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    Thinking of getting a puttering around truck

    That’s interesting on the F150 and it surprised me. What’s the explanation? I like the look of the Ram and the Gladiator but I just don’t trust them. Not from personal experience but just the weight of anecdotal over the years. Of course the new ‘83 dodge pickup we had was total garbage but a...
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    Thinking of getting a puttering around truck

    I’d love to have one of those actually.
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    Thinking of getting a puttering around truck

    Was focusing in on the midsize models. Until the Maverick comes out, really isn’t a compact on the market right now. there’s a lot to like for me about the F150 but the extra $20,000+ is hard to swallow. eta: speaking of small, I really liked the Subaru Baja when it came out and it might do...
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    Thinking of getting a puttering around truck

    Should have specified new. I like the new safety suites on them - especially since I have TBi and don’t drive often anymore. And I’m anal retentive about upkeep. I don’t need 4wd but I’d prefer it. TBH, The Ridgeline was way ahead in my mental race but I’ve tried reaching out to the dealership...
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    Thinking of getting a puttering around truck

    I have been thinking about getting a small pickup for a while. Mainly for the bed rather than towing - hauling wood for woodworking, large gas tanks for my son’s forge, and gardening stuff. I’m a broken down old soldier so besides excelling as a truck I need it to be comfortable to ride/sit in*...
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