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Oh God! I have got two 4WD SUV's im my garage.
They both have better fuel economy than the small 4/4 Morgan, not to mention the M3W which was even worse than the 4/4. At least I can drive only one car at the same time so the number of cars does not increase my fuel consumption. Getting in and out of a SUV is so much easier than the same procedure with the Morgan. I drove 4/4 cars all of my business lifetime (for a reason) and I do not understand all the fuzz about SUV's from people who drive other cars, especially when the other cars are sports cars driven for fun.
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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I'd love one of those 4x4 crewcab pickups. It would fit most of my requirements. Unfortunately, my drive is only 4.5 metres so they won't fit ;(
1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10
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I just don't like big cars. Never have. We've had a few SUVs as rentals, I've passengered in loads of others. Not one has wowed me.
If we need space I rent something, I would hate to be lugging one around every day. However quick they are.
Happy to be different.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
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I think many like the elevated driving position that an SUV offers. They're also easier to get in and out of and they generally have a smaller footprint that an estate car. Many are based on "jacked up" versions of a saloon car - and what's six inches between friends ? Then what do I know, I'm thinking of buying a KIA Stinger  ?
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I think many like the elevated driving position that an SUV offers.
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One thing that surprised me was when I asked my 89 year old father which of our cars he found easiest to get in or out of. Mrs F has a Mini Clubman and I have a Disco 4. He was emphatic that the Disco is easier - if I remember to lower the suspension. We keep the Disco because of its towing capability. When time comes to replace it, it will most likely be a crew-cab pickup unless our finances change. I really don’t want to draw masses of capital for the next car - unless Mrs F approves a Plus Four of course.
Paul
Costock, UK
2014 4/4 Rolls Royce Garnet Red
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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I have to say I really like an SUV as my daily drive, my current one is the fourth SUV in a row. They take up similar space as a large estate car on the road and in most car parks, ones I visit anyway. Current one also has sports car like performance with top speed of 170 odd and 0-60 in about 3.5 secs. Plus it was on a building site today and looks pretty good covered in mud  Do I buy one because I'm vain or want the latest fashionable car more than likely 😁As for Suffolk Cars, I do understand Jaguars point about IP but I'd of thought they must of been able to overlook this one compared to a mass production factory churning out fake cars. Real shame. I love it, I laughed out loud isn't that why any of us buy a toy or car to be enjoyed we'd all drive around in a Tranny else with a couple of windows popped in DIY styly  with discount parts freely available at your nearest Romany encampment..
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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I have an SUV but I think it’s based on a c-class saloon, no-one would gripe about the size if I had a standard c-class. Or a 4wd saloon. They’re a bit taller, which is nice, and I suppose they’re a bit more expensive , which might be objectionable, for some reason.
Just because ladies also drive them doesn’t make them any larger than saloons either. Why the emotion?
SFG
2012 4/4 Sport
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Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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Guilty as charged m'lud, recently went from an A3 Sportback to its jacked up crossover Q3 Sportback with a slightly larger footprint. Great car though - glad I went for it.
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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Guilty as charged m'lud, recently went from an A3 Sportback to its jacked up crossover Q3 Sportback with a slightly larger footprint. Great car though - glad I went for it.
Same here, we have XC60 a lovely drive, relaxed and seats 4 adults and their luggage with comfort. Love it that people get so worked up about the different cars others drive, so what about middle aged men in sports cars! 
David
Aero S4
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