you forgot to add registration costs about $450 per year...thats nearly $40 per month the government is charging us just to drive these heavy trucks on public roads smh
I guess depending on your lifestyle, some may not need a truck. I’d have to completely change the way I live and everything I do if i didn’t have my truck. And, admittedly, I absolutely hate driving or even riding in a car. I’ll keep the truck, to each their own.
@@southernguitarist6333 I traded my F150 in back in May of 2021, and it was a big mistake. My car drives like a dream, but I still miss my truck. I have had to uhaul once and I had to strap something to the roof of my Daughters SUV. I really miss not having a truck.
Saint Fifty One Ford F-150, gets good gas mileage, also bed covers, you just spent 7000 dollars more than a van for accessories and truck price. Vans for the price are really good vehicles.
1# gas mileage 2# you dont haul or tow anything 3# lack of interior space 4# bed storage is not the best 5# everyone needs a favor 6# they are huge 7# not fun to drive
In my humble opinion, pickup trucks are a waste of money for many people, and often serve as a subcultural status symbol. As a sixty six year-old man, I've learned many lessons about personal finance the hard way. My current car is a 2014 Honda Civic that I purchased four years ago for $12,000. (plus interest). When I bought it in 2017, it had 12,700 miles on it, and it was in excellent condition. It averages 30 mpg, and it took me two years and two months to pay it off (which of course is when I cancelled the collision coverage). My fuel & maintenance costs are very reasonable. So now I have no car payments, and my insurance costs me $47./month/$564./year (through USAA). This allows me to save & invest half of my paycheck (which translates to $30,000 per year, plus what I make on the investments). The FREEDOM that this gives me is far more precious than the ego gratification of having a vehicle that is larger, etc. than other people's vehicles. When I need a truck (perhaps twice per year), I rent one (which costs me a total of $80./year for the two rental days).
All fair points, and something most of us will probably learn the hard way. My truck was paid off, but now that I've sold it and I'm making payments on my Jeep, it's hard not to think about how I can better use the money. Cars are my hobby, but having a new car doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, at least not after the first few months.
@@freakfiveoh - Amen to that (your comment regarding how having a new car or truck doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, etc.).
I enjoyed and definitely used my two pickup trucks between 1991 and 2001. They were small pickups that you rarely see anymore. Today, it's all about mileage. My 8 year prius gets 45 to 50 mpg. They are expensive to insure too.
@@freakfiveoh I had a new Mazda 3 that got 40mpg and a old salvaged Honda CRV that got 15mpg (manual). Guess which one I drove more? If you want to save gas, get a prius. If you want a fun drive, stick to your pickup truck.
Was your Sentra a manual? I always hear people talk about those old sentras getting ridiculous gas mileage. I had a 98 200SX, same car pretty much. Best I got was mid 30s mpg.
Now that my truck is gone, I do miss it, but I have a small trailer to serve the same purpose. I'd love to have another truck down the road, but I don't see the need until I need it for the hauling/towing capability on a regular basis.
I never understood why people purchase trucks who's bed is empty mostly. However, I believe it comes down enjoying that high seating, king of the road feel. For me, I've enjoyed sports cars, or sport sedans and a truck doesn't like taking corners too well. There is nothing more enjoyable then flying around corners while still being able to park downtown. The only way I'd buy a pickup was if it was for work or if they made one like a sports car.
@@greeneggslamb9336 battery issues, transmission would kick, didn't like being high off the ground. Just a pain to maintain, needed something simple so I got a 2022 civic cuz its superior in every way
80 percent of people who own trucks dont need them. a lot of the major banks call pick up truck, retirement killers because people buy them in their mid life crisis and end of ruining their retirement savings.
@@chrisx5127 Lol that's exactly why you should care about retirement.... If you're broke at retirement and aren't capable of making money (because you can't do the things you could in your youth) then what?
There are 4 types of people who buy trucks. Rural folks who definitely make the most use. People with jobs that need a truck. People who do a lot of camping/boating. And the last which is the largest segment, people who just want to feel macho and you can tell because these trucks won't have a speck of dust on it.
It's true, I tried to sell mine but then I realized I missed it too much. I'll be curious to check out the electric options when they're more acailable.
Had an 08 tundra when I was 12 years old. I watched my parents fall in love with it, but also how much they hated it. Gas mileage 12-13 MPG, hard to find parking since it’s a big ass truck, and lastly well that’s about it. Super comfy though.
Yeah, luckily I’ve never had a crazy commute where I worried about gas mileage too much. Now that I’ve got my own house, parking isn’t a huge issue either, but I was worried about that for a long time.
@@borla4491 Do you get better? I would love a truck, but the low gas mileage concerns me. I drive like a gentle Grandma, but I do not know if that would cause much of a difference.
I worked on a farm and these new trucks are useless, can’t put many hay bales in them or get much at the feed store, was not a problem with the old trucks that were not 4 doors
I'll be honest. I just got my first pickup bc I wanted it. I've driven pickups before and as a 5'3" girl, I LOVE the power and the size of them and, for me, it IS fun. I've owned 2 sports vehicles and a luxury car but I love my big ole trucks. I also mostly work from home so I don't drive a lot and my man and I have several vehicles and a little Echo for errands. If it's going to be your ONLY vehicle and you need to drive often and far or you're not using it primarily for work, it makes no sense. I love my boy (named my Truck Rhodes/War Machine). He's a 2015 Tacoma with 92k miles AND he's manual. I've never seen a manual pickup and got this one for a decent price considering how ridiculous the car market is right now. Now I have my own manual vehicle to practice taking off from out of those DAMN inclines LOL. 😄
#5 is so true. Its fucking annoying. Everyone i know is constantly asking me to move something or pick something up. Or they want to just borrow it and not put any gas in it when they are done.
You forgot about the need to go "off-road" or not. Most dudes driving around with those trucks most likely dont tow/haul anything as I rarely see anything in the beds. I have a minivan while not as cool is extremely versatile.
very good reason you pointed out, that why i traded my truck for an Explorer, i only used the truck bed once in two years. also right when i bought it i had people calll me up needing favors, i hated it lol
I want a truck so bad.I wanted one for my first vehicle at 16 but I was forced by my parents to buy a car.I’m not allowed to get a truck till 18.I can’t wait to buy one.in 1 1/2 years.(Not that I’m counting lol)
Thank you for your honesty,I need a truck badly but your points probably make me stop from making a big mistake ,my 30 mpg on a 19000 miles car is the best reason to keep driving it !
I have only driven mostly big v8 vehicles. I will be honest with you, the nonsense about gas mileage is like preaching about god and I don’t believe in either. I have had little cars that have little gas tanks but they go through gas multiple times a week versus my truck, I only need to fill it once. That truck that he was showing us, usually has the v6 on steroids and I hear they do get thirsty. I don’t have a led foot, I avoid following people too close or town traffic which creates a lot of repetitive acceleration and slowing down. Behind the wheel, you can plan your routes and control your behavior behind the wheel so you get more control of how much fuel you use because choices people make dictate how much fuel you will use it’s just much easier for pride absorbed people to blame it on someone or something else
@ralphbrown1053 fucking galaxy brain comment. You spend 100 bucks filling up your truck for the week, I fill up my camry for 40 bucks and get almost 500 miles highway on a tank.
