I don’t need no stink’n truck!

[ATex7239]

Stopped by HD to pick up some home repair items including 10 cedar fence pickets… even grabbed dinner on the way. The Malibu has really great trunk space for its size. I haven’t had a truck in years and I don’t miss it to be honest. Just don’t ask me to haul anything much bigger or I’ll have to borrow the wife’s minivan.

Anyone else say goodbye to owning a truck and doesn’t miss it?

 

[Chris142]

nope. hauling stuff in a car tends to damage the car. my wife hauled wood in the fj and it rubbed on the dash. She also hauled hay. Im still finding hay in places on that car.

 

[racer12306]

Cars can be quite useful like that for sure. I carried plenty of long stuff in my old Neon. Minivans are on a whole other level, fold the seats down and it just a huge cave. I know I carried 10 footers in our old Town & Country.

 

[4WD]

Stopped by HD to pick up some home repair items including 10 cedar fence pickets… even grabbed dinner on the way. The Malibu has really great trunk space for its size. I haven’t had a truck in years and I don’t miss it to be honest. Just don’t ask me to haul anything much bigger or I’ll have to borrow the wife’s minivan.

Anyone else say goodbye to owning a truck and doesn’t miss it?

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Yes, always had an LT up until 2020. But our Tahoe has a huge WeatherTech mat - and have 5’x10’ utility trailer so light that I can grab it and bring it to the hitch

 

[Boomer]

Do that a lot with both my VWs.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Well done! Having said that, I would feel nekkid without a PU.

 

[ATex7239]

nope. hauling stuff in a car tends to damage the car. my wife hauled wood in the fj and it rubbed on the dash. She also hauled hay. Im still finding hay in places on that car.

Very true. I have big blue tarp in the garage for hauling dirty things (paint, mulch, etc.) Real Christmas trees can make a mess too.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Nope. I grew up in trucks. I don’t need a big truck, but I need a truck. I went without one for a Number years and my kids were little and I couldn’t afford a four-door truck and I couldn’t afford two vehicles. I tied all kinds of crazy to the roof.

I like my little truck. Don’t need bigger.

 

[wavinwayne]

I've owned exactly one truck, a 1999 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner I bought new that I still miss. Sold it because my wife and I were having our first child and it was only a 2-seater. I also have a long commute so driving cars the last 25 years has saved me some $$ on fuel.

 

[ATex7239]

I've owned exactly one truck, a 1999 Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner I bought new that I still miss. Sold it because my wife and I were having our first child and it was only a 2-seater. I also have a long commute so driving cars the last 25 years has saved me some $$ on fuel.

Getting 37MPG while hauling that huge load you see there. Operating heavy machinery today, boys!

 

[350Rocket]

Stopped by HD to pick up some home repair items including 10 cedar fence pickets… even grabbed dinner on the way. The Malibu has really great trunk space for its size. I haven’t had a truck in years and I don’t miss it to be honest. Just don’t ask me to haul anything much bigger or I’ll have to borrow the wife’s minivan.

Anyone else say goodbye to owning a truck and doesn’t miss it?

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I have done this a few times while my truck was in the shop...but it proved that Yes, I do need a stinking truck. And working out of the spare Tacoma proves that yes it should be at least a half ton.

 

[Escape08]

Put a protection underneath the item, a newspaper or a cloth (towels) will do

 

[350Rocket]

I have done this a few times while my truck was in the shop...but it proved that Yes, I do need a stinking truck. And working out of the spare Tacoma proves that yes it should be at least a half ton.

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I should add that I moved (while my crazy ex girlfriend was at an appointment) with nothing but myself and this car, in the rain. Cracked the one taillamp with my dresser while loading it into the trunk. And the ceiling (headliner already was deleted) is all beat up from loading my mountain bike into the back seat. So I have definitely used the car as a truck but it's not doable for my daily job. I took my half ton across the scales at the local metal recycler to pick up rebar and the truck was 6600lbs (200 over it's rated limit).

 

[TCL]

I use my son in laws....

 

[TheOilWizard]

Turns out you don't need a dully 3/4 ton to get some mulch every spring

 

[spasm3]

I used to fit an amazing number of things in a Saturn S with the seats down.

 

[shortyb]

Not so much. Had a 96 Tacoma regular cab for years. Needed something to tow the Waverunner and haul other stuff. Wife hated riding in it as there really wasn't much room, other than for me and the dogs. Sold it long ago and really haven't missed it. The Tig and Dadwagon carry just about anything I need to, and in much better comfort than the Taco. The wagon swallows a surprisingly large amount, more than the Tig. Only time in the last 5 years I needed a truck was to pick-up bulk mulch. Borrowed next door neighbor's and bought him some beer and wings for the trouble. Won't even go into what ridiculous prices they are asking for trucks these days, including used ones.

 

[BAJA_05]

Living on an acre of property --- house included and having multiple trees/shrubs and brush. My truck is needed and comes in handy besides. Glad the Malibu is working for you in multiple factors.

 

[oil pan 4]

Trailer.

 

[Pew]

American cars have some really big trunk space. I feel like you can fit a fiesta inside the taurus' trunk.