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stock clerk, janitor in a drugstore

Autos > SUVs Is it time for SUV restrictions?

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Apart from those souls who feel they actually need such vehicles, whose numbers pale in comparison to those who buy based upon materialistic incentive, comes the reality of need vs. image. Surely those whose need is obvious will keep buying large, durable vehicles as their capabilites are legend. However, the vast majority purchase these motorized behemoths to soothe egos, keep up with the Jones, be the biggest, baddest automotive bully on the road, or just to feel "secure." To those who thought it was simply a trend to follow or possessed a bigger is better attitude, rising fuel costs pla...

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