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re: DU Melt of the Day: "Pickup trucks are too big!"

Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:45 am to
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79226 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:45 am to
Deep down ya'll know they're at least partially right

Half the adult men in the South have trucks they don't use for any truck-necessary purpose.
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
21788 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:46 am to
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I really hope this was a women because no self respecting man buys a fricking Toyota Corolla.


You’re as bad as the DU types. Never owned a Corolla but I don’t care what other people drive. I don’t think a Prius makes you a douche nor does it impart you with extra virtue, same for a 350 dually.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
422567 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:50 am to
last week i was pulling into the neighborhood WM by my house and i was trying to turn right into the main parking aisle and this fricking dickhead in a truck too big for him to drive properly was coming out, trying to take a left to leave the parking lot. he was nowhere near the cars on his right and was almost dead fricking center in the aisle, preventing me from being able to turn right into the aisle. dude refused to do anything but sit there and made me drive to the far aisle b/c he lacks the baw to drive a 250 properly.

my old office has a big parking lot with ANGLED parking spaces. i used to have a weekly "if you can't park a truck, don't drive a truck" post on FB where i'd take pictures of these baws' parking attempts. some would legit bleed into about 1/3 of the neighboring space.

there have been some threads on this over the years

Shutterspeed: Baws Who Try To Traverse and Park In Downtown Areas With Big-arse Trucks

50: People who park their F-Whatever in a compact car spot...
Posted by CleverUserName
Member since Oct 2016
12641 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:52 am to
Wife drives a Nissan Armada. We could move and not have to use a trailer. Love it. 14.2 MPG of 5.6 L dual OHC and frick off. Pulls the boat like it’s a go cart.

If I ever get to old to drive the cars I love, (the ones that make actual noise and make you pay attention on rainy days) I think I’d buy the Titan.
Posted by Ricardo
Member since Sep 2016
4889 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 8:58 am to
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This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 2:52 pm
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
33958 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:09 am to
It is a real thing. I have an f150 supercrew and I know I am not the greatest at parking it in tight spots. I park in the back or away a bit so as not to be a problem. The walk is good for me anyways
Posted by LSUfanNkaty
LC, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2015
11105 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:10 am to
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Thank God I was wearing a mask.


Lol wut
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
422567 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:15 am to
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I park in the back or away a bit so as not to be a problem.

and that's fine. that's the responsible and respectful thing to do
Posted by Geauxboy
NW Arkansas
Member since Oct 2006
4856 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:29 am to
He doesn't need one, therefore you don't need one.
Also, what does this even mean:
quote:

I was nearly squashed by an unusually large pickup. Thank God I was wearing a mask.
Posted by GoT1de
Alabama
Member since Aug 2009
5041 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 9:45 am to
My body my truck

Posted by NineLineBind
LA....no, the other one
Member since May 2020
6914 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:33 am to
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i saw a Chevy "small" pickup last week. looked about the same size as a 1500 from the 90s. i actually meant to go look it up so thank you for reminding me

*ETA: yeah, very similar sizes (exterior)

I too have noticed trucks getting bigger. I have a 2007 D-max, and the newer 1/2 ton trucks are just as big or bigger. A lot of trucks I see are lifted also.
Posted by wareaglepete
Lumon Industries
Member since Dec 2012
10996 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:55 am to
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I was nearly squashed by an unusually large pickup. Thank God I was wearing a mask.


Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George
Member since Aug 2004
77981 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 10:57 am to
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Damn, I thought Toyota quit making those in the 70's?



It's only like the top-selling car in the world.
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
68276 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 11:37 am to
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Half the adult men in the South have trucks they don't use for any truck-necessary purpose
What is a "truck-necessary purpose?" Picking up some sod to patch bare spots in the lawn? Hauling out the old sofa and picking up the new one? Picking up some new bushes for the landscaping? Towing a boat or trailer? Hauling lumber? You're telling me half the people with trucks in the South dont do some of that?
Posted by NineLineBind
LA....no, the other one
Member since May 2020
6914 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 11:50 am to
And if you put a trifold or retractable cover on the bed, you have the biggest trunk possible. Great for road trips, vacations, ball park, etc.
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
21788 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 11:53 am to
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What is a "truck-necessary purpose?"


I think he’s probably correct just based on my eyeballs. I see a LOT of trucks with nary a scuff mark on the bed, chrome running rails that have obviously never gone down a 2-rut road, etc. Ons s given day, especially in metro areas, easily 9 out of 10 daily driver trucks are hauling the driver and nothing else.

Now I don’t care, at all. This is America and we’re not restricted to things we “need”, and a lot of vehicles are purchased for their image, not just trucks.
Posted by Presidio
Member since Nov 2017
3060 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 11:56 am to
Then don't buy one - aren't libs "pro-choice"?
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
58769 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:01 pm to
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Deep down ya'll know they're at least partially right

Half the adult men in the South have trucks they don't use for any truck-necessary purpose.



True. I see it a lot up here too.
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
37282 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 12:32 pm to
quote:

Deep down ya'll know they're at least partially right

Half the adult men in the South have trucks they don't use for any truck-necessary purpose.




This.

Same thing happens in Utah. And any one who drives an oversized truck typically doesn't know how to drive or park the thing either.

That's the worst part.
Posted by GoT1de
Alabama
Member since Aug 2009
5041 posts
Posted on 8/3/20 at 1:13 pm to
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What is a "truck-necessary purpose?"

Even when not hauling anything, I still prefer a pickup because I don't like having to fold my 6' 3'' self into a car. Today's truck suspensions ride great.
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