Originally posted by yal^
but you already admitted, you would not dare to spend well over $60K and take it on a dirt road.
Pardon? I don't remember EVER saying anything to the fact that I wouldn't pay that kind of money and take an auto off road. In fact, I believe my point was that if someone DOES want to pay that kind of money and NOT take it off road, that doesn't make it any less capable.

Originally posted by yal^
As for the Volvo, Dallas4u, you are absolutely right. The moment I submitted my post I realized my mistake. If I ever wanted to be a housewife with soccer team to drive every day, for safety, I want Volvo.
It's up to you. Safety doesn't have to mean the automobile is only to be used as a "soccer mom-ish" ride. Maybe that's what they meant when they handed out the awards... I don't know.

Originally posted by yal^
...came up with EXT. Nice car, luxury and performance for some. Even a flatbed! Huh, I want to see anyone who dares to go with this thing to Home Depot and get lumber or a few bags of mushroom compost. Luxury and performance � yes, but where is functionality???

Btw, did you know that the flatbed on EXT has a rubber lining? Try to slide anything off and you will sweat or swear, whatever comes first.
No argument there. I believe the EXT was based on the Avalanche, correct? Whether you call it an SUV or an SUV/truck hybrid, it's up to you. I'm sure it is still as capable as an Avalanche... maybe even more so, but whomever buys is isn't going to want to scratch it.

Originally posted by yal^
What is it that we want from SUV?
Speed?
My point exactly. You can't define what an SUV is as there has never really been a standard. It has become a personal issue, and everyone thinks they know what an SUV IS

Originally posted by yal^
Dallas4u: offense non taken as I hope you will not get mad with me now
None taken... you have given no reason for me to be upset!

Originally posted by yal^
You admitted yourself; SUV�s are becoming something undefined.
Again, you are correct!

Originally posted by yal^
...although in many aspects it probably sucks.
Ehh, I wouldn't go THAT far!!!

Originally posted by yal^
...At the end I am a woman
I don't know you well enough to make that clarification.

Originally posted by yal^
...And I love the V6 with that package. And�
Now seriously, I do not think everyone here can definitely say what it is so intriguing and good about VX that makes us go crazy. Performance and luxury? Pffff�
I don't understand this statement, but I think you are saying for all that the VX is, it's non-luxury and unrefinement are overshadowed by its performance and good looks. If so, I agree. I bought one, correct?