If you ever find yourself tempted to buy a truck and/or SUV, just remember one thing: they’re not worth it. They’re a societal nuisance. They’re a massive pollutant. The maintenance, repair, and insurance will cost you a whole lot more. Aside from the aforementioned pollution, They’re overall environmental impact is egregious. These monstrosities are best left alone.

If you ever have to do any sort heavy work, rent one instead. Want to live that outdoors lifestyle? A sedan and/or hatchback will do. Just buy a bike and roof rack. Got a family? Again, sedan and/or hatchback will do but also consider a station wagon. Better yet, buy a cargo bike like the Urban Arrow or the Dutch bakfiets. These are way better options to those climate-changing abominations.

I know what I’m writing isn’t anything groundbreaking but I’m writing this mostly get something off my chest in relation to a dream I had last night. The dream itself was quite boring: I was driving around in a new Ford Bronco. The thing was that, in the dream, I was quite happy about it. This happy feeling was still felt when I woke up. For a brief moment, I was thinking about buying a Bronco. I soon returned to reality. But I’m not going to lie; the temptation was strong. The temptation was made stronger by nostalgia. I grew up with these kinds of vehicles. My dad worked in labor-intense, blue collar jobs that used trucks. He even owned some himself. But, once again, they’re not worth it.

  • @[email protected]
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    19 months ago

    I’ve explained, multiple times, using small words, why a ute is often a better option than a van.

    You, on the other hand, have written unhinged text walls ranting about ego, while ignoring the very simple and straightforward case I’ve made.

    You need help.

    • @RunawayFixer
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      19 months ago

      You were too stupid to realize that vans exist in many forms and configurations until I showed you that they did. You calling me stupid is not very convincing.

      • @[email protected]
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        19 months ago

        I am well aware of the existence of many configurations of van. I drive one for work, I know what they can and can’t do.