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BurntEyes

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  1. The US set a new record average age of car ownership at 12 years in 2024. Lots of factors involved in that, but sure as shit, not wanting to spend a down payment on a house, and the fun economic issues we're facing are certainly a factor. New cars don't all need to be $50k+ which is the average "starting cost" for a new car in the US. Prices have been dropping a bit since the 2022 peak, but I really think, or maybe hope a god damn market correction is finally coming. If some manufacturers focused on that market now, they could make their own market and own it. I'm looking at YOU Toyota! But I'd take you Honda, Ford or Chevy.
  2. They moved to Tennessee in 97 and became the Titans in 1999. 28- 26 years ago respectively. He probably doesn't know who the Oilers are, but Cam certainly knows the Titans and as 22 year old first pick in the NFL draft, I doubt he gives a shit about those specifics. We're old man..
  3. Yeah, I think something like this, a very low cost low frills Hybrid has a MUCH larger market. Make a panel van option and I think it has a real US market at $20k. Hence my bring back the Toyota "Truck" or the Hilux.
  4. The average person never needs a truck. Hell, a huge number of truck owners never use the bed. But by god Murica! And God Bless it!
  5. Yeah, even if it met the needs of a true farmer, the options for UTVs and stuff like Mavericks are going to be their direction per my earlier post. There is a slow adoption of Hybrid in the sticks but they're still a LONG way from EV. The issues of poor inner city have already been addressed. So, maybe businesses in Chicago/NYC/LA if they have a centralized clientele. Otherwise, you're largely looking at EV minded folks that want a 3rd vehicle for errands. That's a small market, and well, why not a used EV SUV in that case? I think this would have done better as a panel van, personally.
  6. Don't care.. wood with absolute abandon. Then I'd cheat on her with Blake Lively.
  7. It's also available in 4 wheel drive. Having driven a family members Maverick Hybrid a goodly amount, I'd take that all day everyday over the one in OP due to diverse functionality in a Hybrid vs EV. ...but I'm biased and live on a bunch of land in the middle of nowhere. To be clear I'm not shitting on the truck, quiet the opposite, I applaud it, just not sure the niche is trying to fit is large enough for reality and success. A little too niche imo.
  8. Well, sure there is rhe ID Buzz from VW that starts at $60k (didn't see anything under $75k on a quick glance) VW ID Buzz There the Citroën Ami Cargo I guess: There was the Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle from California, but "sadly" and shockingly it failed: Canoo Up the Creek with no Paddle You've got FORD E Transit (starting around ~$50K), and Mercedes E Sprinter (MSRP $62k to start) both of which are pretty large and have about a 150 mile range. Sure there are options like the Nissan Townstar that do exactly what your suggesting, but guess where they are NOT shipping them. To fucking small, real men won't drive them in the good old US of A.
  9. Geos were horrible attempts at economy vehicles. I'm all for economy vehicles but not by using slap dick efforts with low engineering input resulting in POS vehicles that look like a Homer Simpson design.
  10. I can agree with the bulk of your take, but I'm grateful for any and every option that focuses on affordability, function, and isn't part of the technology infusion size increasing space race to stupidity and cost.
  11. Hah! Get off my lawn!!! I'm with you, and while they're adding all this bullshit the sizes are growing exponentially. Remember when a Suburban seemed like a fucking behemoth of a fucking vehicle in the 80s and early 90s?
  12. Good article in broad strokes, but for a real comparison it should have included the Mazda B series trucks. Remember when Mazda made affordable small trucks, admittedly with Mitsubishi engines for the majority of the time? I do too.
  13. It was and Ford did a good job imo. (Sans call backs) Consumer demand fucked it up, ironically. Supply couldn't meet demand, and the new Ranger decreased Ford's interest in it. But did Japan, Korea or other US manufacturers enter that market? Sadly, no. I think in large part because the truck market started shrinking, iirc.
  14. Ive been wondering for year wtf they haven't. Fucking Aussies get all the cool cars we don't. And really, Toyota could go back to making a basic god damn Taco. Stereo, AC, roll down windows, extended bed, 2 seater use an existing great engine. But no, because its not electric, dammit.
  15. Older Ford Ranger. Things run forever and re-manufactured, warrantied crate engines run about 4k from AutoZone. Ranger Crate Engine This is a quick search first thing I found in a Nashville "suburb". Lots of examples like this. Tacos are spendy cause market demand for an off roader exists still. or in many states you can just get a $5-10k SxS not have to worry about charging it and actually be able to drive it off road and use in on your land UTV
  16. Yeah, living in Chicago for 10 years you run into a ton of Packers fans. The broadcaster in that video is pretty much on par with a Packer fan personality. In limited exposure the hard core, dedicated Fandom of Packer folks is interesting and only midly annoying. Extended exposure to multiple Packers becomes very frustrating pretty damn quick. I'm happy for Golden. If he performs well he will be truly adored and loved, which is cool as a player. Still don't care for those fans in broad spectrum.
  17. Part of me is curious for the aggie lulz and the other part of me doesn't want to know what he said because stupidity rage.
  18. Still wood Britney for the record...
  19. But Anthony was standing on the ground, so "Stand Your ground" should absolutely apply in this case. -Chainsaw probably
  20. Well, it probably belongs in game nerd thread but completely disagree.
  21. They know surrender means a lot of ongoing torture and death for a long time.
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