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points by TheElectronaut 1 day ago | 0 comments

I'm not a car guy, buy there's a car podcast I really like where the host often tells people that even though they think they want a truck or an SUV, they probably need a minivan or a station wagon.

Sports cars are for the track, trucks are for hauling, and most drivers don't need either.

[–] gavinsyancey 1 day ago

Are there any station wagons made for the North American market anymore?

[–] deathanatos 1 day ago

Would a hatchback such as a Subaru Impreza qualify? Two rows of seats, rear storage area that isn't a trunk/has windows into it.

[–] bryceacc 1 day ago

outback is typically the "wagon" subaru, but some people say with the newer redesign it's more SUV like. I have an impreza and it is the perfect size for me, wife, and dog with a roof top box. so cheap and easy to work on

in the future I am 100% getting a minivan

[–] DenisM 14 hours ago

Modern SUVs which are not truck based are essentially taller station wagons.

Of less-tall there a Subarus at least.

[–] eszed 1 day ago

> Sports cars are for the track, trucks are for hauling

I wish I could show you the photo of my Mazda Miata with six 12' 2x6s hanging out the back. :-)

[–] Freedom2 1 day ago

I think image uploads are quite common on the internet, unless something has changed?

[–] nonethewiser 1 day ago

Does he really respond with "you need" to people saying "I want?" That sounds insufferable.

If someone says "I need a truck or suv" then I understand saying "you may not need one." But someone saying they want one then someone else explaining what they need is just condescending.

[–] enaaem 1 day ago

Fast wagons like the rs6 have a cult status among car enthousiasts. I do get it.

[–] solyin 1 day ago

> Sports cars are for the track, trucks are for hauling

Someone hasn't seen not the Dakar Rally, but the support trucks class for it. The rally cars need support. Replacement tires, suspension parts, engines. How do they get them? A fleet of support vehicles doing the same course. So then they made that a race as well. The Dakar Rally Truck edition features heavy vehicles weighing over 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) T4/5 racing across 8000km/5000 miles of sand, rocks, and desert.