Why to people call their "SUVs" a Truck? Argh!
02-14-05, 12:49 PM
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Why to people call their "SUVs" a Truck? Argh!
Ok ok technically it can be classified under "truck" from the dictionary.
But SUV has it's own entry there also. I don't know. Maybe it's just a peeve of mine but I've also noticed that people that live further north tend to call their Tahoe, 4-runner, Blazer, H2 a truck. Come on people a truck has a bed to haul things in. And no the El Camino doesn't count 
Or that RATT thing that was out years ago.
--rant off
Any of various heavy motor vehicles designed for carrying or pulling loads.
A hand truck.
A wheeled platform, sometimes equipped with a motor, for conveying loads in a warehouse or freight yard.
One of the swiveling frames of wheels under each end of a railroad car or trolley car.
A set of bookshelves mounted on four wheels or casters, used in libraries.
Nautical. A small piece of wood placed at the top of a mast or flagpole, usually having holes through which halyards can be passed.
Chiefly British. A railroad freight car without a top.
A hand truck.
A wheeled platform, sometimes equipped with a motor, for conveying loads in a warehouse or freight yard.
One of the swiveling frames of wheels under each end of a railroad car or trolley car.
A set of bookshelves mounted on four wheels or casters, used in libraries.
Nautical. A small piece of wood placed at the top of a mast or flagpole, usually having holes through which halyards can be passed.
Chiefly British. A railroad freight car without a top.
Or that RATT thing that was out years ago.--rant off
02-14-05, 12:56 PM
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People have been doing it for years (actually I think they referred to them as RVs in the 80s).
They're all "cars" I think, then subclasses therefrom.
Either way, I am not bothered even slightly by it. LOL
They're all "cars" I think, then subclasses therefrom.
Either way, I am not bothered even slightly by it. LOL
02-14-05, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Toad
People have been doing it for years (actually I think they referred to them as RVs in the 80s).
They're all "cars" I think, then subclasses therefrom.
Either way, I am not bothered even slightly by it. LOL
They're all "cars" I think, then subclasses therefrom.
Either way, I am not bothered even slightly by it. LOL
Mike - You live in Tallahasse? ME TOO!!
Why does your location say Montana? LIAR!!!!!!!!
ARGH!!!!
That buzzing noise neeeeeeeeds to stop.
02-14-05, 01:01 PM
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I interchange calling my TrailBlazer a car or truck.
If that bothers you that much.. I think you need a vacation..
There are far worse things in the world to be upset over or get annoyed by...
Here's a cold one for you..
Relax a bit..
Just having a little fun with your pet peeve... No actual malice intended..
If that bothers you that much.. I think you need a vacation..
There are far worse things in the world to be upset over or get annoyed by...
Here's a cold one for you..
Relax a bit.. Just having a little fun with your pet peeve... No actual malice intended..
02-14-05, 01:02 PM
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I don't like saying SUV
I alternate between truck and car when refering to mine, or I get real specific and say "my Trailblazer"
considering the decent ones have truck frames, truck suspensions, truck engines, truck transmissions, truck tires, etc. it makes sense to call them trucks
I alternate between truck and car when refering to mine, or I get real specific and say "my Trailblazer"
considering the decent ones have truck frames, truck suspensions, truck engines, truck transmissions, truck tires, etc. it makes sense to call them trucks
02-14-05, 01:03 PM
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I know I know.
Actually I hardly ever get irked by anything. Ever. But there is just something about calling a SUV a truck. I dunno. Just one of those things ya know :\
Actually I hardly ever get irked by anything. Ever. But there is just something about calling a SUV a truck. I dunno. Just one of those things ya know :\
02-14-05, 01:20 PM
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Because most SUV's were based on trucks. At least my Durango was. It's based on the Dodge Dakota Pick up TRUCK.
Also, SUV has become a dirty word thanks to douchbag hippies and envirofascists.
Also, SUV has become a dirty word thanks to douchbag hippies and envirofascists.
02-14-05, 01:22 PM
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Most SUV's actually are trucks. Truck frames at least. All they usually are is a truck framework with a different body attached. The Ford Excursion, for example, is basically the same as their F-Series pickups. They're even made in the same plant in Louisville, KY.
This depends on the particular vehicle, of course, but most SUVs are basically modified versions of trucks.
This depends on the particular vehicle, of course, but most SUVs are basically modified versions of trucks.
02-14-05, 01:54 PM
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yadda yadda....it is what it is. A truck is a truck and a suv is a suv.
No matter what frame it's built on or based after.
so :P on all of ya!!!
No matter what frame it's built on or based after.
so :P on all of ya!!!
02-14-05, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kantonburg
Since I'm in a pissy mood. I JUST had read a post by you where you said
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showpos...62&postcount=8
Why does your location say Montana? LIAR!!!!!!!!
ARGH!!!!
That buzzing noise neeeeeeeeds to stop.
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showpos...62&postcount=8
Why does your location say Montana? LIAR!!!!!!!!
ARGH!!!!
That buzzing noise neeeeeeeeds to stop.
No, my "location" isn't Montana. I just wish I was there.
Do you think I'm really a toad too?
02-14-05, 02:12 PM
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02-14-05, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kantonburg
Ok ok technically it can be classified under "truck" from the dictionary.
But SUV has it's own entry there also. I don't know. Maybe it's just a peeve of mine but I've also noticed that people that live further north tend to call their Tahoe, 4-runner, Blazer, H2 a truck. Come on people a truck has a bed to haul things in. And no the El Camino doesn't count Or that RATT thing that was out years ago.
--rant off
But SUV has it's own entry there also. I don't know. Maybe it's just a peeve of mine but I've also noticed that people that live further north tend to call their Tahoe, 4-runner, Blazer, H2 a truck. Come on people a truck has a bed to haul things in. And no the El Camino doesn't count
Or that RATT thing that was out years ago.--rant off
http://www.smartmotorist.com/typ/typ.htm
In spite of having a bed, the El Camino is a car, 'cause it's built on a car platform.
Edit: http://www.sdearthtimes.com/et1199/et1199s10.html
"Light vehicles" include those vehicles that US EPA and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) classify as cars or light-duty trucks (sport utility vehicles, minivans, and pickup trucks with less than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight ratings).
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02-14-05, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
Because most SUV's were based on trucks. At least my Durango was. It's based on the Dodge Dakota Pick up TRUCK.
02-14-05, 03:03 PM
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My automobile insurance classifies my SUV as a truck. I sometimes refer to it as a truck, especially when the context calls for it. For example, if someone says "I need help moving this big box across town", I might say, "I'll go get my truck".
02-14-05, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by grunter
Because they're the same people that call their pets, their "kids."
"It will be alright, my pet. Yesss." (strokes kid's back like a cat)
