"Doug Kanter" wrote in
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"Jim Yanik" . wrote in message
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The car
makers can reduce the price a little, but probably make more, since
most customers have no real idea how much cheaper it is to make a
2wd vehicle. And, offer 4wd versions for people who explicitly ask
for them. I don't think many will.

Even more impractical.

Are you saying that offering a selection is impractical? Dealers do
it all the time with pickup trucks, or they'd be out of the truck
business insofar as tradespeople (who use trucks for work) are
concerned.

Why do you think something that is already happening is impractical?




Next you will be calling for a return to the 55mph National Motor
Speed Limit,from 1973.(which worked SO well)[not!]

Nice dodge, but you didn't answer the question. I suggested that
consumers be offered a much different choice when it comes to owning
an SUV. And I pointed out that the choices I'm suggesting are not so
unusual TODAY if you're buying a pickup truck. Or, at least those
choices existed two days ago when a friend of mine bought a new Toyota
Tundra.

Are you saying that choices which already exist are impractical? Or,
are you saying that it would be too much to expect salespeople to
explain the choices?




One can already choose between 2WD and 4WD on many SUVs,and some are even
AWD.(and some ordinary autos,too)

Salespeople will try to sell what's more profitable for THEM,not what's
necessarily the best for the purchaser.It's the buyer's duty to make the
best choice for their own individual circumstances.

It's called "Caveat Emptor,let the buyer beware.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net