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Big dumb SUVs
Last night I decided it would be good to go to the local BI-LO and get some milk, cereal, etc. for the morning. I had been out earlier and parked on the street in front of my apartment. Now though there was a big dumb SUV with a trailer hitch on the back, parked maybe five inches in front of me. I had backed in kind of funny, with the back wheel against the curb so I couldn't roll back. So I must have hit the guy's stupid trailer ball thing about ten for fifteen times before I finally got outta there. The first time I hit it I was like, "well, shoot" and kept putting little dents in my front bumper, then I started to get a little frustrated because it was taking forever to get around that SUV, and I think I put some bigger dents in it. So now, in conjunction with a door ding I have a few little ellipses-shaped impressions in my front bumper. If I see that SUV again I think I'm going to saw off his trailer hitch. Grrr. Oh well, SVX is just a car and I'll forget about it in a week. Whatever. back to work!
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I do have to defend the poor SUV. Its not its fault. Its the driver that is bad.
I have been parked in many times by hondas and escorts, so its no different, Also, I have a F150 extended cab with a long bed. That's 23 feet of pure parking nightmare, yet I can parallel park it without encroaching on anyone's space (at least 3 feet between). The problem is I need to drive around a lot longer to find a spot to park. Most drivers are too lazy and just squeze into a spot that works for them and the hell with the others. I do take the hitch out of the receiver when I'm not towing. I've hit enough shins to know that much. BTW: I will buy an Excursion when they drop down to $8-10K for a loaded one... not too much longer. I will also have it full when I drive it. Doug
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: • NONE Previous SVXes: •1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k • 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k • 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:•2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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Me, Amy, three Mastiffs, our luggage and you?
It may be a bit cramped and smelly back there. At least the dogs would have a snack during the long trips Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Hey they're working on the huge truck manuevering problems. GM now has an All-Wheel-Steering system available on all their full size trucks. it's a $6500 add-on, but if your paying $45,000 for your Tahoe already, that's probably not that big of a deal to you. Also, the difference it makes is phonomenal. An extended cab short bed silverado can turn in a tighter circle than a Grand Prix. That's amazing. It creates a very strange feeling. You kinda feel like you are driving on ice. Then try backing up and turning...there's nothing stranger than seeing the back end of your truck turning away from you. But it's a blast to drive.
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I can park our full-size Bronco in a tighter space than I can my SVX..........
~~Michelle
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No offense but YOUUUUUUU hit him, and now you blame him?
Get outta here man. Lucky my Trooper wasnt there with this on the back You ask why I have it? Cause idiots like you like to park by braille! -mike |
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- Viv 1992 SVX LS, Claret "Caressa" "Striving for excellence motivates you. Striving for perfection is demoralizing.". |
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