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by Zpalmtree 809 days ago
You're clearly not arguing in good faith when you suggest the only reason people buy an SUV is to feel macho. You know women own them too?
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Yes, for the same reasons – the desire to feel strong and powerful isn’t exclusive to men! That product class has a higher profit margin so car companies have been running a marketing campaign for decades promoting them as powerful, safe, etc. to get buyers to pay extra.