Current Events > If gasoline was cheaper.woukd you get a truck

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CervusCanadensi
04/18/24 9:33:32 PM
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or suv instead of a car?
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MICHALECOLE
04/18/24 9:35:31 PM
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If I was a millionaire I think the largest car I would get would be something the size of a jeep or a Honda pilot. Id never want anything bigger than that.
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modena
04/18/24 9:38:43 PM
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I'm already waiting for a good deal on a newer Tundra 4x4. Wouldn't change much on the decision though. My current Tundra 4x4 is now over 20yrs old.

I drive a Camry 90% of the time unless I need to haul something.

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BuzzKilljoy
04/18/24 9:44:15 PM
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I have a truck and I'm not sure I could go back. Maybe electric truck when those are more practical

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Heineken14
04/18/24 9:49:16 PM
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I already own a truck. /shrug

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Giacomo_Hawkins
04/18/24 9:49:33 PM
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No, for the rare occasions I have needed a truck I rented one. Otherwise our small two door hatchback serves my husband's and my needs well, and is easy to park in DC.

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pnut027
04/18/24 9:50:20 PM
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No, my penis size is not lacking.

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KainWind
04/18/24 9:51:27 PM
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Which one of those options is the smallest? I want that one.

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Glob
04/18/24 9:52:38 PM
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No. I dont even think Im likely to get a car again. Maybe once I have kids. But a bike is more than adequate for my needs.

Mostly I just hire a car with a driver on the odd occasion that I need a car.
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Kurt_Russel
04/18/24 9:53:18 PM
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Whatever a midsize sedan is

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archizzy
04/18/24 9:54:06 PM
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I already have a full size truck.

Honestly the price of gas doesn't impact me personally that much. I'm 10 miles of mostly highway driving one way from home to work. So I drive 20 miles round trip a day. That is 100 miles a week.

I fill up about every 3 weeks. A tank will cost currently about $75. If it was a $1 cheaper it would only be costing me about $23 less per tank. Considering I fill up once every 3 weeks that really doesn't impact me.

I would much rather keep all the advantages of having a truck. At 6'2" I prefer getting in and out of a truck rather than a car. Especially the older I get.

In winter my truck is a must. We get bad snow here many times. I like the longer wheel base and the weight for stability along with 4 wheel drive. Then you have the height for clearing drifts when you drive into them. It's a must have for winter driving.

Then you factor in the ability to haul stuff in the bed, and the ability to pull/tow trailers, boats, campers, that sort of thing.

I'm not trading all of that off to save $20 or $30 gas here and there every 3 weeks. I make plenty of money that the difference is paltry.

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CervusCanadensi
04/18/24 10:14:55 PM
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MICHALECOLE posted...
If I was a millionaire I think the largest car I would get would be something the size of a jeep or a Honda pilot. Id never want anything bigger than that.
Would you also want a 800 sq ft condo
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CervusCanadensi
04/18/24 10:15:13 PM
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pnut027 posted...
No, my penis size is not lacking.
Trucks make you think of penises?
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CADE_FOSTER
04/18/24 10:15:38 PM
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no trucks are dumb
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ArchonKnight
04/18/24 10:17:04 PM
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CADE_FOSTER posted...
no trucks are dumb


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CervusCanadensi
04/18/24 10:20:16 PM
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archizzy posted...
I already have a full size truck.

Honestly the price of gas doesn't impact me personally that much. I'm 10 miles of mostly highway driving one way from home to work. So I drive 20 miles round trip a day. That is 100 miles a week.

I fill up about every 3 weeks. A tank will cost currently about $75. If it was a $1 cheaper it would only be costing me about $23 less per tank. Considering I fill up once every 3 weeks that really doesn't impact me.

I would much rather keep all the advantages of having a truck. At 6'2" I prefer getting in and out of a truck rather than a car. Especially the older I get.

In winter my truck is a must. We get bad snow here many times. I like the longer wheel base and the weight for stability along with 4 wheel drive. Then you have the height for clearing drifts when you drive into them. It's a must have for winter driving.

Then you factor in the ability to haul stuff in the bed, and the ability to pull/tow trailers, boats, campers, that sort of thing.

I'm not trading all of that off to save $20 or $30 gas here and there every 3 weeks. I make plenty of money that the difference is paltry.
WOW that's like $450 more PER YEAR Damn what do you do?
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tankboy
04/18/24 10:20:43 PM
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Do trucks take 87? If so, the lower mileage is probably the same cost as paying for 93 gas for a smaller turbo car.
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modena
04/18/24 10:28:52 PM
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tankboy posted...
Do trucks take 87? If so, the lower mileage is probably the same cost as paying for 93 gas for a smaller turbo car.
They had these selling at an auction a long time ago when I was in Phoenix. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/8/81f08ad3.jpg

Like starting price $800

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archizzy
04/18/24 10:29:06 PM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
WOW that's like $450 more PER YEAR Damn what do you do?

That is a very minor difference for an entire year of comfort and a dependable vehicle to get me through the snow in the winter. It's hardly over a $1 a day. I'm not giving up all those advantages for $1 and some change a day.

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Bass
04/18/24 10:35:03 PM
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No, trucks do nothing for me. I hate the way they look, and I don't ever need to haul anything. I only like sedans and their smaller brothern. Hatchbacks are my favorite style overall.

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MICHALECOLE
04/18/24 10:35:23 PM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
Would you also want a 800 sq ft condo
Very specific. Possibly, depending on the location and how nice it was. What made you ask that question?
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viewmaster_pi
04/18/24 10:36:21 PM
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Rocket time!!

