#4326924 - 01/08/17 05:52 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
[Re: KraziKanuK]
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I'm not a Texan, but I've owned pickups the majority of my life for the same reason I own firearms: when you need one, there is no substitute.
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#4326941 - 01/08/17 06:32 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
[Re: Dart]
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I'm not a Texan, but I've owned pickups the majority of my life for the same reason I own firearms: when you need one, there is no substitute. This is truth!!! 2 years was the length of time I didn't own a truck. I don't drive it much but it is invaluable when we need it
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#4326954 - 01/08/17 07:13 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
[Re: KraziKanuK]
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Most people who live near a large city, don't own a small business & have 0.5 acres or less of land will do better by not having a PU truck. A good utility vehicle with detachable rear seats that fold flat and then attach to the interior left and right sides of the vehicle are nice. Not only is the ride likely to be more comfortable than a truck but also less costly in gas.
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#4327025 - 01/09/17 12:12 AM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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Most people who live near a large city, don't own a small business & have 0.5 acres or less of land will do better by not having a PU truck. A good utility vehicle with detachable rear seats that fold flat and then attach to the interior left and right sides of the vehicle are nice. Not only is the ride likely to be more comfortable than a truck but also less costly in gas. What about .5123 acres? Potholes?
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#4327096 - 01/09/17 07:58 AM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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I have to admit that when I lived in Texas I also didn't understand the fascination with pickup trucks. That's also when I learned about a vehicle called a "Dually". As for me personally, if I had to haul stuff around on a frequent basis I would definitely consider getting one but otherwise I'm perfectly happy with my Toyota Corolla. From my time living in Texas I learned that the top 4 biggest passions there are, 1. Deer Hunting 2. Football 3. Jesus 4. Pickup trucks And not necessarily in that order. I thought in Florida plenty drove trucks to. I don't get it either. Unless you actually use it, I wouldn't want to pay the extra for gas and pain when it comes to finding parking.
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#4327220 - 01/09/17 04:15 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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What I don't like is when people deliberately buy a truck larger than they need and then presume to impose their choice on the rest of us.
So you thought you, personally, needed an F-250? Not for your job, but for taking the kids to school, going out to dinner, and so on? Well, then you must accept that it won't fit in the near parking spaces and you're going to need to park in the farther spots of the lot and walk. You're not allowed to take 2+ parking spots because you feel the need to buy a work vehicle for personal use. And I know it's personal and not work because 1) the truck is sparkly clean 2) the bed is empty, and clean
Taking up two close spaces with your oversized POS is exactly the same as telling people you're so important you deserve two spots.
You're NOT, and you DON'T.
Oh yeah, and stop backing into the compact cars that are behind you. My mother-in-law is in a near-accident almost monthly from trucks backing up with the "I didn't see you" excuse. If you couldn't see behind you, maybe you should drive another vehicle where you can.
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#4327236 - 01/09/17 04:44 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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Most people who live near a large city, don't own a small business & have 0.5 acres or less of land will do better by not having a PU truck. A good utility vehicle with detachable rear seats that fold flat and then attach to the interior left and right sides of the vehicle are nice. Not only is the ride likely to be more comfortable than a truck but also less costly in gas. Just get a minivan. Even more useful. That's what most SUV's are anyway. My wife has a VW wagon that we love, and yes, it's very useful. Personally, I'd rather have a truck since it's capable of larger items and her car covers the other duties. This enters the area of the other trucks: Avalanche, Ridgeline, Explorer Sport Trac etc. Smaller bed, capable of large items but not full sheets of plywood, they offer some benefits for lifestyle over regular trucks. Personally, I'd love to find a well priced Avalanche. I like the rear cover and side storage the new Rams copied. Huge cab to boot.
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#4327241 - 01/09/17 04:59 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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Taking up two close spaces with your oversized POS is exactly the same as telling people you're so important you deserve two spots.
The same goes for the douchebag with a Mercedes, a Charger, or any other car they think deserves "extra space."
The opinions of this poster are largely based on facts and portray a possible version of the actual events. More dumb stuff at http://www.darts-page.comFrom Laser: "The forum is the place where combat (real time) flight simulator fans come to play turn based strategy combat."
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#4327274 - 01/09/17 06:15 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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Taking up two close spaces with your oversized POS is exactly the same as telling people you're so important you deserve two spots.
The same goes for the douchebag with a Mercedes, a Charger, or any other car they think deserves "extra space." Absolutely!
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#4327285 - 01/09/17 06:35 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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A Brit driving a Mini Cooper who lives in Texas. Someone should make a movie based on that.
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#4327289 - 01/09/17 06:41 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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If you live in a rural Texas area and drive a Mini Cooper you could get roughed up
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#4327295 - 01/09/17 06:52 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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A Brit driving a Mini Cooper who lives in Texas. Someone should make a movie based on that. And I fly a Canadian built airplane too. . If you live in a rural Texas area and drive a Mini Cooper you could get roughed up They would have to catch me first, and the Mini is far more nimble than a truck.
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#4327315 - 01/09/17 07:53 PM
Re: NY Times > trucks in Texas
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If you live in a rural Texas area and drive a Mini Cooper you could get roughed up Not hardly. Everyone would want to know two things: 1) Where'd you get it? 2) What kind of rifle actually fits the gun rack in the back window? [edit] I actually have fishing poles in the gun rack of my truck.
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