stone st.bernard dog.