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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 7:51:58 AM
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Bass posted...
No, trucks do nothing for me. I hate the way they look, and I don't ever need to haul anything. I only like sedans and their smaller brothern. Hatchbacks are my favorite style overall.
But they're like a van? Yeah same shape and everything but tiny van
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Gurifisu
04/19/24 7:54:57 AM
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It's not like I'm a blue collar worker that has a bunch of shit I need to haul every day. Literally no need for a truck

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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 7:56:58 AM
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Gurifisu posted...
It's not like I'm a blue collar worker that has a bunch of shit I need to haul every day. Literally no need for a truck
You just need a Vespa though
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boomgetchopped3
04/19/24 7:58:11 AM
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I have a Jeep gladiator but I only drive into work like 2-3 times a week

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Gurifisu
04/19/24 7:58:42 AM
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Nonsense. If I'm on a bike then I'm pedaling

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Serious_Cat
04/19/24 8:00:11 AM
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I'm already considering a small hybrid SUV. The RAV 4 gets better mileage than my Corolla.

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gu-gohan
04/19/24 8:00:12 AM
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No, I prefer small- or mid-sized cars. We have a small SUV, because my wife wanted one. I hesitated for a long time because I didn't see the point of buying such a big car.

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PrettyBoyFloyd
04/19/24 8:18:46 AM
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Not really.

Though gas prices isn't a real issue for me, I drive a 2024 Honda HRV.

I couldn't justify paying almost $10,000 more for the CRV when it's just a little bigger and has a bigger engine.


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lilORANG
04/19/24 8:19:44 AM
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Nah. I love my civic, being able to park in any dinky little spot


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RetuenOfDevsman
04/19/24 8:26:10 AM
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Gas isn't actuay the main consideration. Pickup trucks are the modern luxury vehicles for some reason. The difference in the initial purchase price seems like it would dwarf any possible difference in fuel costs.

Actually, modern pickups are surprisingly efficient. I got better FE with a '14 Silverado than I did with my last two sedans.

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rexcrk
04/19/24 8:30:12 AM
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Me not driving a truck has nothing to do with gas prices

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Heineken14
04/19/24 8:31:21 AM
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boomgetchopped3 posted...
I have a Jeep gladiator but I only drive into work like 2-3 times a week

Samesies! Except the driving into work. I work from home.

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Kai_Laguna
04/19/24 8:32:24 AM
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I already have a small pickup, it's my only vehicle.
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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 8:33:41 AM
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gu-gohan posted...
No, I prefer small- or mid-sized cars. We have a small SUV, because my wife wanted one. I hesitated for a long time because I didn't see the point of buying such a big car.
Does she see better out of it? I've heard taller vehicles let you see further down the road, versus sitting on the ground in a mini car
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Trumpo
04/19/24 8:35:02 AM
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Racecars are not road legal

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RetuenOfDevsman
04/19/24 8:36:50 AM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
Does she see better out of it? I've heard taller vehicles let you see further down the road, versus sitting on the ground in a mini car
lol

No

The planet is not small enough for a couple of inches to make a significant difference. Eve if there weren't inevitably going to be a hill or some other obstruction before the curvature of the planet becomes a factor anyway.

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MasterBlaster
04/19/24 8:37:46 AM
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I already drive a truck and cant really see myself going back to cars, trucks provide more utility for me.

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uwnim
04/19/24 8:37:55 AM
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I really dislike driving tall vehicles. I find sedans more comfortable and easier to get in and out of. And large front blind spots really bother me.

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ooger
04/19/24 8:39:13 AM
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LOL no.

Trucks were meant to be cheapo beaters for doing work.

Instead they are now goofball luxury vehicles with tiny beds.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/aabc34b5.jpg


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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 8:39:39 AM
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RetuenOfDevsman posted...
lol

No

The planet is not small enough for a couple of inches to make a significant difference. Eve if there weren't inevitably going to be a hill or some other obstruction before the curvature of the planet becomes a factor anyway.
Yeah I don't know geometry neither
I know big rigs have to be way high up or they wouldn't be safe.
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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 8:41:01 AM
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ooger posted...
LOL no.

Trucks were meant to be cheapo beaters for doing work.

Instead they are now goofball luxury vehicles with tiny beds.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/aabc34b5.jpg
Back then you could buy a Buick family sedan and a farm truck with a summer job. Now we can only afford 1 vehicle and trucks are very nice. A basic Chevy rides better than a Mercedes Benz 9000
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ooger
04/19/24 8:46:36 AM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
Back then you could buy a Buick family sedan and a farm truck with a summer job. Now we can only afford 1 vehicle and trucks are very nice. A basic Chevy rides better than a Mercedes Benz 9000
A truck doesn't need to ride better than a benz.

It needs to haul garbage from point A to point B for work.

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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 8:48:13 AM
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ooger posted...
A truck doesn't need to ride better than a benz.

It needs to haul garbage from point A to point B for work.
My groceries are not garbage! But yes it does, because big tires roll smoother and better than little tires.
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ooger
04/19/24 8:48:50 AM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
My groceries are not garbage! But yes it does, because big tires roll smoother and better than little tires.
Source?

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CervusCanadensi
04/19/24 8:50:01 AM
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ooger posted...
Source?
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ooger
04/19/24 8:54:52 AM
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LOL, that's what I thought.

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uwnim
04/19/24 8:57:19 AM
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CervusCanadensi posted...
Does she see better out of it? I've heard taller vehicles let you see further down the road, versus sitting on the ground in a mini car
On an empty road it doesnt make any difference. When theres traffic, you can see farther if your vehicle is tall compared to the average.

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