What happened to the TRUCK?

Scratcha · 10-28-2009, 12:11 PM

During the CARS program; I visited many dealerships in South Florida. All of the trucks they had, even the 3/4 tons in 4X4, were fully loaded with all the amenities you can think of.
What happened to the bonefied TRUCK?
I can't get a TRUCK without all the power amenities and beeps and whistles. If I wanted all that, I'd buy a Lincoln or a Caddy or a Crossover(whatever that is supposed to be)!
OOOH the IFS is a better ride! Who cares! Look at what they run in the woods... it has an axle under the front! That's why I won't consider a GM.
The trucks these days do get better mileage and have more power and torque, but man, let's keep a TRUCK a TRUCK!
When in doubt, HIT IT WITH YOUR PURSE!
It seems trucks are being made more feminine each year! WTF!

What do y'all think?

JDiepstra · 10-28-2009, 12:19 PM

I couldn't agree more. Big trucks have become more of a status symbol than a work vehicle. Imagine how much cheaper and lighter a truck could be if it didn't have so much added in junk that a man who uses his truck to get a job done will never use. Less parts and junk = less downtime. Less weight = better mpgs.

***BlueBallz*** · 10-28-2009, 12:20 PM

Totally agree!

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Danderson · 10-28-2009, 12:55 PM

Dave Smith Motors had lots of work trucks when I looked into it. I needed a work truck+ so I special ordered one from them. Arrived in 28 days to my door in San Diego. Great price and service.

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Scratcha · 10-28-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Danderson

Dave Smith Motors had lots of work trucks when I looked into it. I needed a work truck+ so i special ordered one from them. Arrived in 28 days to my door in San Diego. Great price and service.

Yeah, I guess I'll have to get an older 4X4 with prefferably a Cummins.
I would like to buy new, but that's not gonna happen! Can't afford them!
They would probably be alot cheaper without all the nonsense!

drunk on diesel · 10-28-2009, 01:53 PM

uhh... you can get a brand new truck w/ crank windows and rubber floors...

OH NO, people don't want to have to lean over and crank their windows, they should have bought a cadillac!

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drunk on diesel · 10-28-2009, 01:56 PM

how often do you hear of power windows or power locks going out on these trucks?

not very often... and they're easy to fix...

power seats? FAR more comfortable for people who aren't the standard 5'10" size... I'm 6'4", and I NEED a power driver seat in order to not hurt my legs/back on long drives!

I wish my truck had rubber floor, but I could put one in if I wanted (aftermarket only, dodge didn't offer a mega w/ rubber floor)

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'98 12v quad/long 2wd 5sp. studs, o-rings, FE, etc.

stock cummins 24v · 10-28-2009, 09:56 PM

i agree to that one i mean do we all really need a radio with a tv screen and bose speakers??????

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alramr · 10-28-2009, 10:08 PM

Rubber floor covering, metal interior roof, regular cab, long box, vinyl covered bench seat, exit the truck to lock in 4x4, and metal dashboards. Yep - I told my wife the next truck is going to be just that with a Cummins - probably a 93 with stuff added. Everybody else can fight over the jap crap and wannabees.

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terminaltsi · 10-28-2009, 10:58 PM

i agree, they shoudl make it possible to order a 2500 or 3500 with base model trim but still have the cummins and 4wd.
i've seen some pretty base fords with the PS in the past few years but no dodges.

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Danderson · 10-29-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminaltsi

i agree, they shoudl make it possible to order a 2500 or 3500 with base model trim but still have the cummins and 4wd.
i've seen some pretty base fords with the PS in the past few years but no dodges.

My '07 could be ordered in an ST form which was rubber floors,vinyl seats,rollup windows,manual transfer case,tranny,reg cab,etc. Dave Smith had a whole lot full of Ca certified work trucks. I would have just got one off the lot,but wanted power seats. That's the one convenience I allowed myself. Unfortunately,Dodge made me go with the SLT in order to get the ps.. My buddy got one of their ST's. I really like it because it doesn't even use the Sentry Key system. Less to mess up.

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drunk on diesel · 10-29-2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminaltsi

i agree, they shoudl make it possible to order a 2500 or 3500 with base model trim but still have the cummins and 4wd.
i've seen some pretty base fords with the PS in the past few years but no dodges.

again, like I said above... you can get brand new trucks w/ rubber floors and crank windows

you guys are complaining that these "real trucks" don't exist, but they do...

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'06 Mega Cab 2500 4x4 auto. Smarty, built auto, etc.

'98 12v quad/long 2wd 5sp. studs, o-rings, FE, etc.

