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Why a pickup truck?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Hotdog, Jun 3, 2008.

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Why did you decide on a truck?

  1. Looks

    60 vote(s)
    8.0%

  2. Ride height

    37 vote(s)
    4.9%

  3. Offroad ability

    133 vote(s)
    17.6%

  4. Need to haul stuff in bed

    377 vote(s)
    50.0%

  5. Towing capacity

    27 vote(s)
    3.6%

  6. Other - State in the comments

    93 vote(s)
    12.3%

  7. I'm too fat for a car.

    27 vote(s)
    3.6%
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  1. May 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM
    #161
    TacomaJack09

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    TacomaJack09 Well-Known Member

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    Why a pickup truck?

    Because I'm a MAN!!
     
    TacomaJack09, May 3, 2010
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  2. May 8, 2010 at 3:57 PM
    #162
    Sack17

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    Sack17 Well-Known Member

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    Bed lights Blacked out sport wheels blacked out emblems BHLM Spidertraxx 1.5" wheel spacers factory roof rack custom yakima wind fairing w/ PIAA off road lights up top snowboard/ski rack surf board pads fog light mod custom interior cup holder l.e.d. lights Bestop topper custom L.E.D. rear facing lights Maglite mod (2 front seats) 3.25" in the front 2.5" in the rear 6 Hella 500ff's (w/ Silverstar's) Silverstar Ultra's in headlights Silverstar Ultra in fogs (retro-fitted 65w 9005's) Hi-Lift (mounted on side of bestop) Shovel (mounted on side of bestop) custom 1.5" body lift
    ...because I'm a dude and I have tons of sweet shit to carry around. Plus I like to run shit over lol
     
    Sack17, May 8, 2010
    #162
  3. May 8, 2010 at 4:03 PM
    #163
    thekid1550

    #163
    thekid1550 Well-Known Member

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    bronx ny
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    trd sport
    weathertech digital fits,oem hood deflector,clarion nx409,metra dash kit,20% tint on front windows,ddm tuning 6000k hi/lo hids,ddmtuning 6000k fogs,trd 2nd gen intake,alpine pdx-5,subthump access cab box,tacotunes amp wiring kit,image dynamics idq10 2 ohm subwoofer
    the first five are my reasons
     
    thekid1550, May 8, 2010
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  4. May 8, 2010 at 4:16 PM
    #164
    bnavin

    #164
    bnavin Negative Ghostrider

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    OME lift, driveline spacer, iPod interface, rattle canned center console and radio face flat black, LEER topper, Yakima rack, 20% tint all around
    why not a pick up?
     
    bnavin, May 8, 2010
    #164
  5. Oct 15, 2010 at 11:39 AM
    #165
    krimson

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    krimson Nothin

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    Im a man
     
    krimson, Oct 15, 2010
    #165
  6. Oct 15, 2010 at 11:41 AM
    #166
    Toyota Tacoma

    #166
    Toyota Tacoma Well-Known Member

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    Brady
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    Suspension: -Bilistien 5100's all around -Add a leaf -Firestone ride rite air bags Performance: -K&N cold air -Borla cat back Stereo: -Pioneer AVH-X2500BT head unit -Kenwood 1400 shallow mount 12'' sub in custom box -Alpine 1100 amp -Alpine 400 4 channel -4 energy component 6.5's Wheels/tires: -17x9 with 4.5 backspacing XD hoss rims with 33'' bfTreadwright gaurd dogs and spidertrax spacers Looks: -Satoshi grille made by myself -Hood, front bumper, grille, roof, tailgate and rear bumper plasti-dipped. -BHLM -eyelids -matted out tailights -Tacoma bed mat Small mods : -Trailer 7 pin replaced and moved into bumper beside licence plate -Removed mud flaps -Repainted frame/lower a-arms, skid and rear diff/housing with por15 -Led bulbs -Interior lights replaced with blue led's -Beep on lock added
    All of the above
     
    Toyota Tacoma, Oct 15, 2010
    #166
  7. Oct 16, 2010 at 3:21 AM
    #167
    shampoop

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    shampoop Well-Known Member

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    +1 except for being too fat.

    going camping and offroading with it tomorrow for the first time.

    soo excited :D
     
    shampoop, Oct 16, 2010
    #167
  8. Oct 16, 2010 at 4:08 AM
    #168
    Firetech

    #168
    Firetech Well-Known Member

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    Ralph
    Maryland
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    All the above! If you every had a pickup and got rid of it, It dosn't take long to realize how much you miss and need one.
     
    Firetech, Oct 16, 2010
    #168
  9. Oct 16, 2010 at 5:29 AM
    #169
    BGrutter

    #169
    BGrutter Well-Known Member

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    Rear-View Camera Mod, Anti-theft Tailgate, No Mud-Flaps, Diff Breather Mod, Color-matched Mirror/Handle covers, Front Valance mod, Phone/GPS/Camera mount, and Illuminated 4x4 Switch ToyTec Ultimate Lift Light Racing UCAs
    This should have been a check box poll with more options. The idea of one main reason is tough for me.
    • Ride Height
    • Tow Capacity
    • Off-Road Capability
    • Hauling/Payload
    • Bad Assness!!!
     
