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02-12-2014 12:35 PM |
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Originally Posted by lava
(Post 1523264)
Why so anti minivan? They are awesome if you're secure in your "coolness". They are huge, smooth, comfortable, great gas mileage and you can load up anyone and anything... I say enjoy vehicles of all flavors--my Garage: Minivan, FR-S, Tundra Crewmax and Honda Pioneer FTW.
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The problem doesn't lie in their utility or practicality. Well, it does, when you consider the fact that a minivan is defined by it's utility and practicality, and little else. Its problem lies within the conformity to the idea that you've "given up" to the cookie cutter family lifestyle that leaves you chained with no more room for personal fun, everything must be sacrificed for the family. This isn't a bad thing in and of itself, but it's the perception. There's nothing wrong with the minivan considering its purpose, just the emotions it can evoke.
Also, there is nothing inherently "fun" about a minivan, and no single minivan has ever incited a wordwide internet orgasm like some spectacular new sports car design, because a sports car can embody freedom, excitement, thrill, and competition. Those things are fun...
Haters gonna hate, but many car enthusiasts make a personal choice to avoid minivans like the plague (and deny themselves all that wonderful utility and practicality) to do things with some measure of inconvenience to enjoy the drive every day, every time. They love their families, but they have a passion for their cars. It's also good to have a passion or hobby of your own, and can strengthen the family bond when they enjoy it as well.
It's also possible to have a fun car and a minivan, but that logic escapes some of us. Personally, my wife's Outback is the family car and it works great.
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