06-15-2015, 07:48 AM
Gstan,
Rollo is right and rollo is wrong.
The US is actually not one big entity anymore. It is evolving and changing faster than most older people are comfortable with. Everything rollo is saying, well, it has some truth especially the further back in time you go.
Today, the US markets is more like a bunch of different markets. Different parts of the US have different views. See, rollo is wrong for thinking that sub compacts are cars only for people who cant afford more. It is true that being affordable is an appeal but then there is the environmentalist who buy these cars for very different reasons.
Sub compacts are popular with younger crowds as well. And perhaps budget is a factor to many young people but there are some that spend tens of thousands just modding and decking out their rides. It wasnt a money issue, they do it because in their groups it is cool.
The US Rollo speaks of does exist.......but this country is a lot bigger than his view. It is growing out in all directions all at once.
Here is a great article. Subcompact is not just about saving money anymore.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-...ord-fiesta
Rollo is right and rollo is wrong.
The US is actually not one big entity anymore. It is evolving and changing faster than most older people are comfortable with. Everything rollo is saying, well, it has some truth especially the further back in time you go.
Today, the US markets is more like a bunch of different markets. Different parts of the US have different views. See, rollo is wrong for thinking that sub compacts are cars only for people who cant afford more. It is true that being affordable is an appeal but then there is the environmentalist who buy these cars for very different reasons.
Sub compacts are popular with younger crowds as well. And perhaps budget is a factor to many young people but there are some that spend tens of thousands just modding and decking out their rides. It wasnt a money issue, they do it because in their groups it is cool.
The US Rollo speaks of does exist.......but this country is a lot bigger than his view. It is growing out in all directions all at once.
Here is a great article. Subcompact is not just about saving money anymore.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-...ord-fiesta