Steve Brown writes: FYI: Not all paddlers share this view. Or, put another way, being a paddler doesn't automatically make me in favor of any cause that seems to be "green" >> your choice. seems to me most paddlers ARE in favor of things that are 'green'. I guess there are a few that aren't. Why pick on Subaru? >> because they claim to be 'green' yet use a loophole to duck out on mileage standards. and they are part of the ACA team, as well as a number of other outdoor organizations, who DO believe in 'green'. Somehow I doubt that this reclassified vehicle is going to be a bigger poluter or gas gusseler than the many other "SUV" vehicles out there which are used in the same role as station wagons of the past only with lower gas milage, and greater danger to anyone soccer mom happens to run into. How does the mileage of their off road / utility vehicles compare to those of other companies? You call it ducking gas mileage standards, but not having any trucks or SUVs puts them at a disadvantage to those who do. Why shouldn't they level the playing field? >> this is all besides the point. Also, it sounds like Subaru is doing something for ACA paddlers by offering a discount. How does that somehow subject them to a higher standard? >> No higher standard. By claiming 'green', then offering a discount, does this make it OK to find and use a loophole, smile and look the other way? One more thing - What does Subaru's decisions about the market positions of their products have to do with paddling? >> the point IS paddling. as in ACA partnership. As in yes I (ACA member since 1990) took advantage of their program and bought a Outback for my Mom. As in it's for sale. Steve, are you an ACA member? steve aldercreek.com http://mail2web.com/ . *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Feb 03 2004 - 10:10:04 PST
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