@@TheScrubmuffin69 I had a Camry, I never drove far with it. It's boring to drive and I would have to rent motel/hotel to sleep in. With a truck, I sleep in the backseat.
I don't think you have to be insecure to say you want a truck. I sold mine and there are plenty of times where I'd like to have it back. I could probably get away fine with something like a Tacoma, but I miss the more spacious interior of my F150. If we were to only buy cars based off need, we'd all by riding around on scooters and super compact cars.
What you described in the last part sounds like a lot of other countries. If you look at Europe where most people drive smaller vehicles live just fine, in some cases people don't even own a car because their great railways. I think wanting to own the largest vehicle money can buy is American thing, its the freedom to do so I guess. Good video though on shedding light why most people don't really need a truck, also Tacoma's are good trucks.
I have a 2014 f150 ecoboost with 35s and a leveling kit and I get 20 mpg, and i have enough room for everything. Where I live everyone has a truck. And my trifold bed cover is waterproof. I love driving my truck. It can get up to the high numbers easily.
A truck is never a mistake, just have to make more money to have 2-3 vehicles around… gotta always have a truck, maybe a large suv and then for daily driving to work or quick trips to town you have a good mpg car
Had a 01 ranger in my teens and used the bed rarely.. then got a 2012 optima and persoanlly wish i got a truck instead. Since moving to TN i bought a 2nd vehicle a 2017 titan and have used the bed a lot.. one think i missed goin from small truck to car is no room for bulk items. I am now considering trading my 2017 4wd titan for a new ford maverick. I need a bed to haul trash to the dump, i do some woodworking so plywood sheets and 2x are a must and i also have a smaller honda recon that id light to haul here and there to go offroading. While i dont need a 1/2 ton truck i think the new Maverick is a good size "truck" that will fulfill 90% of the shit i need it to
I just want a bigger vehicle, driving a car around trucks and huge SUVs scares me. I also want off-road potential just in case I need it, but I could get a crossover like a Ford Explorer.
Bought the boat first and then the truck. Nobody lets you rent a truck to launch in a saltwater marina. Used to use a SUV but the interior gets so nasty with bloody coolers and fish guts, and then newer and bigger boats needed more towing capacity than the SUV can do anyways. Don't understand why anyone would want one if they don't need it, people buying full size trucks with 3.2 or 3.3 gears that can only pull 6k lbs or whatever. Not nearly as comfortable to drive as the cars nor as fast.
Use vans, more storage and can carry 14 adults comfortably, has a payload of 3000-5000 pounds, it can also tow 5000-6000 pounds, not as much as a truck but they come 4x4 and 2wd, it has over 10-13 feet of bed storage, has a taller roof so more space than a truck, gas mileage is better (depends if van is the longest or short, vans come in much handy, vans may be ugly but you buy vans for utility!
I’ve been trying to convince the wife to let me get an old diesel E250/350. I know they’re rare, especially for a 4x4, but I think it would be an awesome thing own.
I just don't know what to do, i own a motorcycle and i plan on owning a lot of them in the future, i dont know if i absolutely need a truck to haul around my bike or future bikes and maybe project cars.
@nsp2249 they're useful for sure. Worse case, buy one 4-5 years old and see how you feel about it. If you don't like it you should be able to sell it again without losing too much money.
1. Poor gas mileage 2. You don't tow or haul anything 3. Interior storage lacking 4. truck bed storage not the best for everyday storage 5. Having to do favors for friends 6. They're huge. Too big for garage, parking space, backing in 7. Not fun to drive
I like my Colorado Zr2, but do occasionally desire more cabin space . My favorite vehicle I’ve owned was actually a 2005 Honda Element. Big open cabin, easy to clean, AWD, and you could fold or take out seats to move cargo . Unfortunately car manufacturers now don’t seem to be creating anything like that anymore. It’s either cars, SUVs that look like vans, or expensive trucks .
The last truck I owned 40 years ago was a 65 Chevy short box with a 6cyl and three on the tree. It was fun and easy to maneuver and park. I looked at a new F150 and it is just way too big and when it comes down to it I just don't need it. Not to mention the prices are just ridiculous. They just don't seem like what a truck should be. Just my opinion.
I have a truck, a 1995 f150 5-speed Manual. Plan on buying a 2009 Corolla as my daily driver, I got the truck for free but not sure if it’s worth keeping for when I need it or if selling it is just the better option.
I meant interior storage space. I got the cover mostly for securing larger items, but it’s didn’t prove to be as water right as I would’ve liked, so if I’m doing a road trip I don’t like to put luggage back there if I can avoid it.
Thank you. My parents keep telling me to get a truck in steady of a car or motorcycle because I'm a welder. But I know will not drive the truck if I buy one. Plus I like sporty vehicles.
I will say, I've enjoyed having a truck more than I thought, but I do miss my sporty vehicles. I'm still working towards having my truck and a fun car on the side.
Everything he said is accurate. I've haul plenty of mulch/dirt in trunk and seats. I could carry moulding in my car but not in my truck without it over hanging the rear!!!!!
had my truck for 6 years. just paid it off 2 months ago and I began to wonder why I even owned a truck. The first 2 points were the reason why I traded it in for a small car a couple of days ago. No regrets!
Trucks are fun, and it's nice to know you have the utility, even though you don't always need it. I kinda miss mine after selling it, and I'm sure I'll have another one down the road, but for now I wanted something different.
I’m thinking of getting my first truck, always had coupes and sedans. I definitely do not NEED one, I don’t plan on hauling or towing anything. But I just like them for some reason
If you need to move stuff around but you only need to do it once every few years, just rent a U-Haul for like a 100 bucks, there’s no need to buy a whole new truck for that
People should buy the cheapest and most economical vehicle they can find to get them around. If they need to haul something then just rent a truck or hire a friend. Then spend the thousands of dollars you save on lavish vacations in the mountains or abroad. I own a home and could really use a truck. I rather drive a Corolla and travel than sit at home with my sixty thousand dollar half ton twidling my thumbs. Love your video. These are all the exact reasons I don't own a truck anymore.
To each their own, I don't disagree, it's all up to the individual. I'd have a lot more money in general if I settled on a corolla early in life, but I enjoy my excessive cars. They can become a burden though. Then again, when I became a homeowner is when I found more and more use for a pickup truck.
Keeping my car but buying a truck. I can’t take it anymore. Too money times this year and last year I had to throw stuff in the backseat of my car and I’ve torn the leather seat 😢. My gf and I have so many projects and I’m tired of hanging around HD to rent theirs....
I bought my F-150 when I needed to haul my stuff from one town to another in the proccess of moving. Never thought I was gonna tow anything until my wife's car broke down. Now I've become that guy with a truck people call every now and then. Lol! Can't complain.
