I almost bought a 2004 F150 several years ago. When the dealer wouldn't budge on price, I walked. A few weeks later, I bought my Ranger. In hindsight, I am SO GLAD I didn't get the F150. I'm way happier with my Ranger. It does everything I could ask for, and is a much more practical size. I can haul 1,300 lbs in the bed (which I've done several times) and tow up to 5000 lbs (haven't done that, not sure I'd want to go above 3,000 lbs realistically). The 4.0 V6 has tons of power, I can drive through anything in 4wd, I can go on an on about how awesome this truck is. I'm NEVER getting rid of it. F150s have gotten too ridiculously huge.
Originally Posted By: Phishin
I agree.
Most trucks sold hardly ever get used. Most new trucks are bought by guys who just want a truck, not a car. There is nothing wrong with that, just the way it is.
And if a truck is used for it's intended purpose....a guy will load up his mower to take it to the shop a few times in his lifetime, haul a few loads of landscaping materials in his lifetime, etc. etc. Very few trucks are used for work...most are just transportation devices.
But a guy who buys a truck "just in case" he needs it and he knows that he'll need a truck about 1-2 times a year. So the same guy who spends $40k for a truck that will hardly ever get used, wouldn't dare buy a truck that won't do what he needs it to do (too small, not enough room, low towing capacity) on the rare occasion that he is actually gonna use it. Especially when you consider that a 5 cylinder Colorado is only 25% cheaper than a full size V8 Silervado.
So, Silverado's and F150's are sold....and all the "toy trucks" are mostly left behind.
Anyone who buys a truck just in case they need it 1-2 times a year is a fool. They would be much better off buying a regular car, and go to Home Depot and rent an F150 for the day for those 1-2 days a year they need a truck.