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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Broad statements about how truck owners rarely use these to capacity come across much like complaints that fancy kitchens are often owned by non-cooks who only order out.  They're ignorant judgements - useless noise.

Most of the guys I know drive with empty beds 85% of the time, but the 15% they do use it are frequent enough to warrant or demand consideration.  There is often a reason people spend the money on these vehicles, though I'm certain there are outliers.

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Americans aren't hauling more and bigger stuff now compared to the early 90s, 80s, or 70s, so this is a worthless post.  Back in those decades, trucks and hauling vehicles were MUCH smaller and still functioned perfectly fine.  In fact, they've done comparisons, and sta really funny is the fact that many of these stupidly sized vehicles we have these days actually have LESS flatbed room than much smaller cars and older trucks.  Consumers are stupidly brainwashed by the auto industry into spending 10s and thousands of more dollars on these stupidly sized cars that have less space than before to haul things.

It's idiotic. And it's killing tons of people. [/quote]

The truck owners I know use their trucks.  I guess you know a lot of idiots?  Sound like it to me.

There are precisely 2 options for smaller pickups - Maverick and Santa Cruz - and I know multiple people who eagerly switched.  They are great! They don't fit everyone's need - from size to payload capacity to towing capacity.  An undersized vehicle can actually be incredibly dangerous hauling everyday items - even ones as seemingly simple as tile.

As to your bed size point, many people prefer the shorter bed length/larger cabin space to be able to store tools/cargo inside while still being able to haul with the bed.  Many tradesmen get their plywood delivered in lifts so the 8' dimension is less universally important, though still applicable to some.

It's incredibly arrogant of you to speak as if you're knowledgeable about what Americans need and how they should use their vehicles.  Pretty pathetic as well to hang "killing tons of people" on folks just trying to get to work. But then, pathetic sounds like it fits you.

I've driven compact cars most of my life and drive less than 5k/year, so I've got no dog in this hunt, but I don't like idiots speaking nonsense for the masses.    [/quote]

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