Some of those new engines they are putting in trucks drive like a dream. I’ve got a 3.5 ecoboost 10 speed and I fly all over town in that. FYI you can put the 5.0 coyotes in them too, may have done this if they weren’t so hard to come by. I like trucks for their versatility. Living where there’s snow in the north and wanting something that can do a little bit of everything leads you down the truck path.
Good things to consider. I’ll be buying a new vehicle in the next 2-5 years and I’m planning to go electric.. and was thinking the F150 lightning as a family car. It still has some of the struggles you mentioned.. but the storage problems and rainproof problem is much smaller with the lightnings front trunk. I was looking at other electric vehicles mainly the Tesla Model Y to have a family friendly crossover… but like you showed.. the in-cabin space, especially for car seats and such, is HUGE in the back of the truck.
I'm waiting to see how the electric truck stuff plays out. I don't mind the concept, and I think they're more than capable for 90% of modern truck drivers, the cost is the big kicker right now.
You want to really do your homework before you seriously consider the electric truck. I understand that they loose range. You can buy gas anywhere, you can’t buy electricity and recharging stations are still scarce in many areas. An electric vehicle may or may not be practical for the needs of your lifestyle
The main reason I bought a truck eighteen years ago was because I bought a boat too heavy for my SUV. Then we had a travel trailer for a while. Sold off all the big toys, and now back to a much more efficient awd CUV. Also picked up a utility trailer since we garden and for dump runs. I do miss the truck sometimes though.
Yeah, I definitely feel like the eco boost motors were more about power than actual fuel economy, at least with the 3.5. I know the smaller options do a little better.
It’s not just $20 a day the people that rent out these pick up trucks vans or apartment trucks make the money in the mileage the truck is cheap it’s the miles where they make their money so no it’s not just $20 that’s not true it’s only $20 for the truck plus the miles and then when you bring the truck back you gotta have it back with a full tank of gas
Pickup trucks are overrated ngl. A lot of people I know of buy pickup trucks because of the cool factor. Majority of the time, they aren't using their pickup trucks for hauling stuffs that are needed to be put outside the truck bed and aren't even towing anything heavy that a same sized SUV can't handle. I get the other whole subject as well of buying a pickup truck when you go off beaten paths, but uhm an SUV literally can just do that as well. Wranglers, 4Runners, and Land Rovers are just best examples. Also, there's also that chance wherein unless you have a truck bed canopy installed, you always have that paranoia that someone might be just outside your truck and inside your truck bed hanging out while you drive anywhere or it literally becomes a car trash can for everyone. Pickup trucks where initially meant for people who are very outdoorsy or simply their activity requires a vehicle that can take baggages that are not meant to be stored inside the vehicle such as garbages, plants, bikes, motorcycles, concretes, metals, chemicals, etc... So for me, unless you actually buy a pickup truck for what it was meant to be for, don't buy it.
I daily drive and use my 1991 Mazda b2200 quite often, take it up and down the coast for adventures, off road it quite often too, I need my truck for my farm, and still get 29 mpg. it's 5x more reliable than any 2024 toyota, and I do all major maintenance, its cheaper for me to own than any honda civic. And me being an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, basically working on cars and bikes daily, in between going dirt biking and taking weekly visits to the junkyard, and having a small farm, my 1991 Mazda truck is honestly the best thing. My bed is never empty. And even with 2wd and street tire's I go many places most people with 4wd won't dare. River crossings, soft sand, mud, off road trails, hills, its a sight to see this thing make it across every time, lol.
I RATHER HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT. THEN NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT.......THAT BIENG SAID IM GETTING MY CHEVY TRUCK 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH LIFT AND AND THE BEST TIRES . KING OF THE ROAD BABY.
Found this by searching: *pickup trunk vs car* and then scrolling past racing and crash videos. I want to know which one will last the longest and handle bad bumpy roads. Ah, yes, and leg room.
I've always owned a pickup truck. But no, I wouldn't buy one of the bulky 21st century pickups. And the newer they get, the bigger they became with front ends that look like you're standing in front of a semi. Of course if you stay with an older truck, you have to be prepared for mounting repair bills. That's the tradeoff to me. I'd rather drive something that.s better looking, even though I have to spend money on regular repairs, than what I call a pigmobile. And I know that my '97 GMC is appreciating in value at least as long as I can keep it looking respectable. It's only got a V6 with a standard tranny so it gets the best gas mileage possible, I believe, for a 1/2 ton. And never would I take a 4 wheel drive, living in the city. I did need the truck at one time when I was restoring my Model A Ford. Now that that's done, I still use the truck to go to automotive swap meets, sometimes to sell, since I'm still a collector of many automotive items, including spare parts for my truck. Yes, I did once pick up a good freebie dresser with my truck and once an old stereo record player. But if I had to go and rent a truck for good deals such as that, they would be long gone by the time I got back. As for interior storage, I'm not sure why anyone would do that. That just makes the truck look messy inside. Of course I'm not a family man, but even if I was I believe I'd say no to storing anything in it. You could even be adding to the weight and lowering your gas mileage by doing that. I do have a canopy for my truck and have never needed to carry anything taller than the canopy. If I do, I have camper jacks to take it off. I've always found enough room in my truck box, even being a 6 1/2 foot box for what I carry, especially if I'm just making a grocery run. Of course I make a lot more grocery runs than swap meet runs. Sometimes I'll even make grocery runs on my bike. But those times when I need the truck can make it all worthwhile when that box is empty. Yes, sometimes friends may need a favour and want you to carry something. But if you do a favour for them, maybe they can do a favour or two for you as well. A full size, long box truck is definitely too big for most parallel parking spots. But most guys who own such trucks don't live in places where you have to park in tight spaces.On the other hand, us city dweller types may also have a little pee pot for getting around in the city or even a bike or public transit, such as I use when I can. Not fun to drive? If you drive something from the '90s or older. I'll bet you'll have have fun seeing all the respect you get from truck guys, at least. Of course if it looks too nice, you may not even want to drive it in crappy weather.
Just gotta make more money and be able to afford some kind of truck, but also have 2 other vehicles. Not sure how people survive with only one vehicle.
Heres my argument.. "i gotta 8ft bed that never had to be made you know if it werent for trucks we wouldnt have tailgates. I met all of my wives in traffic jams, theres just something women like about a pickup man "... Haha
I sold my tacoma and got a model y, because I wanted something more fun and sporty. I miss my truck so bad. Do not sell your truck, you will absolutely feel like your less capable. Cars are lame.
I have a 2015 Camry and I’m happy with it. I don’t really need a truck or want a bulky vehicle like a pickup truck. My next vehicle will be an electric sedan or hatchback.
