IMO, the V8 SUV (such as the X5) doesn't have terrible mpg number. At least on my X5 I average 18.9 mpg and that is comperable with most large V8 sedans. Also, a SUV provides more room and utility then a sports car. A sports car, aside from being fun, offers little practicle use.

Gas prices will eventually stop this rediculous escalation and will level off. Will they be where they were a year ago?? No. The higher prices are becoming a reality. I paid $3.01 a gallon yesterday (up from $2.88 I paid last fill up)...and ya know what...the gas station was packed. For all the griping and crying there are still plenty of people at the pump because communing is a fact of life. So I wouldn't turn my back on SUV's just yet.

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