The Pros and Cons of Sport Utility Vehicles for the Homestead

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The hauler that started the entire SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle) Craze, the 1984 Jeep Cherokee.
The hauler that started the entire SUV (Sport-Utility Vehicle) Craze, the 1984 Jeep Cherokee.
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GM's new Ranger EV, powered by an electric motor.
GM's new Ranger EV, powered by an electric motor.
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Sensible, relatively inexpensive, and tough. The 1997 Cherokee has little reason to stray from its roots.
Sensible, relatively inexpensive, and tough. The 1997 Cherokee has little reason to stray from its roots.
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Diagram: Major components of the GM's new Ranger EV.
Diagram: Major components of the GM's new Ranger EV.
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NEVCO's single seat, electric Gizmo has a range of 25 miles and a top speed of 30 mph.
NEVCO's single seat, electric Gizmo has a range of 25 miles and a top speed of 30 mph.
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Getting into the Gizmo is nearly as much fun as driving it.
Getting into the Gizmo is nearly as much fun as driving it.

If you keep your wits about you, sanely priced and dependable sport utility vehicles are still out there. (See the sport utility vehicle photos and diagram in the image gallery.)

“Wish a buck was still silver And a man could still work . . . and still would.
Wish a Ford and a Chevy Would last ten years like they should.”

–Merle Haggard: “Are the Good Times Really Over for Good?”

There’s good news and bad news. Which would you like first? Okay.

  • Published on Oct 1, 1997
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