I live in a rural area of north east Minnesota. I have a half mile drive from the highway on a county road to my house, it is plowed promptly but, here we need four wheel drive in winter. I am a retired carpenter, but, sill haul things all the time for my home projects. The trick on mileage is how you drive, and, what you drive. I have a F150 with the xtra cab, it is four wheel drive and has the 5.0 Coyote engine. I get about 15mpg driving short runs, but, on a hundred mile drive, I get between 20-22 mpg. That is not too bad, and, considering safety, a larger vehicle makes sense. Ever hit a deer with a small car? And, I live in deer country. I have the XLT and it is a great vehicle for road trips, the long wheelbase and weight make for a ride that is more comfortable than many cars.
Has a bedcover and complains about no where to store luggage. Then goes straight into talking about how the bed is the major selling point and points out the bedcover. I have the trifold flexible material bedcover. It’s 100% water proof. I’d take a truck any day over anything else. What other vehicle can you pull something while having bed packed full with luggage and the entire family in the cab with the dog laying in the rear floor with tons of room. And still moving uphill in the mountains with better speed and power than 80% of the rest of traffic all while blue toothing your favorite Pandora station to the radio and the navigation system routing you at the same time. Not to mention the ground clearance to make your own path and the 4WD to back that up. If you buy one and absolutely don’t need it and didn’t do your homework and realize the gas mileage they get and regret the purchase then look in the mirror for the one to blame. Trucks aren’t Prius’s. They are for getting shit done.
@@freakfiveoh understandable. Mine thankfully has been. The only complaint I have about my truck is that I don’t have 2. I have a 2018 F150 FX4 3.5 eco boost. It does anything you would expect a truck to do and more. While gas mileage isn’t a reason to buy a truck it gets 19-20 miles a gallon combined each tank. I can’t complain about that.
I definitely didn't regret the trade, but I did miss my mustang from time to time. I think deep down I'm a car guy most, but my F-150 was by far the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned.
Excuses to buy a truck… also I owned over 60 different Cars, Vans SUVs and trucks over the past 30 years Chevys, fords, Hondas, BMW, you name it I owned, in the end I bought a Kept ext cab Tundra 4.6 gas saver burns fuel as much as a Tacoma and a 1st Gen Sequoia best trucks ever made do your self a favor and buy a Toyota Truck.
My biggest complaint about my 01 f-150 is the length I have a 8ft bed I just need to get use to it sense I just got. But as a tall guy with bad knees a car didn't work was to hard getting into. Now if you're use to a compact car yes the fuel mileage sucks but my truck gets the same if not better gas milage then the crown vic I traded for the truck
What i been doing to sleep in my truck is? Keep a sleeping bag in it, to lay it out in the bed and sleep in the bed. but they just don't make them for a 6'2" tall guy to stretch out on the seat.. If they would just make the seat lay back or wide enough to stretch out on the seat to sleep. They would sell more of them. But sleeping in the bed is what I've been doing. I got better use of a my 150 dollars a night 👉👉 rather than a dam MOTEL HOTEL
Nice video. I’ve always had a truck. I’ve never really been a car person. We get allot of snow here and I’m so used to having one I don’t think I could give it up. I’m planning to buy a car this spring. Probably a tdi and keep the truck for when I need a truck.
I have owned one car in my life and will never get another. With the exception of not fun on the road, all these don't apply. But, I have more fun driving off the road.
Most people just want a truck to feel cool and don’t actually need one.
The same probably goes for most cars.
Thast why most people get iphones instead of an android
@@somerandomguy7458 even though iPhones are worse value for money than most Androids 😂😂
Android have big screens they like tablets lol
you forgot to add registration costs about $450 per year...thats nearly $40 per month the government is charging us just to drive these heavy trucks on public roads smh
What country is that?
I’m lucky to be military, so I do ya have to pay a lot for registration/property taxes on vehicles
Honest question where is that. Here in Ohio cost as much to register my truck as it was my crown vic or the wife's buick rendezvous.
@@bigman-jm5mf Bay Area CA
@@julian-H47 everything is expensive in Cali lol. Getting there in mini Cali(WA state especially Seattle)
I guess depending on your lifestyle, some may not need a truck. I’d have to completely change the way I live and everything I do if i didn’t have my truck. And, admittedly, I absolutely hate driving or even riding in a car. I’ll keep the truck, to each their own.
Same here. Once you drive a truck, goin back to a car kinda sucks.
@@southernguitarist6333 I traded my F150 in back in May of 2021, and it was a big mistake. My car drives like a dream, but I still miss my truck. I have had to uhaul once and I had to strap something to the roof of my Daughters SUV. I really miss not having a truck.
Have owned only one car. But 4 trucks.cJust riding in a car makes me sick. -Trucks never do.
Can you help me move some furniture?!
Negative, bad back you know
Get a van!
Saint Fifty One i was recommending a van because vans have a closed roof, protect the materials, also fuck democrats
Saint Fifty One Ford F-150, gets good gas mileage, also bed covers, you just spent 7000 dollars more than a van for accessories and truck price. Vans for the price are really good vehicles.
@@aimxdy8680 "7000 dollars"
Uh', what have you been smokin'?
Those options are way less than 7000 dollars!
I'm a minivan guy takes care of all my needs even better than the SUV
1# gas mileage
2# you dont haul or tow anything
3# lack of interior space
4# bed storage is not the best
5# everyone needs a favor
6# they are huge
7# not fun to drive
Spoiler alert
In my humble opinion, pickup trucks are a waste of money for many people, and often serve as a subcultural status symbol. As a sixty six year-old man, I've learned many lessons about personal finance the hard way.
My current car is a 2014 Honda Civic that I purchased four years ago for $12,000. (plus interest). When I bought it in 2017, it had 12,700 miles on it, and it was in excellent condition. It averages 30 mpg, and it took me two years and two months to pay it off (which of course is when I cancelled the collision coverage). My fuel & maintenance costs are very reasonable.
So now I have no car payments, and my insurance costs me $47./month/$564./year (through USAA). This allows me to save & invest half of my paycheck (which translates to $30,000 per year, plus what I make on the investments). The FREEDOM that this gives me is far more precious than the ego gratification of having a vehicle that is larger, etc. than other people's vehicles.
When I need a truck (perhaps twice per year), I rent one (which costs me a total of $80./year for the two rental days).
All fair points, and something most of us will probably learn the hard way. My truck was paid off, but now that I've sold it and I'm making payments on my Jeep, it's hard not to think about how I can better use the money. Cars are my hobby, but having a new car doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, at least not after the first few months.
@@freakfiveoh - Amen to that (your comment regarding how having a new car or truck doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, etc.).
Can you Civic go off-road? I don't think so.
I enjoyed and definitely used my two pickup trucks between 1991 and 2001. They were small pickups that you rarely see anymore. Today, it's all about mileage. My 8 year prius gets 45 to 50 mpg. They are expensive to insure too.
A neighbor of mine has that combo of a prius and an old f150. F150 always parked until they use their boat or its snowing hard here in MN
We love our 1992 s-10 but never use the bed…
At 40mpg in my '95 Nissan Sentra. I'm almost TRIPLE your gas mileage.
