Saw an interesting vehicle today

[rockquarry]

I remember reading something about a study indicating 4WD vehicles use of that feature is only for a tiny percentage of their mileage because their owners never leave pavement. Long ago, I owned a Jeep with 4WD, and to the best of my memory, I never engaged it, even just to see if it worked or not.

When I was in the oilfield service business, we once had many 4WD vehicles in service nationwide, manly vans and pickups. We eliminated most of them because it was found that 4WD capability was seldom needed, and the vehicles were expensive to buy and maintain. We kept them only in several Rocky Mountain service locations where there was actual need due to terrain and weather.

I've had five 4WD vehicles since about 1978; one pickup and 4 SUVs. None were accessorized, jacked up, or had huge tires or the ugly black wheels, but all were functional and used off road now and then, most of the time when hunting. When you really need four-wheel drive, it's worth whatever extra it cost. Some have experienced this, some never will.

With my first one in the '70s (an International Scout), I found out quickly that four-wheel drive will help you get stuck in far worse places than you would if you were limited to two-wheel drive.

Four-wheel drive has become a fad fashion in the last twenty years or so, but if you can afford one, enjoy it even in two-wheel drive on pavement.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Joe Ghattas seems like a guy I could bend an elbow with.

I hope he sells a brazillion of 'em.

Murica!

 

[DWalt]

I saw one of those in flat black on a lowboy tractor trailer last yr going down I90. I honestly thought it was some sort of Police Response Vehicle like a SWAT team might use. Never heard of them. Apparently they deliver them one at a time. That's very costly. As someone mentioned the size of it would be a hinderance off road…… when I went from an ATV to a UTV I experienced the same thing. They'll go anywhere as long as they fit.

According to their website, they build to order and deliver to your door. They do not mention the delivery charge, but that is unlikely to be free. If you want everything, the price can significantly rise. But whatever goodies you want, they will provide. The company is in Ft. Lauderdale FL.

 

[Chuck24]

Bet it's fun trying to get that between the lines in the parking lot. Would be even better with handicap tags

 

[Rustyt1953]

I found these filed under "pursuit of happiness".

 

[Rotorhead1026]

I found these filed under "pursuit of happiness".

Photoshopped, I pray. I'd actually consider murdering anyone who did that to a Corvette.