How do people get by without a truck?

[OS]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: Kipper
There are these things called moving vans...

I didn't mean for moving. Just day to day things. You want to go buy a tv, grill, air compressor, a table, anything like that. Most of it won't fit in a car.

Not everyone buys into mass consumerism. Besides, I seriously doubt it's that bad in the age of fold down seats vs a compact pickup.

I had a 2005 F150 as a rental for a while, it was pretty useful. Parents needed a new mattress, so I went to costco to get one and threw it in the back. I'd consider getting one for a second vehicle if I owned a home, but never primary. I live in LA and it's too damn big to use as just transportation. Gas mileage was crappy, always below 20 mixed. Parking was a nightmare, everywhere I went it was pretty much the biggest personal vehicle on the street.

I had to drive it to class also, and while driving around in the parking lot full of honda and toyotas, these three hot asian girls were looking at me like I was nuts, lol.

Another thing is these are somewhat expensive. A basic 4.6L F150 is like 23K invoice.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
You know part of the problem might be that you drive a Miata.

I've moved decent sized TV's (27" Wega) in an Aspire, it's not hard.

Viper GTS

I was referring to my gf's Sunbird for this. It's a decent size car and the seats fold down.

 

[bunker]

I've had 3 Rangers and an F-150. Got kids and got a minivan. The van's not quite as good as a truck, but when all the seats are out of it, it's almost as good as a pickup. Ask Fausto, I hauled his big screen home for him in that thing....and he mocked me about owning a mini-van too...that bastard.

 

[RU482]

I kiss my SUV

03 Pontiac Montana

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I didn't know there where people that didn't have trucks

 

[Nitemare]

You can rent a truck at Home Depot or Lowes for 75 minutes for less than $20

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
You can rent a truck at Home Depot or Lowes for 75 minutes for less than $20

Interesting.

 

[bentwookie]

I just fit a recliner chair in my element. 27mpg to boot

 

[monk3y]

I know people with trucks

 

[Klaudeman]

Originally posted by: Gurck
Why not just use a car?

LOL..

I hadn't seen this pic in awhile. This actually happened in my town of Waldorf, Maryland. The customer bought the items at Home Depot about a 1/2 mile down the road before his car did that. The clerks would not help him and he loaded it himself. If I remember correctly he ATTEMPTING to go about 20 miles like that. Not too brilliant.

 

[SuperTool]

You have a Miata. What did you expect?
And yes, if I had a house, I would probably get beater truck just for those occasions.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: SuperTool
You have a Miata. What did you expect?
And yes, if I had a house, I would probably get beater truck just for those occasions.

I am referring to a mid-size car like my gf's.

But, surprisingly, I can fit $300 of groceries in my Miata.

 

[OutHouse]

Im selling my GMC 1500 Extented cab 4X4

since we bought the mini-van 2 years ago all it does is sit in the driveway. i dropped my insurance to just Liability but its still a waste of money.

i know an hour after i sell it ill need it. but hey thats why God invented $75.00 delivery charges.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Citrix
Im selling my GMC 1500 Extented cab 4X4

since we bought the mini-van 2 years ago all it does is sit in the driveway. i dropped my insurance to just Liability but its still a waste of money.

i know an hour after i sell it ill need it. but hey thats why God invented $75.00 delivery charges.

But what about stores that sell large items, but don't deliver.

 

[IGBT]

..haven't owned a car in many years..i lub my truck.

 

[mugs]

I borrow one when I need one. You could also rent one, but that's only worth the money if you have a lot of stuff you need moved.

 

[Baked]

I use rent-a-mule and hire day workers from street corners.

 

[dquan97]

I borrow a friend's truck in the event I need one...which is rarely

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

I can move most stuff that I need in my Mazda3. Folding down the backseat, I can transport a 6' table or a decent-size grill. Anything bigger than that and I need to have it delivered or ask someone with an F-350 to help me. Being in the south, its not too hard to find one of those.

 

[everman]

Hitch a herd of cats to a sled.

 

[JOJOBEAN]

2003 dodge ram 1500 is your friend but a 4x4 hemi powered dodge is your best chik friend who has slutty frens.

 

[LordMorpheus]

I plan to get a truck for my next vehicle. I like them, so useful.

I was wanting to go for maybe an older crown vic or something, but a truck wins, especially if I'm moving myself between Saint Louis and Houston twice a year (live in Stl, school in houston).

And now I'm spending most of my time in TX, i kinda need one.

 

[Vic]

You own a Miata. I warned you before you bought it that it can scarcely hold a bag of groceries.

As it is, we do own a truck in addition to our daily drivers.

 

[chrisms]

Now I see why everyone sees us Americans has a bunch of selfish bastards

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

You might consider a hitch and trailer for your car. It has the virtue of being something used only as needed, and can be detached when desired. Economical and practical.