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Pros and Cons of SUVs - Do You Own One? Should You Buy One?

Here are some alternative viewpoints and controversial issues surrounding the SUV -- including the pros and cons of owning an SUV, facts and figures about sport-utility vehicles and SUV owners, and information to help you decide if you should buy an SUV or not.
Pros & Cons Of Owning An SUV
Do you really need an SUV? To get you started when deciding whether or not to purchase an SUV, here's a list of the pros and cons of owning a sport utility vehicle.
What Would Jesus Drive? An SUV?
What Would Jesus Drive?... and other silly thoughts. Just how far will these extremists go? As far as they need to push their agenda, I guess. But it's your life, and your SUV. How do you feel about it?
83% of all Statistics are Lies!
SUVs and offroad enthusiasts often get the brunt of misleading and unwarranted reports. How much is fact and how much is fiction? Finally the truth behind the stats!
Mr. Enormous SUV Driver
Some facts & figures about SUV drivers these days. Plus, the hilarious Real Men of Genius commercial called "Mr. Enormous SUV Driver".
Minivan? Station Wagon? Or SUV?
Today's SUVs resemble minivans and station wagons in more ways than not. Here's a review of 2003 model SUVs - including compact, midsize and full-size sport utility vehicles.
Bully On The Block
Is the increasing popularity of SUV's leading to more deaths and injuries overall? Answers to this and other questions.
Dumb And Dumber
The government says SUVs are too dangerous and pollute too much and it wants to increase tax breaks to buy them. In his latest "Against the Grain" commentary, Dick Meyer says that’s nuts.
How A New SUV Could Save $ and Lives (Video)
This prototype SUV could save sport-ute owners thousands in gas each year, and save lives! Check out the blueprint, and listen to the interesting facts about SUVs in general.
Real Truth About SUVs & Light Trucks (.pdf)
Here's an extensive look at the data and what it all means regarding sport-utility vehicles and light trucks.
SUV Owners vs Minivan Owners
Results of a study that found SUV owners are "self-oriented", while minivan drivers are "other-oriented". Here are some interesting facts about the differences between drivers of SUVs versus drivers of minivans.
The Great SUV Debate
Discussion and anlaysis of many different SUV-related issues. You'll see both sides of the issue with regard to fuel consumption and emissions. What it all comes down to is choice.

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