    BGrutter, Oct 16, 2010
    #169
  10. Oct 16, 2010 at 6:00 AM
    #170
    Moving Chicane

    #170
    Moving Chicane Already Gone.

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    My choice: "Need to haul stuff in bed "

    Moving my race kart to/from the shop (race days it gets trailered) from home is the primary reason. Period.

    Wife likes to go to get plants/trees/dirt with it too. :)
     
    Moving Chicane, Oct 16, 2010
    #170
  11. Oct 16, 2010 at 5:55 PM
    #171
    08WhiteTRD

    #171
    08WhiteTRD Well-Known Member

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    2008 White 4x4 TRD Sport
    Fox Suspension 2.5 Front and 2.0 Rear, All-Pro Skids, BAMF LCA Skid, Leer 100R, Scangauge II, WeatherTech Floorliners, WeatherTech window visors, Satoshi grill with HomerTaco mesh, Sockmonkey Tailgate Decal, BHLM, Center Console lock, ImMrYo Rear-view bracket, Rally Armor mud flaps, Crawford Eco-Block, USA-Spec PA-15
    A truck is a guys version of the purse...but way cooler.
     
    08WhiteTRD, Oct 16, 2010
    #171
  12. Oct 16, 2010 at 5:55 PM
    #172
    jtav2002

    #172
    jtav2002 Kenny Fuckin Powers

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    I wanted a boat for awhile and knew I'd be getting one soon so I was sure I wanted a truck or an SUV with 4x4. Looked at a lot of options when it came down to buying I was between the Tacoma and an Xterra offroad. Decided I'd rather have the bed. Actually said I'd get a Tacoma one day when this gen first game out in 05 and sure enough I did,only took having 2 cars in between.
     
    jtav2002, Oct 16, 2010
    #172
  13. Oct 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM
    #173
    tac1uscg

    #173
    tac1uscg Member

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    tac1uscg, Oct 16, 2010
    #173
  14. Oct 16, 2010 at 6:04 PM
    #174
    spitviper

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    spitviper Well-Known Member

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    31x10.50 Tires with Mickey thompson rims
    Many reasons, The cool factor is why I first got my truck then soon after I started using it to haul things here and there, also love being able to go where ever, and many times iv found the back of my truck to be the hang out spot at parties or where ever.

    And you cant forget
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGs-T5FNAyc
     
    spitviper, Oct 16, 2010
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  15. Nov 16, 2010 at 6:20 PM
    #175
    05RedTaco

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    05RedTaco Nom Nom Nom

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    My main reason for getting a truck was a need to haul stuff in bed. Unfortunatelly, sheet of drywall or my 100foot General Speedrooter snake wouldnt fit in my Nissan Sentra I used to have before the Taco...
     
    05RedTaco, Nov 16, 2010
    #175
  16. Nov 16, 2010 at 6:28 PM
    #176
    97T

    #176
    97T Resident T100 guy

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    Melt
    Littleton, CO
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    97 T100 xcab 5spd 2wd
    soundstream 550.2 amp, 2 eclipse 10" subs, 4% tint rear window, 20% sides, 6" sunstrip, clear bumper lenses, avital 4103 alarm with keyless, BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A 235/75/15, 15X7 6-5.5 0C Unique 298 rims
    pretty much all of the above, mainly hauling and tow capacity. Off roading is nice too even if i drive 2wd's

    i just bought my toyota truck so forgive me with some pics of my old wannabe ford .... you guys will see why i went with a bigger truck after these

    2wd ftl (new yota is 2wd too lol)
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    and in ca you can tell em your trucks 4wd and not put chains on it!
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    most shit i ever had in the bed of the old one, yes thats a 10' jon boat, 2 mtn bikes, and a bunch of other stuff

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    97T, Nov 16, 2010
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  17. Feb 18, 2011 at 3:50 AM
    #177
    Sport11

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    Sport11 Well-Known Member

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    I chose other for "All of the above" :D
     
    Sport11, Feb 18, 2011
    #177
  18. Feb 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM
    #178
    Neked09

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    Neked09 Well-Known Member

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    It's my money and I wanted it.
     
    Neked09, Feb 18, 2011
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  19. Feb 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM
    #179
    TacoDawgfan

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    TacoDawgfan Hunker Down You Hairy Dawg!

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    5100's at 1.75, Rear leaf TSB, Moto Metal 951 16x8, BFG TKO2 265/75/16, AFe Stage 2 CAI w/pro dry filter, Kenwood DDX374BT installed with Idatalink Maestro kit, Access Loredo tonneau cover, N-Fab steps, Tinted windows, EGR in channel vent visors, UGA drink coasters in the front cup holders, and a Graco car seat in the back seat
    Because I love having family and friends constantly asking me to haul stuff. :rolleyes:
     
    TacoDawgfan, Feb 18, 2011
    #179
  20. Feb 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
    #180
    yotataco94

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    yotataco94 Active Member

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    31/10.5/15
    Thats the worst part! I hate letting people drive my truck. except for my pops since he paid about half of it! lol but then again he has his truck/suv honda ridgeline
     
    yotataco94, Feb 20, 2011
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