re: CAFE standards terminated, Hilux trucks back on the menu boys

Nissan fixing to make bank when they bring back the mini trucks

The whole point of a truck is to haul shite. What you hauling in a compact?

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Why even have a compact pickup?

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I own the current equivalent of a compact truck (Jeep gladiator). It does everything I need a truck to do and with a bed rack I can carry 16’ lumber and/or full size sheet goods. It’s nimble, easy to park, fun to drive, lighter and less likely to get stuck, and all around a more practical vehicle. “Full size” trucks today are far larger than they used to be and that’s due to fuel efficiency standards.

the only thing mine can’t do is tow a heavy load but if you have to do that frequently then obviously a compact truck is not for you. There is a reason late model compacts are selling used for ridiculous premiums. Go try and find a Toyota Tacoma in good condition with 4WD and your eyes will pop out their sockets at the price people are paying

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own the current equivalent of a compact truck

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Taken from Google


The Jeep Gladiator is significantly larger than the S10 pickup, which is a compact truck from a previous era. The Gladiator is a mid-size truck with a length of about 218 inches, a wheelbase of 137.3 inches, and a 60.3-inch bed, whereas an S10 is much smaller at around 188 inches long with a 108-inch wheelbase.

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The whole point of a truck is to haul shite. What you hauling in a compact?

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A compact truck will haul everything that 99% of Americans would ever need it to haul, and modern "compacts" have equivalent payload capacity to a 1970 Ford F-100.

Contrary to popular belief, Braydyn's baseball equipment doesn't require a 3,000 lb. payload capacity.

there is currently not an American market compact, gladiator is the closest comp, which is what I said

Jeep for example at one time made a true compact, basically a 2 door wrangle with a bed. S10 at that wheelbase probably only had two doors, gladiator has 4 thus the longer vehicle

today, if you want a true compact, your only option is a UTV LOL

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there is currently not an American market compact, gladiator is the closest comp, which is what I said

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I know. I was just showing a true compact size vs a gladiator.

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Braydyn will also need more room than a two door

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He better fit in a jump seat

If the size and cargo capacity fits your needs (for most people it does) what's the problem?

I know a few people who have gone their whole lives with compact trucks. They're plenty capable of doing tasks southern men THINK they need a 3/4 ton diesel for, like towing a compact tractor or hauling a few 2x4's.

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Can we get rid of the ethanol in gasoline mandates?

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i fricking wish. its one of the reasons food prices have risen so much since they passed it.

but going to be hard to win midwest states like Iowa if they do repeal.