Is it a pain in the ass driving a sports car?

[Peaches]

Originally posted by KRL@Nov 30 2003, 05:01 PM
SUV's are the most practical car in my opinion. Gives you a commanding position on the road with other drivers. Roomy and great if you have kids. Versatile for most any type of driving or destination. Comfortable to drive, get in and out of, and I like sitting up higher than cars.

Once you get really used to an SUV its hard to drive anything else.

Oh, don't tell me that - I plan on trading it in for an F150 crew cab and a Wranger.

IMHO, you pay a fortune for the carpeted covered area. I don't like using my side mirrors only, so I just pack it up to seat level anyway. I HAD a cute little Ranger until SOMEONE who shall remain nameless totalled it in August (his initials are c.l.e.m.s.o.n.t.i.g.e.r) and I really miss having the usability of the truck. I've thought about getting a small open trailer for the SUV but I have a really steep driveway with a large "dip" at the bottom and the general thought is that a trailer won't clear the dip. I probably should have gone with the F150 on the last purchase, but I wanted the 3rd row seating in the SUV. Which I have used exactly ZERO times in the last year I've had it. Hopefully it will keep the resale value up.

And since I'm middle aged now, I need a "sportscar" but again - my living conditions mean I'd be parking it elsewhere, ergo the Wranger - a nice convertible, stick shift, 4WD "sportscar". :P And then get a loaded F150 for long drives.

It will be a couple of years before I put my plan in motion as I hate getting rid of anything that's still under warranty, but I'm really hoping I won't miss my SUV.