Originally Posted by Dave9
Pickup trucks need to be seen as a tool, only an idiot buys one as a luxury vehicle because, well I don't have the time nor you the time to argue over why a pickup is never going to be a luxury vehicle except contrasted against other pickup trucks, which is like saying I'll pick the best of the worst for my intention if it only costs $25K more... lol.
If you want luxury, get a real luxury sedan and have a used pickup on the side when you need that functionality. What automakers are doing with pickup truck pricing is utter madness.
For me, brodozers and luxury trucks are the ultimate signs of showing off your insecurities. Sure, if you work as a hauler or spend time towing a trailer, buy that Lariat/Platinum/Laramie. They said the F-150 Platinum outsold the Mercedes S-Class last year, which is unbelievable. The Mercedes is much more luxurious than the truck. Also, Ford jumped the shark with the new Ranger - but it was based off the Thai model. Which means that Ford saved money during development but fleets don't need a big truck. They wanted the small Ranger to come back.
For me, if I want luxury, I'll buy a Range Rover or a Lexus GX/LX and an older F-150/Tacoma to take care of the dirty stuff. I think a truck is meant to work and haul, not to be all bling-bling.
Pickup trucks need to be seen as a tool, only an idiot buys one as a luxury vehicle because, well I don't have the time nor you the time to argue over why a pickup is never going to be a luxury vehicle except contrasted against other pickup trucks, which is like saying I'll pick the best of the worst for my intention if it only costs $25K more... lol.
If you want luxury, get a real luxury sedan and have a used pickup on the side when you need that functionality. What automakers are doing with pickup truck pricing is utter madness.
For me, brodozers and luxury trucks are the ultimate signs of showing off your insecurities. Sure, if you work as a hauler or spend time towing a trailer, buy that Lariat/Platinum/Laramie. They said the F-150 Platinum outsold the Mercedes S-Class last year, which is unbelievable. The Mercedes is much more luxurious than the truck. Also, Ford jumped the shark with the new Ranger - but it was based off the Thai model. Which means that Ford saved money during development but fleets don't need a big truck. They wanted the small Ranger to come back.
For me, if I want luxury, I'll buy a Range Rover or a Lexus GX/LX and an older F-150/Tacoma to take care of the dirty stuff. I think a truck is meant to work and haul, not to be all bling-bling.