tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post8034975371923084974..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: What's the small vehicle market lacking?Andy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-35456327902817381102010-09-27T18:43:20.480-07:002010-09-27T18:43:20.480-07:00Thirded on wanting North American minitrucks. I d...Thirded on wanting North American minitrucks. I drive a Subaru Domingo (basically a 2/3 scale Syncro Vanagon) and absolutely love it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975245227003012793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-33524086587504530002010-09-08T17:52:55.222-07:002010-09-08T17:52:55.222-07:00Based on what's available worldwide but not in...Based on what's available worldwide but not in the US, I'd agree on more micro trucks and B-segment 4x4s, and throw in C-segment wagons as well (folks, a 5-door hatchback is NOT a wagon. Although the reason why there are so few B-segment wagons *anywhere in the world* is that if that's what you need they'd rather sell you a C hatch...)nlpnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925589671848667697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-48607087435594161262010-09-08T12:28:37.359-07:002010-09-08T12:28:37.359-07:00I agree with your comments "Anonymous" (...I agree with your comments "Anonymous" (but I'm pretty sure I know who you are!). You make a great point about the Jeep's pricing. A base four-cylinder Wrangler is nearly $22K. And if all we have are Wranglers new, all we'll have is Wranglers <i>used</i>, too.Andy Lilienthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-61105057496982965002010-09-08T11:12:24.309-07:002010-09-08T11:12:24.309-07:00The Samurai/Jimny MUST return to the United States...The Samurai/Jimny MUST return to the United States! I'm just afraid if it return, it would be feminized with independent suspension, low ground clearance, no low-range gearing, and unibody construction. What it needs to be is just like the original Samurai was: a Jeep Wrangler, but scaled down.<br /><br />The current Jimny is great, but it's due for a refresh. If Suzuki took U.S. requirements into consideration when redesigning it, they would have a real hit on their hands. The Jeep has gotten too big and too expensive over the years, leaving a HUGE hole in the market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-32096636817480451892010-09-08T11:08:19.655-07:002010-09-08T11:08:19.655-07:00I miss the Samurai, but I'd love to see the US...I miss the Samurai, but I'd love to see the US approve the micro trucks (Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, Mitsubishi Minitruck, Etc.) for street use only. Much like Arizona has allowed golf carts to be licensed for street use. The vast majority of use don't need a Ford F350 for our weekend runs to Home Depot or to run the yard debris to the recycling center.Stovehttp://stove.cynic@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.com