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I don't have partial views of the ppl I mentioned. They use them as I described. Also, if it's only occasional truck use, you can rent & save a lot of money.
I think I hit a nerve.
Another local guy has a hummer. What a waste. He used it one time to try to impress his GF & intimidate me in my Miata. Great investment there. Those commercials paid off?
Wait, you are a dude driving a Miata and critical of guys driving trucks?
Cheap- For what they offer, they are cheap. Large spacious cabin, V8 engine, solid feel, lots of storage, leather, and all the luxury features. If you want that in a sedan, you basically have to have an S-Class Mercedes. Heck, even compared to a Tahoe/Suburban, a loaded up crew cab truck is still significantly cheaper.
Fuel Efficient- For what they are, today's crop of 1500 trucks are VERY efficient. In the real world, you're not going to see a difference between one of those, a midsize or fullsize Crossover/SUV, a minivan, a large sedan, or a sports car.
Agile- this doesn't matter to most people, it just isn't applicable. In the US most of our driving is highway or city. It doesn't make sense to compromise a smooth and comfortable ride for a marginal increase in handling that is going to be useful 1% of the time.
With the current trends in trucks (crew cab, loaded, leather, etc) it isn't that people just love the TRUCKS, they love what the trucks offer. There is a certain segment of the population that will always buy trucks, but they're popular now with the mainstream because they offer a large, comfortable, smooth, spacious, powerful vehicle for not an insane amount of money. This used to be the domain of the full-size sedan, but thanks to the US Federal Government it is no longer the case.
Yeah, that's what most people believe or have convinced themselves to be believe but the reality is far different:
Also you CAN own. I am not sure of the point you think you have?
I think you are trying to hit a nerve i.e.; Troll but I do not think anyone cares what you think about what they should drive or how they should spend their money.
So this is just about the time some guy scared you? Taking it to the Internet for a little revenge? Maybe you should stand up to this guy, not a bunch of anonymous strangers on the Internet.
Yep, hit a nerve.
Nope, not interested in upping the ante bc some low self esteem, more money than brains idiot in a useless (esp. in a climate that gets no snow) 'investment' felt the need to tailgate me bc me & my (2nd hand) little car intimidated his fragile ego.
Do you take the road rage bait every time someone puts it out there? What does that do for your ego, besides trying to shame random dudes on the web?
LOL. I am sorry some guy intimidated you so much with his big truck that you have to cry about it on the Internet. You think your points are valid but they are not. There are many reasons to buy a truck and to not buy a truck. Often it just comes down to personal choice or a style decision like so many other purchases. I am not sure why you have a problem with that?
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Nope, not interested in upping the ante bc some low self esteem, more money than brains idiot in a useless (esp. in a climate that gets no snow) 'investment' felt the need to tailgate me bc me & my (2nd hand) little car intimidated his fragile ego.
Sounds like YOUR ego is fragile, and with good reason.
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Do you take the road rage bait every time someone puts it out there? What does that do for your ego, besides trying to shame random dudes on the web?
A lot of those statistics are misleading. They take the F-SERIES or SILVERADO, they don't distinguish between 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500. An HD truck, especially a diesel is going to be a more expensive product regardless of how well appointed it is.
Also a great majority of these trucks are leased or financed, not bought outright with cash.
A lot of those statistics are misleading. They take the F-SERIES or SILVERADO, they don't distinguish between 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500. An HD truck, especially a diesel is going to be a more expensive product regardless of how well appointed it is.
Also a great majority of these trucks are leased or financed, not bought outright with cash.
I am looking at new vehicles as my current vehicle is 15 years old.
I priced trucks and am shocked at their prices, as I guess I am with all new vehicles.
I need to look into fleet trucks but I may be priced out of a pickup. I am interested in a truck like my 1984 Ford F-150 which had vinyl bench seats, rubber flooring and no fabric on the roof.
That truck was simple and fantastic. I do not want fancy. I liked being able to hose out the inside of my old truck.
There are practical reasons to own a truck but they are getting a bit more expensive than I would like.
It's mostly because they are insanely expensive and have become a real "baller" status symbol. A Mercedes S Class or BMW 7 series almost seems "cheap" by comparison.
However, an extremely red necked out pickup is good for when you occasionally have to haul something big like a washer & dryer set.
I am looking at new vehicles as my current vehicle is 15 years old.
I priced trucks and am shocked at their prices, as I guess I am with all new vehicles.
I need to look into fleet trucks but I may be priced out of a pickup. I am interested in a truck like my 1984 Ford F-150 which had vinyl bench seats, rubber flooring and no fabric on the roof.
That truck was simple and fantastic. I do not want fancy. I liked being able to hose out the inside of my old truck.
There are practical reasons to own a truck but they are getting a bit more expensive than I would like.
Yep they're still available and fairly reasonable. If you can find a previous year model on the lot you can often times get a $2-4k discount off the price as well to move the inventory.
The going rate in my area for a single cab full size truck is as follows:
I have an Super Crew XL, vinyl seats, rubber floor.
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Yep they're still available and fairly reasonable. If you can find a previous year model on the lot you can often times get a $2-4k discount off the price as well to move the inventory.
The going rate in my area for a single cab full size truck is as follows:
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