10-28-2009, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scratcha Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Scratcha's Truck Pics	What happened to the TRUCK? During the CARS program; I visited many dealerships in South Florida. All of the trucks they had, even the 3/4 tons in 4X4, were fully loaded with all the amenities you can think of. What happened to the bonefied TRUCK? I can't get a TRUCK without all the power amenities and beeps and whistles. If I wanted all that, I'd buy a Lincoln or a Caddy or a Crossover(whatever that is supposed to be)! OOOH the IFS is a better ride! Who cares! Look at what they run in the woods... it has an axle under the front! That's why I won't consider a GM. The trucks these days do get better mileage and have more power and torque, but man, let's keep a TRUCK a TRUCK! When in doubt, HIT IT WITH YOUR PURSE! It seems trucks are being made more feminine each year! WTF! What do y'all think?

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Danderson Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Darn near the Mexican border. Posts: 1,799 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts Danderson's Truck Pics	Special order? Dave Smith Motors had lots of work trucks when I looked into it. I needed a work truck+ so I special ordered one from them. Arrived in 28 days to my door in San Diego. Great price and service. __________________ '07 2500 SLT,5.9,reg.cab.,G-56, 4wd,8' Northstar popup 24/7. Carli,Defiant,Kore,Lorenz and MADS. Last edited by Danderson : 10-28-2009 at 12:59 PM.

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stock cummins 24v Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: columbus oh Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts stock cummins 24v's Truck Pics	i agree to that one i mean do we all really need a radio with a tv screen and bose speakers?????? __________________ 2002dodge ram 2500 cummins 24valve turbo 6 speed A.R.E. truck cap A.R.E. step bars NEW UPGRADE!!:4in. stright pipe STOCKER BUT IT STILLA ROCKER!!!!!!:ar 15:

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10-28-2009, 12:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
JDiepstra Posting Suspended Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 4,085 Thanks: 8 Thanked 96 Times in 77 Posts JDiepstra's Truck Pics	I couldn't agree more. Big trucks have become more of a status symbol than a work vehicle. Imagine how much cheaper and lighter a truck could be if it didn't have so much added in junk that a man who uses his truck to get a job done will never use. Less parts and junk = less downtime. Less weight = better mpgs.

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*BlueBallz* Just muff it! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 415 Thanks: 61 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts BlueBallz's Truck Pics	Totally agree! __________________ 2006 2500 4x4 S&B Intake Predator 35" Cooper STT's

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drunk on diesel Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,082 Thanks: 3 Thanked 80 Times in 71 Posts drunk on diesel's Truck Pics	uhh... you can get a brand new truck w/ crank windows and rubber floors... OH NO, people don't want to have to lean over and crank their windows, they should have bought a cadillac! __________________ '06 Mega Cab 2500 4x4 auto. Smarty, built auto, etc. '98 12v quad/long 2wd 5sp. studs, o-rings, FE, etc.

10-28-2009, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
drunk on diesel Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,082 Thanks: 3 Thanked 80 Times in 71 Posts drunk on diesel's Truck Pics	how often do you hear of power windows or power locks going out on these trucks? not very often... and they're easy to fix... power seats? FAR more comfortable for people who aren't the standard 5'10" size... I'm 6'4", and I NEED a power driver seat in order to not hurt my legs/back on long drives! I wish my truck had rubber floor, but I could put one in if I wanted (aftermarket only, dodge didn't offer a mega w/ rubber floor) __________________ '06 Mega Cab 2500 4x4 auto. Smarty, built auto, etc. '98 12v quad/long 2wd 5sp. studs, o-rings, FE, etc.

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alramr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 233 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts alramr's Truck Pics	Rubber floor covering, metal interior roof, regular cab, long box, vinyl covered bench seat, exit the truck to lock in 4x4, and metal dashboards. Yep - I told my wife the next truck is going to be just that with a Cummins - probably a 93 with stuff added. Everybody else can fight over the jap crap and wannabees. __________________ 05 - Bighorn Edition, QC, auto 4x4, muffler delete, Katzkin leater seats, vinyl flooring, harley davidson backup lights, 2nd gen intake, and custom AFE - Powerstroke intake. 315/70/17 tires on factory alloys.

10-28-2009, 10:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
terminaltsi Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lou-evil KY Posts: 1,053 Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts terminaltsi's Truck Pics	i agree, they shoudl make it possible to order a 2500 or 3500 with base model trim but still have the cummins and 4wd. i've seen some pretty base fords with the PS in the past few years but no dodges. __________________ '99 2500 5 speed, 4x4, gauges,Quadzilla ADR, Smarty, BHAF, 5" turboback, 315/75/16 maxxis bighorns, Airdog, 13" Valair,3000k HID's, HID off road spotlights, LED back up lights, LED interior lights,alpine/cerwin-vega/mmats audio.