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Why does it seem there is angst towards the idea of luxury pickup trucks?
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:18 pm
There have been more and more luxury features on trucks going back almost 20 years but even today some auto journalists act surprised and a little bothered by the features ‘in a pickup truck’. People commenting on articles moan about people using loaded trucks as daily vehicles, etc.
Base model trucks are still available, and considering inflation many prices today aren’t that far out of line with stuff years ago.
Lack of manual transmissons? Most cars don’t offer those anymore either (sadly).
Base model trucks are still available, and considering inflation many prices today aren’t that far out of line with stuff years ago.
Lack of manual transmissons? Most cars don’t offer those anymore either (sadly).
This post was edited on 10/2/18 at 5:20 pm
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Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:19 pm to weagle99
No truck nuts, no care.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:21 pm to weagle99
Because to many dumb rednecks are to poor to afford them
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:21 pm to weagle99
Little baws on this site that drive cars would need running boards to get in my truck
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:25 pm to weagle99
I'm not into that scene. To me, a truck is something that can get dirty or beat up and I not care about. If I'm dropping that kind of coin on a vehicle, I'm getting something fast and fun to drive.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:31 pm to facher08
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I'm getting something fast and fun to drive.
I take it you've never driven GMC with a duramax in it.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:32 pm to facher08
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If I'm dropping that kind of coin on a vehicle, I'm getting something fast and fun to drive.
3.5l ecoboost in sport mode is a blast to drive.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:34 pm to el Gaucho
There are places were real nice loaded trucks are just NOT needed. Sure would love to buy a nice one which I could pay with cash. BUT, for me, taking a 50K truck in the fields, woods, just don't make any sense. They just about took out a bed of trucks. WTF? I can't even put a sheet of plywood in the back without it sticking out pass the tailgate.
As for as a work truck, one would have to special order one. Then they still want 32K+ for a 4x4. WTF? Just knowing it will be ripped apart in three years. Sure.
So, myself, I will just run my old 2004 Dodge 2500 till it dies. And then find another beater down the line.
Oh, lets not even talk about what the crazy insurance is on theses high dollar trucks are.
As for as a work truck, one would have to special order one. Then they still want 32K+ for a 4x4. WTF? Just knowing it will be ripped apart in three years. Sure.
So, myself, I will just run my old 2004 Dodge 2500 till it dies. And then find another beater down the line.
Oh, lets not even talk about what the crazy insurance is on theses high dollar trucks are.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:34 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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Because to many dumb rednecks are to poor to afford them
You sound like a dumb redneck.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:34 pm to MrLarson
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I take it you've never driven GMC with a duramax in it.
My Hemi laughs at you.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:35 pm to weagle99
When I bought mine I specifically wanted pretty bare bones. Its a truck and I use it as a truck.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:36 pm to weagle99
If I had to drive a truck I'd want some luxury and tech in it.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:36 pm to MrLarson
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I take it you've never driven GMC with a duramax in it.
Really?
Biggest POS on the road. Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:42 pm to Tigeralum2008
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My Hemi laughs at you.
POS too. Ran them and ran 396's Dang Hemi was a POS after running a 396. Try to run a old Dodge with the 5.9L Cummins. Even after 200K, it still has the pep as new. The new diesels suck the big one too!
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:43 pm to weagle99
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there is angst towards the idea of pickup trucks
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:46 pm to fishfighter
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There are places were real nice loaded trucks are just NOT needed. Sure would love to buy a nice one which I could pay with cash. BUT, for me, taking a 50K truck in the fields, woods, just don't make any sense.
You haven't priced a new nicely loaded truck in a very long time you dolt.
For a loaded out diesel you are talking 70k -80k plus
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:50 pm to weagle99
I'm not gonna lie, I love my loaded F150. I use it to haul stuff, and take it out in the woods. I also love the cooled seats, nice stereo, and the fact that the truck will park itself, and basically drive itself on the interstate.
The bed of the truck is no less functional just because you have some creature comforts on the inside.
To each his own though.
The bed of the truck is no less functional just because you have some creature comforts on the inside.
To each his own though.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:50 pm to MrLarson
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You haven't priced a new nicely loaded truck in a very long time you dolt.
What a arse. Like a kid bringing out name calling. Been two years I went truck shopping. Best price for a GAS truck was just over 50K. Neighbor bought a Dodge 3500, ordered for $56k not 6 months ago and that has diesel, loaded. 
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:51 pm to Cosmo
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When I bought mine I specifically wanted pretty bare bones. Its a truck and I use it as a truck.
Mine is too. Power windows and locks, ac, radio and a bed liner is about all that I require on a truck.
I honestly kind of wish mine had vinyl floors like my 81 Sierra did
Posted on 10/2/18 at 5:53 pm to MrLarson
I drive an F350 and it’s loaded out because I spend several hours a day in it and occasionally drive out of state and I want something comfortable. I also work the shite out of it by pulling trailers, boats, equipment and the bed gets full on a regular basis. Not every nice truck doesn’t work. I’ve always worked them hard and when I’m done every few years I go get another.
I don’t put them in the woods. I have four wheelers and a flatbed for that.
I don’t put them in the woods. I have four wheelers and a flatbed for that.
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