Almost Crashed Today!!!
11-11-2005, 05:16 PM
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I agree about the adrenaline. I generally am able to keep it from pumping though many years of practice. Still, someitmes it is there. But, in Phoenix, you can get shot easily if you misbehave. That knowledge is a great deterent. It's not the cowboys or Indians; it's the gangsters. Mostly, they kill each other though. Don't let me scare you; Phoenix is a great place so come visit.
wow. good to know... i go to phoenix a lot for business, but fortunately i have not run across crazy phoenix drivers. yet.
wow. good to know... i go to phoenix a lot for business, but fortunately i have not run across crazy phoenix drivers. yet.
11-11-2005, 05:17 PM
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I agree about the adrenaline. I generally am able to keep it from pumping though many years of practice. Still, someitmes it is there. But, in Phoenix, you can get shot easily if you misbehave. That knowledge is a great deterent. It's not the cowboys or Indians; it's the gangsters. Mostly, they kill each other though. Don't let me scare you; Phoenix is a great place so come visit.
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wow. good to know... i go to phoenix a lot for business, but fortunately i have not run across crazy phoenix drivers. yet.
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daydok are you from philippines?
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wow. good to know... i go to phoenix a lot for business, but fortunately i have not run across crazy phoenix drivers. yet.
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daydok are you from philippines?
11-11-2005, 05:41 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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1999 E46 323i
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Glad nothing happen to your car. But if Iceman hear about this, he will definitely have a say about the fogs 
Even with your Highbeams on he still wouldn't be able to see you because he is in a SUV. I don't really like the whole SUV thing, they are less fuel efficient, worst in terms of handling, blocks most drivers' vision, doesn't offer a whole lot more space comparing with a wagon. Just don't understand why buy a SUV when you don't even go off road and if you need to space get a wagon or a minivan. I know I will offend someone with this statement for sure, but it is the SUV that causes the accident here.
But I did have an Xterra before, it was a good off roader, great in the snow, but high on fuel and because you sit higher above sometimes you wouldn't be able to detect car moving beside you even when they are not in your blind spot. Plus for all the reasons above we departed just after a year.
Even with your Highbeams on he still wouldn't be able to see you because he is in a SUV. I don't really like the whole SUV thing, they are less fuel efficient, worst in terms of handling, blocks most drivers' vision, doesn't offer a whole lot more space comparing with a wagon. Just don't understand why buy a SUV when you don't even go off road and if you need to space get a wagon or a minivan. I know I will offend someone with this statement for sure, but it is the SUV that causes the accident here.
But I did have an Xterra before, it was a good off roader, great in the snow, but high on fuel and because you sit higher above sometimes you wouldn't be able to detect car moving beside you even when they are not in your blind spot. Plus for all the reasons above we departed just after a year.
11-11-2005, 05:46 PM
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I'm tired of SUVs on the road.. they need to start Gas Guzzle taxing the SUVs!!!! Classified as Trucks my behind!!! Even trucks should be taxed!!!!! why just sedans?
11-11-2005, 07:40 PM
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[ I know I will offend someone with this statement for sure, but it is the SUV that causes the accident here.
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Not offended but since when did a vehicle ever cause an accident?
Seems to me it's the driver's fault (or in this case, non-fault since there wasn't an accident).
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Not offended but since when did a vehicle ever cause an accident?
Seems to me it's the driver's fault (or in this case, non-fault since there wasn't an accident).
11-11-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopsrob' post='197056' date='Nov 11 2005, 08:40 PM
I know I will offend someone with this statement for sure, but it is the SUV that causes the accident here.
Not offended but since when did a vehicle ever cause an accident?
11-11-2005, 08:02 PM
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if the same driver were in a simular situation and was in a sedan a lot of those accidents wouldnt have happened... [/quote]
An inferior driver may be helped by a sedan but a good driver wouldn't be hindered by an SUV.
11-11-2005, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopsrob' post='197056' date='Nov 11 2005, 08:40 PM
I know I will offend someone with this statement for sure, but it is the SUV that causes the accident here.
Not offended but since when did a vehicle ever cause an accident?
if the same driver were in a simular situation and was in a sedan a lot of those accidents wouldnt have happened...
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Seems like 90% of the drivers out there are inferior... so if you cant teach them to drive then limit the cars they can drive. Tax SUVs!!!
11-11-2005, 08:34 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i Silver Gray/Black, Sport, Prem., Logic 7, Cold Weather, Auto, M Aero package, Nav, Comfort Seats, IPod aux
Seems like 90% of the drivers out there are inferior... so if you cant teach them to drive then limit the cars they can drive. Tax SUVs!!!
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Taxing SUV's won't stop people from buying them. Maybe better driver education? Driving schools?
I'm sure none of us would ever cause driving problems speeding down the road in our E60's!
By the way, I like your car---mine will be the same color.
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Taxing SUV's won't stop people from buying them. Maybe better driver education? Driving schools?
I'm sure none of us would ever cause driving problems speeding down the road in our E60's!
By the way, I like your car---mine will be the same color.