I think SUV's are a part of the culture now, and not just some faddish trend. Since I only visit the US about once or twice a year, whenever I go, what I see shocks the hell out of me..I get out of the airport, and I see 80 year old women who are 4 feet tall driving Excursions, and H3's..And its ALL over the place! If gas was a buck a gallon, the fact that these people drive these 8 mpg vehicles is reason enough to not be TOO discouraged about the value of SUV's in general.

Of course Im biased, but its no question that X's do REALLY good amongst its peers. I was talking to a guy at the US Embassy in London who drives a Pepper, and he says hes lucky to get 13 out of his ride. So more and more of his travels are becoming "official business" if you know what I mean...

The values may fall a little, but the demand for SUV's will ALWAYS be around IMHO...

On a more somber note, I DONT think the current gas prices are temporary...Lets hope Im wrong!...

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