RE: Audi Q8: Driven
Discussion
Nanook said:
I refreshed the page, and read your first sentence and thought I was still on the Jimny thread.
Like I said though, my FIL is thinking about one, but other than the 'excess money' part, you're miles off.
Sterotypes are usually based in fact. But they don't cover all scenarios, in fact, they're usually wrong the vast majority of the time.
Still, angry middle-aged PHers love a good Audi bashing thread
I come to PH not to read some boring claptrap about yet another SUV (admittedly a good looking one inside and out), but for the hilarious, erudite comments on said article. Not really sure why you seem so offended mate for a vehicle that noone on here yet owns? I hear xanax might be the cure for your woes Like I said though, my FIL is thinking about one, but other than the 'excess money' part, you're miles off.
Sterotypes are usually based in fact. But they don't cover all scenarios, in fact, they're usually wrong the vast majority of the time.
Still, angry middle-aged PHers love a good Audi bashing thread
GranCab said:
shakotan said:
The difference between this and a Q7 is...?
THe Q7 is already too big for UK roads and car parks, why make an even bigger one (if that's indeed what it is, and if it isn't then what's the point even having it?)?
THe Q7 is already too big for UK roads and car parks, why make an even bigger one (if that's indeed what it is, and if it isn't then what's the point even having it?)?
Try reading the article first or Google some facts ... the Q8 is smaller than a Q7 ...
Yeah I know 8 is a bigger number than 7 but blame the Audi Marketing Dept. for not calling it the Q6
Pointless then.
shakotan said:
GranCab said:
shakotan said:
The difference between this and a Q7 is...?
THe Q7 is already too big for UK roads and car parks, why make an even bigger one (if that's indeed what it is, and if it isn't then what's the point even having it?)?
THe Q7 is already too big for UK roads and car parks, why make an even bigger one (if that's indeed what it is, and if it isn't then what's the point even having it?)?
Try reading the article first or Google some facts ... the Q8 is smaller than a Q7 ...
Yeah I know 8 is a bigger number than 7 but blame the Audi Marketing Dept. for not calling it the Q6
Pointless then.
culpz said:
I can certainly see why people do like these cars though, regardless.
I understand people do like them and I think it's great that we all have so much choice of what to like. I just don't understand why do people like them?A few friends use them for towing (horse box boat, caravan). Fine, makes sense as they have a higher towing capacity than most 'normal' cars. Doesn't apply to most I see on the roads though as they don't usually have towbars installed!
The only other valid reason I've heard from friends who like them is that they're easy to get in and out of for people who normally have difficulty with that sort of thing. Again, not something most buyers need to consider.
Other reasons people offer up include: they're comfy (no more so than a 'normal' car) ; people like to sit up high (no one can explain why) ; they're practical (no more so than an estate) ; the four wheel drive is good in the snow (not with 35 profile summer tyres), they're safer than 'normal' cars (try telling NCAP).
People have been conditioned to like and desire SUVs, in the same way they were conditioned to like MPVs a while back and have conveniently forgotten in recent times. Twenty years ago the only people that desired 4x4s were farmers, horse-ists, travellers and fat necked nightclub bouncers. Now vast swathes of the population think they need one in their life but when asked why they struggle to think of a sound reason why.
Can anyone provide sound, rational thinking behind the general love for SUVs, SUCs and associated soft roaders?
WojaWabbit said:
I understand people do like them and I think it's great that we all have so much choice of what to like. I just don't understand why do people like them?
A few friends use them for towing (horse box boat, caravan). Fine, makes sense as they have a higher towing capacity than most 'normal' cars. Doesn't apply to most I see on the roads though as they don't usually have towbars installed!
The only other valid reason I've heard from friends who like them is that they're easy to get in and out of for people who normally have difficulty with that sort of thing. Again, not something most buyers need to consider.