Rock on
@@freakfiveoh I had a new Mazda 3 that got 40mpg and a old salvaged Honda CRV that got 15mpg (manual). Guess which one I drove more? If you want to save gas, get a prius. If you want a fun drive, stick to your pickup truck.
Was your Sentra a manual? I always hear people talk about those old sentras getting ridiculous gas mileage. I had a 98 200SX, same car pretty much. Best I got was mid 30s mpg.
Just traded my truck in for a Camry. Gas was main reason but I’ll get by without my truck
Respect for bringing the facts. I've been saying the same things. I'm fine with uhauling once or twice a year.
Now that my truck is gone, I do miss it, but I have a small trailer to serve the same purpose. I'd love to have another truck down the road, but I don't see the need until I need it for the hauling/towing capability on a regular basis.
I never understood why people purchase trucks who's bed is empty mostly. However, I believe it comes down enjoying that high seating, king of the road feel. For me, I've enjoyed sports cars, or sport sedans and a truck doesn't like taking corners too well. There is nothing more enjoyable then flying around corners while still being able to park downtown. The only way I'd buy a pickup was if it was for work or if they made one like a sports car.
Sitting up high definitely has its perks. I was always a Mustang guy before I got my first truck, but I needed something different once I had kids.
Bed is empty cause guys like you going around looking in truck beds🤣scary, fooled me once got the whole job box
I wanted a truck for many years... I finally got an F-150 this fall, and I love it! It's exceeded my expectations already.
That’s awesome!
lol i am about to sell mine. Always hated it
Welcome to the club sir please see the front desk for your bald eagle.
@@jakejohnson9827 why do you hate it? Please explain.
@@greeneggslamb9336 battery issues, transmission would kick, didn't like being high off the ground. Just a pain to maintain, needed something simple so I got a 2022 civic cuz its superior in every way
80 percent of people who own trucks dont need them. a lot of the major banks call pick up truck, retirement killers because people buy them in their mid life crisis and end of ruining their retirement savings.
Why care about retirement. You would be old and wrinkled by then and can't do the things you could in your youth.
@@chrisx5127 Lol that's exactly why you should care about retirement.... If you're broke at retirement and aren't capable of making money (because you can't do the things you could in your youth) then what?
There are 4 types of people who buy trucks. Rural folks who definitely make the most use. People with jobs that need a truck. People who do a lot of camping/boating. And the last which is the largest segment, people who just want to feel macho and you can tell because these trucks won't have a speck of dust on it.
Too many people have trucks that don't need !
It's true, I tried to sell mine but then I realized I missed it too much. I'll be curious to check out the electric options when they're more acailable.
Alright, mid-size truck it is then. Lol.
I like mid size trucks, but now I’m spoiled by the interior room of my F150
Living in East TN I will always drive a truck
Sometimes ya just gotta
Had an 08 tundra when I was 12 years old. I watched my parents fall in love with it, but also how much they hated it. Gas mileage 12-13 MPG, hard to find parking since it’s a big ass truck, and lastly well that’s about it. Super comfy though.
Yeah, luckily I’ve never had a crazy commute where I worried about gas mileage too much. Now that I’ve got my own house, parking isn’t a huge issue either, but I was worried about that for a long time.
13-12 MPGs? Ya'll got a heavy foot.
@@borla4491 Do you get better? I would love a truck, but the low gas mileage concerns me. I drive like a gentle Grandma, but I do not know if that would cause much of a difference.
@@BaptistJoshua Yes it does make a difference.
@@borla4491 what do you have and what is your m.p.g. for city or highway?
so buying a truck if you have a farm and you are moving equipments all the time. Done
I worked on a farm and these new trucks are useless, can’t put many hay bales in them or get much at the feed store, was not a problem with the old trucks that were not 4 doors
I'll be honest. I just got my first pickup bc I wanted it. I've driven pickups before and as a 5'3" girl, I LOVE the power and the size of them and, for me, it IS fun. I've owned 2 sports vehicles and a luxury car but I love my big ole trucks.
I also mostly work from home so I don't drive a lot and my man and I have several vehicles and a little Echo for errands. If it's going to be your ONLY vehicle and you need to drive often and far or you're not using it primarily for work, it makes no sense.
I love my boy (named my Truck Rhodes/War Machine). He's a 2015 Tacoma with 92k miles AND he's manual. I've never seen a manual pickup and got this one for a decent price considering how ridiculous the car market is right now.
Now I have my own manual vehicle to practice taking off from out of those DAMN inclines LOL. 😄
Lol I’m 5’3 and I want a truck but I feel like I’m too short to drive one tbh
Da huh!
@@stephonedwards8936 i’m 5’6 yet i think i’m too short
Wouldn't have expected to see you here alteori. Didn't know you were a car person.
#5 is so true. Its fucking annoying. Everyone i know is constantly asking me to move something or pick something up. Or they want to just borrow it and not put any gas in it when they are done.
You forgot about the need to go "off-road" or not. Most dudes driving around with those trucks most likely dont tow/haul anything as I rarely see anything in the beds. I have a minivan while not as cool is extremely versatile.
Vans are definitely underrated from a utility point of view.
Trucks are the new luxury “cars” haha.
very good reason you pointed out, that why i traded my truck for an Explorer, i only used the truck bed once in two years.
also right when i bought it i had people calll me up needing favors, i hated it lol
I want a truck so bad.I wanted one for my first vehicle at 16 but I was forced by my parents to buy a car.I’m not allowed to get a truck till 18.I can’t wait to buy one.in 1 1/2 years.(Not that I’m counting lol)
Only abt a year to go, I believe in you!
@@bluestripes6037 thanks.
Thank you for your honesty,I need a truck badly but your points probably make me stop from making a big mistake ,my 30 mpg on a 19000 miles car is the best reason to keep driving it !
Maybe you can install a tow bar and buy a trailer, depends on your car and laws.
A VW Golf can legally tow up to 4400 pounds in Europe.
I have only driven mostly big v8 vehicles. I will be honest with you, the nonsense about gas mileage is like preaching about god and I don’t believe in either. I have had little cars that have little gas tanks but they go through gas multiple times a week versus my truck, I only need to fill it once. That truck that he was showing us, usually has the v6 on steroids and I hear they do get thirsty. I don’t have a led foot, I avoid following people too close or town traffic which creates a lot of repetitive acceleration and slowing down. Behind the wheel, you can plan your routes and control your behavior behind the wheel so you get more control of how much fuel you use because choices people make dictate how much fuel you will use it’s just much easier for pride absorbed people to blame it on someone or something else
@ralphbrown1053 fucking galaxy brain comment. You spend 100 bucks filling up your truck for the week, I fill up my camry for 40 bucks and get almost 500 miles highway on a tank.
@@TheScrubmuffin69 I had a Camry, I never drove far with it. It's boring to drive and I would have to rent motel/hotel to sleep in. With a truck, I sleep in the backseat.
