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Fasterthanyou · 03-18-2005, 10:43 PM

Good, that law makes sence. It's a proven fact that bigger displacement doesn't necessitate worse gas milage (although more likely) BUT a heavier vehicle will ALWAYS require more engery to move and stop. They polute more and induce more wear and tear into the road. Most SUV's don't get used to their potential... ever. So there's gotta be a downside to buying a big vehicle other than the cost in mileage. I think the commercial vehicles are doing everything they should but the SUV's are out of hand. I say tax em the $250 or better yet, just come up with a tax based on vehicle weight. Example: 2000lb vehicle pays $200 for vehicle registration a year. 4000lb vehicle pays $400. Or is that too much math?

03-18-2005, 10:43 PM	#3
Fasterthanyou Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montgomery NJ Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (0)	Good, that law makes sence. It's a proven fact that bigger displacement doesn't necessitate worse gas milage (although more likely) BUT a heavier vehicle will ALWAYS require more engery to move and stop. They polute more and induce more wear and tear into the road. Most SUV's don't get used to their potential... ever. So there's gotta be a downside to buying a big vehicle other than the cost in mileage. I think the commercial vehicles are doing everything they should but the SUV's are out of hand. I say tax em the $250 or better yet, just come up with a tax based on vehicle weight. Example: 2000lb vehicle pays $200 for vehicle registration a year. 4000lb vehicle pays $400. Or is that too much math? __________________ , Jon Owner of a Red Sled. If it\'s EFI I can tune it. Specialize in 82-95 GM (yes Lt1\'s) \"If you can leave black marks on a straight from the time you exit a corner till the time you brake for the next turn.......Then, you have enough horsepower\" - Mark Donohue