[Porsche-O-Phile]

Used to own a 4x4 truck. Never again.

Big, bland, dumb, unnecessary. Especially here. Not to mention environmentally/socially irresponsible and completely impractical in an urban setting.

I grew up in New England and saw plenty of snowy winters and managed just fine without 4x4. People that claim they "need" it are kidding themselves. I never once got stuck and drove plenty of RWD clunkers in my younger days. It's called "driving ability".

Similarly I find this notion to "need" to haul around a bass boat, two jet skis, snowmobiles, construction materials for your third vacation home or the like kinda' questionable to say the least. . .

How exactly does personal overconsumption create "needs" exactly? Answer: it doesn't. It creates more "want" or desire for ADDITIONAL consumption. Look, don't get me wrong - your money, your choices. Whatever thrills ya'. Just don't confuse "wants" with "needs". People can rationalize damn near anything. If having a tricked out 4x4 with 22" chrome bling-bling wheels and a lowering kit and never take it off-road or into a situation that MIGHT possibly justify it is your thing - more power to ya'. This is America and you have the right to make yourself look as stupid as you want.

And some people excel at it.