Street tires and a light foot improves mpg. You got mud tires which is why you're getting 14mpg
That's true, but I wad only averaging 16-17 before the mud tires. I do a fair.amount of city driving though, so that's always a concern as well.
Only in America people feel they need a truck, it only shows that those people are insecure.
I don't think you have to be insecure to say you want a truck. I sold mine and there are plenty of times where I'd like to have it back. I could probably get away fine with something like a Tacoma, but I miss the more spacious interior of my F150. If we were to only buy cars based off need, we'd all by riding around on scooters and super compact cars.
What you described in the last part sounds like a lot of other countries. If you look at Europe where most people drive smaller vehicles live just fine, in some cases people don't even own a car because their great railways. I think wanting to own the largest vehicle money can buy is American thing, its the freedom to do so I guess. Good video though on shedding light why most people don't really need a truck, also Tacoma's are good trucks.
Texan here, I drive a commuter car as a daily and drive my GMC Sierra on the weekends 😎😎
@Mm with my one month or two of payment if you’re leasing or financing, you can buy a commuter haha
They really are extremely expensive and unnecessary to own to be honest
True, but so are most things we blow our money on.
I have a 2014 f150 ecoboost with 35s and a leveling kit and I get 20 mpg, and i have enough room for everything. Where I live everyone has a truck. And my trifold bed cover is waterproof. I love driving my truck. It can get up to the high numbers easily.
Only one of my Neighbors with a truck tows stuff the rest have 90k$ trucks that sit in their drive ways
I dive a truck back and forth to work granted a car can do the same thing but I prefer trucks
Having never actually owned a truck and only driven one once, you might've just saved me from an expensive mistake.
A truck is never a mistake, just have to make more money to have 2-3 vehicles around… gotta always have a truck, maybe a large suv and then for daily driving to work or quick trips to town you have a good mpg car
Had a 01 ranger in my teens and used the bed rarely.. then got a 2012 optima and persoanlly wish i got a truck instead. Since moving to TN i bought a 2nd vehicle a 2017 titan and have used the bed a lot.. one think i missed goin from small truck to car is no room for bulk items.
I am now considering trading my 2017 4wd titan for a new ford maverick. I need a bed to haul trash to the dump, i do some woodworking so plywood sheets and 2x are a must and i also have a smaller honda recon that id light to haul here and there to go offroading.
While i dont need a 1/2 ton truck i think the new Maverick is a good size "truck" that will fulfill 90% of the shit i need it to
You are spot on. Although I am always doing some kind of project. That's where a small inexpensive truck as an extra vehicle works for me.
I just want a bigger vehicle, driving a car around trucks and huge SUVs scares me. I also want off-road potential just in case I need it, but I could get a crossover like a Ford Explorer.
I don't have any experience with the newer Explorers, but if it's good enough for the cops then it's gotta have some potential.
Bought the boat first and then the truck. Nobody lets you rent a truck to launch in a saltwater marina. Used to use a SUV but the interior gets so nasty with bloody coolers and fish guts, and then newer and bigger boats needed more towing capacity than the SUV can do anyways. Don't understand why anyone would want one if they don't need it, people buying full size trucks with 3.2 or 3.3 gears that can only pull 6k lbs or whatever. Not nearly as comfortable to drive as the cars nor as fast.
What about insurance,,, i bet it is more expensive to insure a truck and it is to ensure a car.
It really depends on the car, coming from a mustang GT, I didn't really see much of a difference.
Use vans, more storage and can carry 14 adults comfortably, has a payload of 3000-5000 pounds, it can also tow 5000-6000 pounds, not as much as a truck but they come 4x4 and 2wd, it has over 10-13 feet of bed storage, has a taller roof so more space than a truck, gas mileage is better (depends if van is the longest or short, vans come in much handy, vans may be ugly but you buy vans for utility!
I’ve been trying to convince the wife to let me get an old diesel E250/350. I know they’re rare, especially for a 4x4, but I think it would be an awesome thing own.
My Car Life those Econoline series are very reliable, the express and econoline series are very great vans!
I want to buy a truck to start a landscaping business
I just don't know what to do, i own a motorcycle and i plan on owning a lot of them in the future, i dont know if i absolutely need a truck to haul around my bike or future bikes and maybe project cars.
@nsp2249 they're useful for sure. Worse case, buy one 4-5 years old and see how you feel about it. If you don't like it you should be able to sell it again without losing too much money.
1. Poor gas mileage
2. You don't tow or haul anything
3. Interior storage lacking
4. truck bed storage not the best for everyday storage
5. Having to do favors for friends
6. They're huge. Too big for garage, parking space, backing in
7. Not fun to drive
How the hell do they lack in interior storage u don’t know what they need to put in the bed and it’s only u that thinks they aren’t fun to drive
@@Gun-cun-lun-nun this isn't my opinion, I'm summarizing the video.
@@ctcook81 Alr
I like my Colorado Zr2, but do occasionally desire more cabin space . My favorite vehicle I’ve owned was actually a 2005 Honda Element. Big open cabin, easy to clean, AWD, and you could fold or take out seats to move cargo . Unfortunately car manufacturers now don’t seem to be creating anything like that anymore. It’s either cars, SUVs that look like vans, or expensive trucks .
If you’re a fan of old school type SUVs, have you tried looking at the 4Runners? I test drove one and surprisingly liked it a lot.
I've got a half ton folding trailer that I keep in the shed for when I need to move bulk. Works great
I live is Alaska and little cars are what you see in the ditch when it snows hahah
The last truck I owned 40 years ago was a 65 Chevy short box with a 6cyl and three on the tree. It was fun and easy to maneuver and park. I looked at a new F150 and it is just way too big and when it comes down to it I just don't need it. Not to mention the prices are just ridiculous. They just don't seem like what a truck should be. Just my opinion.
If i need a truck i just need to rent one on uhaul i like to drive my sedan i have pleanty of room😎
I appreciate the video. Thank you for honest opinion.
The reason I have a truck is because it’s cool.
You want to impress people at the light you will never meet huh? Lol
My truck gets 7 miles a gallon
That sounds like a fun truck
I have a truck, a 1995 f150 5-speed Manual. Plan on buying a 2009 Corolla as my daily driver, I got the truck for free but not sure if it’s worth keeping for when I need it or if selling it is just the better option.
I own an v8 f150 platinum and my only issue is the size in certain parking lots
You really say you have no space for your luggage, while you have a bed cover? Did I hear that right?
I meant interior storage space. I got the cover mostly for securing larger items, but it’s didn’t prove to be as water right as I would’ve liked, so if I’m doing a road trip I don’t like to put luggage back there if I can avoid it.
Thank you. My parents keep telling me to get a truck in steady of a car or motorcycle because I'm a welder. But I know will not drive the truck if I buy one. Plus I like sporty vehicles.
I will say, I've enjoyed having a truck more than I thought, but I do miss my sporty vehicles. I'm still working towards having my truck and a fun car on the side.
