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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. Mar 3, 2011 at 2:47 AM
    #201
    Manwithoutaplan

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    Manwithoutaplan the full Monty

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    not huge fan of them, i mean dont get me wrong i drove his and it was like go cart. But still not a fan.
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Mar 3, 2011
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  2. Mar 3, 2011 at 2:49 AM
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    Tacoma206

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    Tacoma206 Well-Known Member

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    go kart is a good description. I have to say I like the 4x4 idea, but the long minis look like shit. Just ugly as hell
     
    Tacoma206, Mar 3, 2011
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  3. Mar 3, 2011 at 3:52 AM
    #203
    Kelson

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    that's why you buy this

    [​IMG]
     
    Kelson, Mar 3, 2011
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  4. Jun 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM
    #204
    BlueTaco07

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    BlueTaco07 Super Mod!

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    Looking
    All of them except fat.
     
    BlueTaco07, Jun 27, 2011
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  5. Jun 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM
    #205
    dep3091

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    dep3091 Well-Known Member

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    2.5" Donahoe/Icon Front Coilovers, Icon Rear Reservoirs, K&N Filtercharger, Magnaflow Cat-Back, Bajarack Mule mounted over Bed on Thule Xsporter, Bajarack Dual Fuel/H20 Can holder, All-Pro front bumper w/PIAA Fogs, KC Rallye 800 Pencils, Custom Windshield Crack
    Chicks dig long beds
     
    dep3091, Jun 27, 2011
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  6. Jun 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM
    #206
    Styx586

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    Other... I have a sedan and a truck. :D
    Sedan for MPG and people hauler, truck for awesomeness and random crap hauler.
     
    Styx586, Jun 27, 2011
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  7. Jun 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    Off Road Ability,4WD, Ride Height, Looks, Versatility, reliability, hauling stuff in the bed and towing.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jun 27, 2011
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  8. Jun 27, 2011 at 10:42 PM
    #208
    winnebagel

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    Graduated college, got a job, went to buy a vehicle. Really wanted a Tacoma, but was gonna go practical and get a car with good gas mileage. Mom talked me into test driving a Tacoma, after that, the idea of a car went out the window :D

    Sure, Tacoma costs more and doesn't get the best mileage, but I love my truck.
     
    winnebagel, Jun 27, 2011
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  9. Jun 27, 2011 at 11:08 PM
    #209
    SACTOWN

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    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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    Wife wouldn't let me have an FJ
     
    SACTOWN, Jun 27, 2011
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  10. Jul 8, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    1Bigbird

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    1Bigbird Yo! Wat up peeps?

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    All of the above except "I'm too fat to fit in a car" :D
     
    1Bigbird, Jul 8, 2011
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  11. Jul 8, 2011 at 12:34 AM
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    Snoyota

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    Ride height, looks, off road abilities, hauling and towing, driving people around in comfort, and anything else you can think of
     
    Snoyota, Jul 8, 2011
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  12. Jul 8, 2011 at 12:38 AM
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    52419

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    because my wife would have a damn fit if i brought deers and elks and fishes home in the trunk of her car or on the hood of it lol plus has you tried moab in a maxima?
     
    52419, Jul 8, 2011
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  13. Jul 8, 2011 at 8:59 AM
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    neoflex

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    At the end of the day I chose another Pickup for the versatility. Being a homeowner your always looking to haul crap to or from the house. A four door pickup is just that much more convenient. I can have the wife and baby ride along and if I need to stop at Lowes to pick up something oversized or pick up mulch from the local nursery on the way home I can do it. SUVs are limited to what you can carry. My wife has a 4Runner so we have our basis covered. I know if we are heading to dinner with another couple her truck is far more convenient.
     
    neoflex, Jul 8, 2011
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  14. Jul 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM
    #214
    rcbs204

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    Because i have car too.
     
    rcbs204, Jul 8, 2011
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  15. Apr 24, 2013 at 12:38 AM
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    Konaborne

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    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    lol holy old thread poll bumb
     
    Konaborne, Apr 24, 2013
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  16. Apr 24, 2013 at 5:48 AM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    closed the poll, so hopefully no more bumps after this one...
     
    The_Hodge, Apr 24, 2013
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