Having extra vehicles makes no sense when a small pickup can fit the bill.
I have no need for a big truck like the Isuzu but do need to frequently (say
2-3 times a month) haul snowmobiles, mowers (ride on type), motorcycles, junk,
trash, boxes, scrap metal, firewood and other stuff/detritus hither and yon. A
Jetta would not suffice without a significant utility trailer and even then I'd
be limited to 2 snowmobiles at a time since a Jetta would never handle a 4
place snowmobile trailer.
So you're saying I should waste our world's resources to have an extra vehicle
made? That'll make the price of gas lower?
Okay so I do have an extra car but its a hulk I'm restoring to life mostly to
prolong the life of my pickup (19mpg on the highway at 65mph)...
Point being whats right for one is not right for everybody. A generator
installer WILL make use of a pickup. I bet he's even going to have a cap on it
to keep generators and whatnot dry.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:28:42 -0400
From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Truck Buying Advice
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Driving an empty pickup truck around makes no sense and will make less
sense as fuel prices increase. Get a car for commuting (Jetta TDI) and
a real truck for hauling. I like the little cab-forward Isuzu diesels
for hauling. They drive like a car and the smallest ones can take at
least 5 tons in the back and give you 15mpg loaded. The savings in
fuel will offset increased costs of maintaining 2 vehicles. If in
doubt, buy ramps so you can haul your Jetta with the Isuzu when
needed.
Thinking you need to drive a truck all the time "just in case I need
it" is part of why gas costs $4/gallon now.
-Dave Walton
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