Everything he said is accurate. I've haul plenty of mulch/dirt in trunk and seats. I could carry moulding in my car but not in my truck without it over hanging the rear!!!!!
had my truck for 6 years. just paid it off 2 months ago and I began to wonder why I even owned a truck. The first 2 points were the reason why I traded it in for a small car a couple of days ago. No regrets!
Trucks are fun, and it's nice to know you have the utility, even though you don't always need it. I kinda miss mine after selling it, and I'm sure I'll have another one down the road, but for now I wanted something different.
Help them move for free and a couple of beers 🤷🏽♂️😂
I'm interested in the new Ford Maverick, I don't need to tow anything heavy and I live in a city.
I think it'll be a good option for people in that situation. Having a small truck bed comes in extremely handy.
I’m thinking of getting my first truck, always had coupes and sedans. I definitely do not NEED one, I don’t plan on hauling or towing anything. But I just like them for some reason
If you need to move stuff around but you only need to do it once every few years, just rent a U-Haul for like a 100 bucks, there’s no need to buy a whole new truck for that
Good honest video.
5 reasons i like trucks # gladiator
.offroading
.towing
.bedtop tents
And it turns out I only have three reasons
People should buy the cheapest and most economical vehicle they can find to get them around. If they need to haul something then just rent a truck or hire a friend. Then spend the thousands of dollars you save on lavish vacations in the mountains or abroad. I own a home and could really use a truck. I rather drive a Corolla and travel than sit at home with my sixty thousand dollar half ton twidling my thumbs. Love your video. These are all the exact reasons I don't own a truck anymore.
To each their own, I don't disagree, it's all up to the individual. I'd have a lot more money in general if I settled on a corolla early in life, but I enjoy my excessive cars. They can become a burden though. Then again, when I became a homeowner is when I found more and more use for a pickup truck.
Keeping my car but buying a truck. I can’t take it anymore. Too money times this year and last year I had to throw stuff in the backseat of my car and I’ve torn the leather seat 😢. My gf and I have so many projects and I’m tired of hanging around HD to rent theirs....
It's true, I just sold my truck and I question how long I'll wait before buying another one. I'd be okay with a cheaper, old truck for my needs.
I bought my F-150 when I needed to haul my stuff from one town to another in the proccess of moving. Never thought I was gonna tow anything until my wife's car broke down. Now I've become that guy with a truck people call every now and then. Lol! Can't complain.
And reason number eight why you don't need a truck.....too damn expensive today.
Love my truck the gas mileage is shit but I can’t haul heavy machines with a tuner sadly
Some of those new engines they are putting in trucks drive like a dream. I’ve got a 3.5 ecoboost 10 speed and I fly all over town in that. FYI you can put the 5.0 coyotes in them too, may have done this if they weren’t so hard to come by. I like trucks for their versatility. Living where there’s snow in the north and wanting something that can do a little bit of everything leads you down the truck path.
My Cummins gets 21mpg so the whole gas thing is a complete lie😂
Good things to consider. I’ll be buying a new vehicle in the next 2-5 years and I’m planning to go electric.. and was thinking the F150 lightning as a family car. It still has some of the struggles you mentioned.. but the storage problems and rainproof problem is much smaller with the lightnings front trunk. I was looking at other electric vehicles mainly the Tesla Model Y to have a family friendly crossover… but like you showed.. the in-cabin space, especially for car seats and such, is HUGE in the back of the truck.
Electric is horrible lol.
I'm waiting to see how the electric truck stuff plays out. I don't mind the concept, and I think they're more than capable for 90% of modern truck drivers, the cost is the big kicker right now.
You want to really do your homework before you seriously consider the electric truck. I understand that they loose range. You can buy gas anywhere, you can’t buy electricity and recharging stations are still scarce in many areas. An electric vehicle may or may not be practical for the needs of your lifestyle
Just get an electric suv. Trucks are not family vehicles. Trucks are for work!
Electric is just trending trash.
The main reason I bought a truck eighteen years ago was because I bought a boat too heavy for my SUV. Then we had a travel trailer for a while. Sold off all the big toys, and now back to a much more efficient awd CUV. Also picked up a utility trailer since we garden and for dump runs. I do miss the truck sometimes though.
I seldom haul heavy things on my truck. Driving my pick up truck makes me happy.
if you think a pickup is impractical, buy a jeep wrangler. :)
Friend: I need a favor..
Me: who dis??
That’s funny I get 14 mpg also on a 3 inch level 33x12.50 on 20x12 -44 on the eco boost 3.5 motor crew cab
Yeah, I definitely feel like the eco boost motors were more about power than actual fuel economy, at least with the 3.5. I know the smaller options do a little better.
It’s not just $20 a day the people that rent out these pick up trucks vans or apartment trucks make the money in the mileage the truck is cheap it’s the miles where they make their money so no it’s not just $20 that’s not true it’s only $20 for the truck plus the miles and then when you bring the truck back you gotta have it back with a full tank of gas
Pickup trucks are overrated ngl. A lot of people I know of buy pickup trucks because of the cool factor. Majority of the time, they aren't using their pickup trucks for hauling stuffs that are needed to be put outside the truck bed and aren't even towing anything heavy that a same sized SUV can't handle.
I get the other whole subject as well of buying a pickup truck when you go off beaten paths, but uhm an SUV literally can just do that as well. Wranglers, 4Runners, and Land Rovers are just best examples.
Also, there's also that chance wherein unless you have a truck bed canopy installed, you always have that paranoia that someone might be just outside your truck and inside your truck bed hanging out while you drive anywhere or it literally becomes a car trash can for everyone.
Pickup trucks where initially meant for people who are very outdoorsy or simply their activity requires a vehicle that can take baggages that are not meant to be stored inside the vehicle such as garbages, plants, bikes, motorcycles, concretes, metals, chemicals, etc...
So for me, unless you actually buy a pickup truck for what it was meant to be for, don't buy it.
I daily drive and use my 1991 Mazda b2200 quite often, take it up and down the coast for adventures, off road it quite often too, I need my truck for my farm, and still get 29 mpg. it's 5x more reliable than any 2024 toyota, and I do all major maintenance, its cheaper for me to own than any honda civic. And me being an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, basically working on cars and bikes daily, in between going dirt biking and taking weekly visits to the junkyard, and having a small farm, my 1991 Mazda truck is honestly the best thing. My bed is never empty. And even with 2wd and street tire's I go many places most people with 4wd won't dare. River crossings, soft sand, mud, off road trails, hills, its a sight to see this thing make it across every time, lol.
I RATHER HAVE IT AND NOT NEED IT. THEN NEED IT AND NOT HAVE IT.......THAT BIENG SAID IM GETTING MY CHEVY TRUCK 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH LIFT AND AND THE BEST TIRES . KING OF THE ROAD BABY.
Found this by searching: *pickup trunk vs car* and then scrolling past racing and crash videos.
I want to know which one will last the longest and handle bad bumpy roads.
Ah, yes, and leg room.
They used to be cool. But there are just too many. And they're always blowing the horn when locking it. Unbelievable how obnoxious that is.
