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re: Why are new truck prices such an emotionally charged topic for some?
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:02 pm to weagle1999
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:02 pm to weagle1999
quote:You're weird.
Why are new truck prices such an emotionally charged topic for some?
Is it because the truck represents a version of Americana that people hope still exists?
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Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:06 pm to weagle1999
I, for one, have been raising hell about cashew prices for a while now
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:06 pm to weagle1999
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but pointing out that American trucks from the 1980’s that many people yearn for were lucky to make it to 100k miles before the engines died or they rusted to pieces.
Most of us remember a time after that, but before the overwhelming electronics and complexities, when a $20-30k truck would last 200k miles. For the most part, V8s from the 90s and 00s were bulletproof.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:07 pm to weagle1999
It’s bc we like trucks and now they’re crazy expensive and nobody has confidence in their long term reliability due to turbos and electronics.
I’ll pay extra to NOT have a fricking sunroof or electric tailgate.
I’ll pay extra to NOT have a fricking sunroof or electric tailgate.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:09 pm to weagle1999
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don’t see uproarious responses during discussions about the prices of sedans or cashews or airline tickets. But man the online comment sections on new truck articles get charged.
Because middle class workers stretched tight on dollars that benefit from trucks don’t have a great substitute, while they can opt out of cashews?
She its a lot more of a daily pain than flights?
This post was edited on 10/14/25 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:13 pm to NoSaint
A sub 20K simple truck would crush it.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:20 pm to Fun Bunch
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Trucks were a symbol of blue collar working men
They now cost 100 grand.
To be fair, they stopped being that symbol decades ago when trucks became big cars due to improvements in quality/tech that made them more expensive.
Trucks are comfort vehicles used as family transportation now. They weren't when they were actual blue collar machines.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:21 pm to SuperSaint
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heated steering wheels, panoramic sunroofs, trailer back up assist?
Nothing about modern trucks scream yesteryear Americana
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Hell, just having a crew cab be the default is a new thing. How often do you see legit ole papa trucks with a single cab?
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:22 pm to SlowFlowPro
quote:Does anyone even make them anymore?
Hell, just having a crew cab be the default is a new thing. How often do you see legit ole papa trucks with a single cab?
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:24 pm to Scruffy
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The cheapest truck on the market is the Ford Maverick and it sells exceptionally well.
It's a car with a bed, but yes, that is what 90% of truck drivers need. Something to haul mulch or a dryer.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:28 pm to Scruffy
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Does anyone even make them anymore?
The market has demanded crew/quad cabs and companies responded.
You can get a Honda Ridgeline for about $40k right now.
Here is one in Alec for $42k
You do a regression on inflation and 20 years ago that's around $27k.
And all the "truck guys" make fun of the Honda Ridgeline on here.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:33 pm to weagle1999
I actually was discussing something related with my teenage daughter this weekend.
When we were teenagers / young adults, many if us drove pickup trucks because they were cheaper than cars. A used Ford Ranger was dirt cheap
Now, trucks cost more than cars.
When we were teenagers / young adults, many if us drove pickup trucks because they were cheaper than cars. A used Ford Ranger was dirt cheap
Now, trucks cost more than cars.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:43 pm to weagle1999
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Is it because the truck represents a version of Americana that people hope still exists? Or something else.
It's because the generic American male has backed themselves into an ego-driven corner, whereby if they get around in anything other than a truck, they will be seen as not masculine.
Higher truck prices means that they are personally being charged higher prices. God forbid you buy a $30k sedan that gets 40 miles to the gallon, or better yet, shrink your circle of travel, ride a bicycle, and drop 40-50 pounds.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:45 pm to Odysseus32
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It's because the generic American male has backed themselves into an ego-driven corner, whereby if they get around in anything other than a truck, they will be seen as not masculine.
Good grief, another guy equating vehicle choice with masculinity.
Ya'll think about pecker size more than women.
This post was edited on 10/14/25 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:46 pm to N2cars
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Ya'll think about pecker size more than women
Who said anything about dick size?
Very telling that you equate masculinity with dick size.
Seems like you're the one thinking about cocks here.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:50 pm to Odysseus32
Its come up here a 100x. :loll
(TWSS)
I dont know a single man that equates his masculinity with his vehicle choice, but evidently you do.
(TWSS)
I dont know a single man that equates his masculinity with his vehicle choice, but evidently you do.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:05 pm to N2cars
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I dont know a single man that equates his masculinity with his vehicle choice,
Well duh. They aren’t gonna come out and say it but they definitely do.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:07 pm to weagle1999
Many people want their regular work truck back. Manufacturers have turned them into luxury items.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:08 pm to UptownJoeBrown
How do you know this?
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