28th Nov 2012, 17:08
Yeah, this is 2012, such a wonderful time, cars are smaller, uglier, and way overpriced. Therefore I too agree the people "have to" buy small cars; if they want something new that is.
I've said this once, and I'll say it again; there are tons of people that prefer large cars. Just read the comments on this thread alone (besides yours). Come to the south FL. area where I live and you will see DeVilles, Town Cars, LeSabres, of all years everywhere, and no it's not just old people driving them.
Catalytic converters? Good for the environment, but not cars; ever see how much certain models are to replace, or how about the damage to an engine that a bad one could cause?
Converters, along with EGR, O2 sensors, computers, and many other things, are just more crap on a newer car that can fail, and drain somebody's wallet. Another reason why I would agree that old cars are better and easier to maintain.
28th Nov 2012, 11:49
I disagree. Most people with active families and a couple of kids need room. Teens seem to be getting taller each generation. My daughters and my son have sports activities, and we go on trips. Ever hear of a soccer mom? They came out with minivans, SUVs and now crossovers. If you are retired or a single commuter, maybe that's your choice. The preferences are likely driven by high fuel costs. I love the flexibility of a SUV with an active family, shopping and trying to contend 2 adults and 2 children, which is the norm now. Try squeezing 6 foot adults and kids nearly that tall in a compact car with activities; we would end up in divorce court and a broken family situation!