I've always owned a pickup truck. But no, I wouldn't buy one of the bulky 21st century pickups. And the newer they get, the bigger they became with front ends that look like you're standing in front of a semi. Of course if you stay with an older truck, you have to be prepared for mounting repair bills. That's the tradeoff to me. I'd rather drive something that.s better looking, even though I have to spend money on regular repairs, than what I call a pigmobile. And I know that my '97 GMC is appreciating in value at least as long as I can keep it looking respectable. It's only got a V6 with a standard tranny so it gets the best gas mileage possible, I believe, for a 1/2 ton. And never would I take a 4 wheel drive, living in the city.
I did need the truck at one time when I was restoring my Model A Ford. Now that that's done, I still use the truck to go to automotive swap meets, sometimes to sell, since I'm still a collector of many automotive items, including spare parts for my truck. Yes, I did once pick up a good freebie dresser with my truck and once an old stereo record player. But if I had to go and rent a truck for good deals such as that, they would be long gone by the time I got back.
As for interior storage, I'm not sure why anyone would do that. That just makes the truck look messy inside. Of course I'm not a family man, but even if I was I believe I'd say no to storing anything in it. You could even be adding to the weight and lowering your gas mileage by doing that. I do have a canopy for my truck and have never needed to carry anything taller than the canopy. If I do, I have camper jacks to take it off.
I've always found enough room in my truck box, even being a 6 1/2 foot box for what I carry, especially if I'm just making a grocery run. Of course I make a lot more grocery runs than swap meet runs. Sometimes I'll even make grocery runs on my bike. But those times
when I need the truck can make it all worthwhile when that box is empty.
Yes, sometimes friends may need a favour and want you to carry something. But if you do a favour for them, maybe they can do a favour or two for you as well.
A full size, long box truck is definitely too big for most parallel parking spots. But most guys who own such trucks don't live in places where you have to park in tight spaces.On the other hand, us city dweller types may also have a little pee pot for getting around in the city or even a bike or public transit, such as I use when I can.
Not fun to drive? If you drive something from the '90s or older. I'll bet you'll have have fun seeing all the respect you get from truck guys, at least. Of course if it looks too nice, you may not even want to drive it in crappy weather.
Can you put a motorcycle in a mini van?🤔
It's all a matter of dedication I suppose.
Just gotta make more money and be able to afford some kind of truck, but also have 2 other vehicles. Not sure how people survive with only one vehicle.
Heres my argument.. "i gotta 8ft bed that never had to be made you know if it werent for trucks we wouldnt have tailgates. I met all of my wives in traffic jams, theres just something women like about a pickup man "... Haha
I’ve always thought that one of those dang 8 ft light utility trailers with those wood planks and some rails would be interesting to use when needed
I sold my tacoma and got a model y, because I wanted something more fun and sporty. I miss my truck so bad. Do not sell your truck, you will absolutely feel like your less capable. Cars are lame.
Just get a friend with one and give him a few beers in exchange
I have a 2015 Camry and I’m happy with it. I don’t really need a truck or want a bulky vehicle like a pickup truck. My next vehicle will be an electric sedan or hatchback.
I live in a rural area of north east Minnesota. I have a half mile drive from the highway on a county road to my house, it is plowed promptly but, here we need four wheel drive in winter. I am a retired carpenter, but, sill haul things all the time for my home projects. The trick on mileage is how you drive, and, what you drive. I have a F150 with the xtra cab, it is four wheel drive and has the 5.0 Coyote engine. I get about 15mpg driving short runs, but, on a hundred mile drive, I get between 20-22 mpg. That is not too bad, and, considering safety, a larger vehicle makes sense. Ever hit a deer with a small car? And, I live in deer country. I have the XLT and it is a great vehicle for road trips, the long wheelbase and weight make for a ride that is more comfortable than many cars.
Has a bedcover and complains about no where to store luggage. Then goes straight into talking about how the bed is the major selling point and points out the bedcover. I have the trifold flexible material bedcover. It’s 100% water proof. I’d take a truck any day over anything else. What other vehicle can you pull something while having bed packed full with luggage and the entire family in the cab with the dog laying in the rear floor with tons of room. And still moving uphill in the mountains with better speed and power than 80% of the rest of traffic all while blue toothing your favorite Pandora station to the radio and the navigation system routing you at the same time. Not to mention the ground clearance to make your own path and the 4WD to back that up. If you buy one and absolutely don’t need it and didn’t do your homework and realize the gas mileage they get and regret the purchase then look in the mirror for the one to blame. Trucks aren’t Prius’s. They are for getting shit done.
All fair points, my bed cover didn't prove to be 100 percent water proof, that's why I mentioned it being a problem.
@@freakfiveoh understandable. Mine thankfully has been. The only complaint I have about my truck is that I don’t have 2. I have a 2018 F150 FX4 3.5 eco boost. It does anything you would expect a truck to do and more. While gas mileage isn’t a reason to buy a truck it gets 19-20 miles a gallon combined each tank. I can’t complain about that.
Actuaally I do need a truck 3500 because my kia can't haul 2500 pounds of pipeline equipment. Trucks are for men who use it to work.
I went from a GT mustang to a F150, no regrets
I definitely didn't regret the trade, but I did miss my mustang from time to time. I think deep down I'm a car guy most, but my F-150 was by far the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned.
Excuses to buy a truck… also I owned over 60 different Cars, Vans SUVs and trucks over the past 30 years Chevys, fords, Hondas, BMW, you name it I owned, in the end I bought a Kept ext cab Tundra 4.6 gas saver burns fuel as much as a Tacoma and a 1st Gen Sequoia best trucks ever made do your self a favor and buy a Toyota Truck.
My biggest complaint about my 01 f-150 is the length I have a 8ft bed I just need to get use to it sense I just got. But as a tall guy with bad knees a car didn't work was to hard getting into. Now if you're use to a compact car yes the fuel mileage sucks but my truck gets the same if not better gas milage then the crown vic I traded for the truck
I’m in the same boat, tall guy with two back surgeries. Not sure I’ll have too many more low cars in my life.
What i been doing to sleep in my truck is? Keep a sleeping bag in it, to lay it out in the bed and sleep in the bed. but they just don't make them for a 6'2" tall guy to stretch out on the seat.. If they would just make the seat lay back or wide enough to stretch out on the seat to sleep. They would sell more of them. But sleeping in the bed is what I've been doing. I got better use of a my 150 dollars a night 👉👉 rather than a dam MOTEL HOTEL
Nice video. I’ve always had a truck. I’ve never really been a car person. We get allot of snow here and I’m so used to having one I don’t think I could give it up. I’m planning to buy a car this spring. Probably a tdi and keep the truck for when I need a truck.
I have a TDI. Look into the EGR and DPF issues before you buy one.
I have owned one car in my life and will never get another. With the exception of not fun on the road, all these don't apply. But, I have more fun driving off the road.
Ya just dont know how look for right truck dodged won't let you down😂😂😂