Originally posted by Dan Nixon:
You would be suprised. It handles pretty good.
Well, IMO no BECAUSE it makes it less capable at its primary job - hauling cement. Look at any "performance" SUV - BMW, RX300, ML320 - yes they are better handlers than other SUVs, but any hint of off road capability is lost. And universally they are WORSE handlers than the car with equivalent hauling capacity (compare BMW SUV with cheaper 540i wagon, RX300 with GS300 etc). Cannot overcome basic disadvantages with big rubber & stiff shocks - massive weight, greatly elevated center of gravity. I think building such vehicles makes performance tunners look cheesy and like they would do anything for a buck. I know they infact are driven by money but lets not advertise it so loudly.
Just an opinion, SVT will do as it choses.Don't worry we don't plan on building it.
I've driven it though and it does handle better than I ever expected. Suprisingly because of the added weight in the rear it is pretty well balanced. I had no concerns on the course about center of gavity either. I really didn't feel like I was driving an SUV. BTW it would have 0 offroad capability.