Other reasons people offer up include: they're comfy (no more so than a 'normal' car) ; people like to sit up high (no one can explain why) ; they're practical (no more so than an estate) ; the four wheel drive is good in the snow (not with 35 profile summer tyres), they're safer than 'normal' cars (try telling NCAP).
People have been conditioned to like and desire SUVs, in the same way they were conditioned to like MPVs a while back and have conveniently forgotten in recent times. Twenty years ago the only people that desired 4x4s were farmers, horse-ists, travellers and fat necked nightclub bouncers. Now vast swathes of the population think they need one in their life but when asked why they struggle to think of a sound reason why.
Can anyone provide sound, rational thinking behind the general love for SUVs, SUCs and associated soft roaders?
i hae a golf gti which has been a great car, but in america a couple of week back i hired a jeep grand cherokee and I'm now ao suv convert, i like sitting up high (can see the road ahead and a god view of traffic and everything) i like the boot space (don't like the look of estates) i like the fact that in winter they will probably handle the situations better than any other car and i just like them, id have a jeep if they didn't lose colossal amounts of money, I'm guessing even though this is 65 you will be able to get it for 50-55 through the likes of coast2coast and drive the dealA few friends use them for towing (horse box boat, caravan). Fine, makes sense as they have a higher towing capacity than most 'normal' cars. Doesn't apply to most I see on the roads though as they don't usually have towbars installed!
The only other valid reason I've heard from friends who like them is that they're easy to get in and out of for people who normally have difficulty with that sort of thing. Again, not something most buyers need to consider.
Other reasons people offer up include: they're comfy (no more so than a 'normal' car) ; people like to sit up high (no one can explain why) ; they're practical (no more so than an estate) ; the four wheel drive is good in the snow (not with 35 profile summer tyres), they're safer than 'normal' cars (try telling NCAP).
People have been conditioned to like and desire SUVs, in the same way they were conditioned to like MPVs a while back and have conveniently forgotten in recent times. Twenty years ago the only people that desired 4x4s were farmers, horse-ists, travellers and fat necked nightclub bouncers. Now vast swathes of the population think they need one in their life but when asked why they struggle to think of a sound reason why.
Can anyone provide sound, rational thinking behind the general love for SUVs, SUCs and associated soft roaders?
ghost83 said:
i hae a golf gti which has been a great car, but in america a couple of week back i hired a jeep grand cherokee and I'm now ao suv convert, i like sitting up high (can see the road ahead and a god view of traffic and everything) i like the boot space (don't like the look of estates) i like the fact that in winter they will probably handle the situations better than any other car and i just like them, id have a jeep if they didn't lose colossal amounts of money, I'm guessing even though this is 65 you will be able to get it for 50-55 through the likes of coast2coast and drive the deal
Sounds like you need a van If you get such a good view sitting up high why do they all need parking sensors?!
My mate with an X5 and another with an X6 will testify they handle winter no better than their previous cars. 4x4 or not, 315 section summer tyres are crap in snow.
ghost83 said:
I just like them
This seems to be the crux of it. People just like them, often without logical reasoning. A bit like Nando's I guess. Nanook said:
I could dissect your post, saying things like tyre profile size has no real impact on the ability to drive on light snow, that the fact that they're bigger can make them more practical, that some of them are more comfortable, if they're on appropriate suspension etc.
But screw all that noise. Some people want one. They just see one, and they like it, and they want one.
And there is no better reason for buying a car.
I don't have a sound reason for owning a thirsty, impractical, 2 seater with a cheap interior and a tiny boot, that wouldn't see which way a modern hot hatch went. But I like it.
Stop overthinking it!
Good post, but it won’t get through. In my experience these types of people tend to think that the universe revolves around them But screw all that noise. Some people want one. They just see one, and they like it, and they want one.
And there is no better reason for buying a car.
I don't have a sound reason for owning a thirsty, impractical, 2 seater with a cheap interior and a tiny boot, that wouldn't see which way a modern hot hatch went. But I like it.
Stop overthinking it!
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