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Am I the only one who thinks a 4 door pickup with a 5 / 6 foot bed looks odd ?

My last Chevy pickup had a 6.5 foot bed which was a downgrade from the company truck I had been driving that was an 8 foot bed. I will never have another short bed truck again. I hated the short bed. I could fit more in my mom's Subaru than I could in that tiny little box. From now on 8 foot beds only for me.

I could never justify spending 40 or 50k on a new truck, espcially if it was only a half ton, but it's nice to dream. If I were to buy a Chevy truck right now assuming I don't have unlimited funds, I'd be going for a GMT800 with the 8.1 Vortec. If I were to buy a Ford truck right now, I'd probably go for a 2003-down 3/4 ton with a 7.3 Powerstroke. If I were to buy a Dodge right now... just kidding, I'd never buy a Dodge :mrgreen:

All of that aside, I still think these retro trucks are pretty cool.
 

Michael Watts

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Are you really surprised.They did to pick ups like the did to the Camaro.And there are people who are into pick ups like we are into cars ,Or are both.
 

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Some observations about the new trucks:

1/2 ton and 1 ton, all things aside like trim pkgs COST THE SAME.

Seriously, I spent time on the build a truck sites. You could option the 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton or hd/super duty levels out 4x4, at, same v8 or diesel... and your loaded up 1/2 ton ford/chevy/gmc cost the same as the 3500/super duty.

It's price gouging pure and simple. I can't understand why you'd order a 1/2 ton when a 1 ton costs the same?? Resale value or possible future utility dictates just buy a 1 ton... oh wait... dealers are stuffing the lots with 1/2 ton crew car 4.5 foot bed models.

Fwiw, I built out 1 ton, crew cab, 4x4s with 8 foot beds. Either way, dollar for dollar it's the way to go.

I WAS disappointed in that you can't get a leather interior in ANY regular cab by ANY of the "big 3".... that seems to be a glaring omission costing them sales dollars. I won't buy a crew less than a 1 ton, what's the point if there isn't an 8 foot bed???
 

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Try driving a crew cab long bed in a big city! Short beds are easyer to park, and get around. Took me a long time to warm up to them. Now the tiny box on a Dodge Mega Cab is pointless.
 
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motorheadmike

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Natasha's Colorado Z71 is a crew cab with a 6' box, tailgate down that is 8' of functional space. It serves our needs perfectly as it moves everything we need well: wood, metal, furniture, waste, etc.; and drives like a car in and out of the city. Is it a little down on torque? Sure. But, we don't tow much beyond an 8' utility trailer (6 + 8 = 14), so it doesn't matter much. 4x4 is great when required. We are about to put 20" wheels on it to improve the street feel and handling over the "off-road" set up it came with, and have a fabricated rear bumper coming to resolve it being rear ended a few weeks back - and winning any future battles with Audi SUVs.

We paid $43K out the door in 2015 when our dollar was at par (or $33K US in today's money), now that same truck is $50+ sticker up here.

Sometimes, needs win over wants. And maybe that $10K difference is the balance between having groceries and wanting them.
 

Michael Watts

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Well if you want leather interior just have done by a local shop..Like we do with our cars.Its all depend on your taste and your pocket book.
 

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Whats with the crew cab short bed hate? Is it because they're the best sellers? I understand if you use your truck as a truck everyday but if not it's not an issue at least in my experience. I have hauled lumber, scrap steel, dirt, pavers and a few engine blocks/transmissions and did just fine. If you can't fit things like that in a 5 3/4' bed then you're doing it wrong.

Hell I hauled my aerocoupe frame in the bed of my Cummins with the short bed just fine. My definition of "fine" might be a little different than others' :D
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81cutlass

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Hey I have an idea,

Lets take something like a suburban, take the 3rd dow seat out and give it a 4ft bed, but make the back seat fold down when you need and have it be a 8ft bed regular cab when you want, and a 4dr pickup when you need it. It will be short and reuse a bunch of existing parts! Can haul lumber and plywood, but still haul a mower, pavers, or grill home from the homeless despot with the wife and kids! Brilliant!

Lets call it the mudslide, or the tsunami. Hmm maybe something more frigid,

Oh I got it! avalanc...... wait a minute!
 

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I think the retro trucks look good for a minute. It does look good though. As for a 6' bed, try putting a tool box in there and see how small the area gets.
Everyone's needs/wants are different. I've been looking for a "new" truck CC with an 8" bed for about 8 years now.

My truck is almost retro now.
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