JaN0h4ckAug 12, 2023

[image] Both cars fit the same amount of people

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[image] Both cars fit the same amount of people - Feddit

Honestly this is absurd. These death machines shouldn’t be legal in europe. That thing doesn’t even fit in the parking space, even though the parking lot has the biggest spaces in the whole city. The Golf is so small in comparison, it could event hide in front of the engine hood of the truck.

Show threadStinkywinksAug 12, 2023
I understand not liking unnecessary large trucks with giant wheels that have never seen dirt in their lives. The same guys that like to rev their engine anytime they leave. But this just looks like a standard work truck. Maybe the back is full of tools? Maybe he’s going camping. Camping is dope.
Show threadHallainzil

This isn’t standard. Nothing about that vehicle is standard.

If it’s for lugging tools, get a van. They’re safer and better for the job.

If it’s for camping, get a van.

These trucks make no sense, other than financially to car companies.

Aug 12, 2023 at 12:30pmWeb
Show threadsassocityAug 12, 2023

Vans… Have like 100mm clearance. All work vehicles suck gass, but a single truck doesn’t scream “fuckcars” to me. The right tool for the job and such.

Whereas the hottest month in human history definitely screams “fuckcars” to me.

Show threadHallainzilAug 12, 2023
Only Americans ever think these are the right tool for the job. If you guys want to keep your trucks that kill people at an incredibly outsized rate, fire away. But they are a plague that most Europeans rightly want to keep out.
Show threadBread3290Aug 12, 2023
My former boss I knew well owned a truck like this. He was the boss of an electrician company and used his vehicle for a great many roles, towing stuff, bringing electrical and repair equipment that was pretty large, and taking the family for vacation. So the only reason a person should be looking at a vehicle like this is if you have a lot of different things to do with it
Show threadHallainzilAug 12, 2023
In Europe, there is no good reason to own this. It doesn’t fit anywhere. There are other, better options in every single circumstance. Including pickup trucks that are designed for and fit our roads. These trucks are simply too big, they’re a menace.
Show threadPersnickityPenguinAug 12, 2023

In America, many trades do use trucks to transport things. Farmers may use a pick up truck like this to haul hay or feed in the back. Construction companies and contractors will use trucks to move small loads of dirt or gravel. Lumber and plywood. Concrete blocks. Building supplies, scrap metal or machinery.

The open bed does make it easier to load and unload stuff in the back that does not need to be covered, and can allow you to use a forklift. But at a certain point if you’re moving a lot of heavy stuff a flatbed truck is it going to be more effective.

Still, way too many people buy trucks and never use them. They are very expensive and a lot of people go heavily in debt in buying these fancy overpriced vanity trucks. I think they cost between $75,000-$100,000 these days!