Trucks.

[XXX-er]

The most common loan term is 72 months. 96 month loans are available. Just make payments in perpetuity and you, too, can afford the latest luxobarge.

I'm one of them retired old fucks with a hat so I just tell buddy to write the number on the back of his bidness card so i can get the right amount on a bank draft

[Mazderati]

Congratulations on being an old fuck.

[XXX-er]

I was an old fuck even when i was young

[jackattack]

I really don’t understand how people are paying for their 80k trucks. I mean, you see A LOT of them on the roads even in places like Idaho Falls. Not much economy there, and I don’t think salaries have increased that much. More than likely there are a lot of people living with insane car payments.

Farm subsidies

[altacoup]

Not even just EVs though, regular common folk trucks are getting up there as well.

A 2023 Silverado, in base trim and no options other than double cab and 4x4 starts at 45k. IIRC a fully loaded Z71 Suburban cost about that much in 06-07.

Shit is fucked.

I really don’t understand how people are paying for their 80k trucks. I mean, you see A LOT of them on the roads even in places like Idaho Falls. Not much economy there, and I don’t think salaries have increased that much. More than likely there are a lot of people living with insane car payments.

That’s insane. I bought a base model 4x4 quad cab gmc 1500 with spray in bed liner and blind spot detection for 33k after all amortization on loan in January 2020. Last year the dealer wanted to buy it back for more than I would ultimately have to pay for it once I’ve paid the whole loan.

[HappyCamper]

Whoa - just heard on NPR that Ford isn't selling any cars other than the Mustang.

Trucks and SUV's for the consumers.

[snapt]

Farm subsidies

This. And the INL.

[XXX-er]

Whoa - just heard on NPR that Ford isn't selling any cars other than the Mustang.

Trucks and SUV's for the consumers.

If I go to the mall with the safeway/ liqor store/ bank the most popular new car is a crew cab 4x4 short box with a tunnel cover

[Danno]

Whoa - just heard on NPR that Ford isn't selling any cars other than the Mustang.

Trucks and SUV's for the consumers.

"SUV" is just another name for station wagon with shitty styling.

[BCMtnHound]

If I go to the mall with the safeway/ liqor store/ bank the most popular new car is a crew cab 4x4 short box with a tunnel cover

The new grocery-getter is the crewcab half ton, with the employer vehicle the 3/4 or 1ton work truck. Only the youth seem to be OK with driving compact cars or small trucks.

Even my wife felt the pressure to drive our half ton over her Hyundai wagon more than necessary. Roads a bit dicey, rather drive the truck. Caselot sale at the grocery, need that cargo space. I think the (unspoken) peer pressure coupled with the comfy trim of what used to be a rough and uncomfortable ride has influenced the choice of the family wagon. The price of fuel is just another cost of modern living, like cell phones and data costs, that seems to be acceptable, or at the least ignored, as we try to keep up with the Joneses.

[HappyCamper]

"SUV" is just another name for station wagon with shitty styling.

Word!

Got a couple years before we have to replace any vehicles - but damn, I miss the handling of my old car (Acura TL). Do I really need higher clearance? Must. Resist. Marketing.

[XXX-er]

The new grocery-getter is the crewcab half ton, with the employer vehicle the 3/4 or 1ton work truck. Only the youth seem to be OK with driving compact cars or small trucks.

Even my wife felt the pressure to drive our half ton over her Hyundai wagon more than necessary. Roads a bit dicey, rather drive the truck. Caselot sale at the grocery, need that cargo space. I think the (unspoken) peer pressure coupled with the comfy trim of what used to be a rough and uncomfortable ride has influenced the choice of the family wagon. The price of fuel is just another cost of modern living, like cell phones and data costs, that seems to be acceptable, or at the least ignored, as we try to keep up with the Joneses.

the half ton is for going to costco where north america fills the bed with stuff they don't need, then its used to take that stuff to the dump in a never ending cycle,

the local joke was they should build a costco out next to the Telkwa mall ( AKA the dump ) so folks could just take the stuff straight to the dump and save a trip


My Neighbor was talkin about his Tunnel cover so I asked wTF is a tunnel cover ?

Apparently its narth BC-ese for a Tounneau cover eh

[Blatant]

I like sitting up high. No one tailgates me.

[SoVT Joey]

Fiancé rearranged the bumper and fender on rabbit ears pass when we’re in steamboat. Just got my baby back.

[frorider]

I like sitting up high. No one tailgates me.

Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they’re not tailgating you.

[Hopeless Sinner]

Not even just EVs though, regular common folk trucks are getting up there as well.

A 2023 Silverado, in base trim and no options other than double cab and 4x4 starts at 45k. IIRC a fully loaded Z71 Suburban cost about that much in 06-07.

Shit is fucked.

I really don’t understand how people are paying for their 80k trucks. I mean, you see A LOT of them on the roads even in places like Idaho Falls. Not much economy there, and I don’t think salaries have increased that much. More than likely there are a lot of people living with insane car payments.

Farm subsidies

This. And the INL.

It's employer subsidized, it's long term loans combined w low interest until recently, it's familial wealth, it's company trucks, and it's the ability to borrow against skyrocketing home and land values that have allowed people to get in these hugely expensive trucks.

Potato farmers don't get any subsidies and once the grain market recovered from Trumps tariff debacle the farmers have been making huge money. The industries supporting the farmers are doing just as well. All the spending goes on to generate profit around town at locally owned businesses so they're all out keeping up w the jonses.

[The Reverend Floater]

Fiancé rearranged the bumper and fender on rabbit ears pass when we’re in steamboat. Just got my baby back.

Nice rig.

I love silver Fords. But two demerits for smoker's vents and the Monster Energy wheels.

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[This End Up]

A poorly equipped Tahoe is $60k, while a low level Camry is $25k. Seems a little excessive

[AdironRider]

Wants not needs and all.

That and the Tahoe will carry 7 people, 5 in vastly more comfort. All while towing a boat or whatever behind it. It will also carry the luggage for 5 people with ease where the Camry won't. You can argue whether that utility is necessary or not but that comes in handy and is worth something.

[mcphee]

Every Tahoe I ever see has 5-7 passengers and their gear towing a boat or trailer at all times always

[Name Redacted]

Nice rig.

I love silver Fords. But two demerits for smoker's vents and the Monster Energy wheels.

Needs fender flares.

[muted reborn]

Wants not needs and all.

That and the Tahoe will carry 7 people, 5 in vastly more comfort. All while towing a boat or whatever behind it. It will also carry the luggage for 5 people with ease where the Camry won't. You can argue whether that utility is necessary or not but that comes in handy and is worth something.

it's worth $35,000 it seems for this right. and you get the satisfaction of gender affirmation as you drive it.

[skaredshtles]

it's worth $35,000 it seems for this right. and you get the satisfaction of gender affirmation as you drive it.

If only there were some way to carry more stuff with a smaller vehicle... but you know, that's an impossible dream. Better to just get the Behemoth for $35K more.

[muted reborn]

When you need gender affirmation and truck makers have you by the balls...you pay up.

[The Reverend Floater]

it's worth $35,000 it seems for this right. and you get the satisfaction of gender affirmation as you drive it.

We're talking about a Tahoe, right?