re: Do you wish your truck was smaller?

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what's even more amazing is how we just accept it, for some reason.

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what would not accepting look like?

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Do you wish your truck was smaller?

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With kids who are 6 and 10, no. The crew cab has plenty of room. I had a few extra cab Silverados and F150s and the crew cabs little of bit of extra room is great for the kids and their malarkey.

Now that we have it my wife (no pics) wants to downsize from her 4Runner to a sedan.

I can also get 26 mpg on the highway.

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So why have a big truck instead of getting something more reasonable like a Tacoma or Maverick?

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I feel safer towing 3500 lbs in a full size than I would in a mid size. I tow about that much every few weeks during the summer. Heavier truck is more stable and less likely to get squirrelly with a trailer attached should something like a blowout happen.

ETA That fuel mileage is cut in half towing though and I doubt a smaller truck would be any better.

Fair enough

Not saying this is you but I also know a ton of posters pay folks to do yardwork/home reno or have jobs where they literally will never need a truck

So I reckon we’re in agreement

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literally no upside to driving a truck that size other than it just taking up less physical space, if that is a requirement

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This is 100% correct. The fuel savings on a smaller truck (Ridgeline, Tacoma, canyon, ranger, etc.) is negligible so why not get the extra cargo space and towing capacity of a full size? I had a Colorado company vehicle with a 4cyl for a while and that thing got 22-23 mpg average. My v8 F-150 got 21 mpg avg. Both trucks were 2019 models and both 2wd. The bigger truck was infinitly more comfortable to drive/ride in.

Same for sticker price. The smaller/midsize trucks aren't really that much cheaper. I guess if I lived/drove in the city a lot I will admit that it's much easier to park and maneuver a smaller vehicle. That's about the only upside that I see.

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I'm not an expert

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Holy shite

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but doesn't it have more room and better efficiency of space, better handling, a better ride, etc?

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No

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Drawing giant penises on their windshield with car window paint

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I used to actually take pictures of them and post it on Facebook saying if you can't park a truck you shouldn't drive a truck. I wasn't lying earlier when I said a few saw me do it and lost their minds. I only wish I'd posted their absolute meltdowns and lack of personal responsibility

They're basically the Karmelo Anthony supporters of the automotive community

Downsized from a Silverado 2500 to a ridgeline. No longer needed the 3/4 ton and I travel for work. Ridgeline pulls my utility trailer and 17ft tracker just fine. Rides great and I get 24-26 mpg on hwy.

Yes, years ago when my wife tried to drive my F350 dually through the drug store drive through with a sick grandma on board. And banged up the fender flares.

And I use it to haul my mountain bike. And my jet ski. Talk about overkill.

It's a 2000 w the 7.3 Cummins with 180K miles. It will be still going after I'm gone.

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It's a 2000 w the 7.3 Cummins with 180K miles

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I have a Ranger and it's perfect for me. I

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I'd like to have the Raptor Ranger with the 3.0 400hp engine. Had that same drivetrain in an Explorer; ran like a scalded ape. Hard to call it a truck. Has the advantage of being fast and being able to haul stuff.