Correction: truck *BASED* SUV's -- most full size SUV's are built on pickup truck platforms. Bill Robertson #5939 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@...> wrote: > > F100/F150 has been the largest selling single model vehicle of any type (including passenger cars and minivans) in the United States for 33 years. There are a lot of Americans who like them other than me. > > As stated, I tried with little success to explain the American affinity for pickup trucks to Brits (and future independent Scots) when I was over there in January. You all don't get it, and I know that. But that doesn't change the truth: most Americans like trucks (and truck like SUV's), not just me. > > Bill Robertson > #5939 > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@> wrote: > > > > Normally I chime in with specific points at odds with what you've said, > > but all this F150 worship..... I mean, WTF? Who cares? We get it, you > > love the F150, and pointing out that a DeLorean would come off worst if > > the two collided is of interest to.... who exactly? > > > > Martin > > > > > > On 21/03/2012 14:46, content22207 wrote: > > > Not really, but if it did, this would be the front to front level of impact: > > > http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521931_356464481065475_100001057778755_1061801_1982557112_n.jpg > > > The DeLorean's crumple extension wouldn't touch anything until it hit the F150's I-beams, 28 inches later. > > > > > > Rear impact would be even worse: > > > http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552062_356472154398041_100001057778755_1061828_414190267_n.jpg > > > F150's differential is 48 inches from the back bumper. Spare tire is well above the crumple extension. > > > > > > Bill Robertson > > > #5939 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/