Does anyone else drive an SUV?

[CoffeeCat]

I was just wondering if there are fellow DUers who drive SUVs. I was
wondering how you reconcile your political/environmental beliefs with
a car choice that could be considered hypocritical.

When it comes down to it, there ARE many alternatives to SUVs. Most
SUVs are gas guzzlers--and they can be symbols of exorbitance and greed.
However, they are fun to drive and they provide a great deal of room--if
you need extra room or if you need to haul things.

I admit it. We have an SUV in our family. We felt that we needed extra
room for the kids and their friends, and I don't like mini vans. I feel
guilty. I'm not looking for sympathy. I know I am being a hypocrite, because
I do care about the environment.

I was wondering if other DUers own SUVs--why they own them--and how you
ultimately feel about owning a car that is not good for the environment.