Or, and hear me out, I can rent a truck for the one time a year I need one. 20 bucks for a few hours from uhaul vs.... 20,000 more for a big truck over a commuter car.

[–] HipHoboHarold@lemmy.world 25 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

That's what I keep thinking about. Like sometimes I would love an older, smaller styled truck. It could be really useful, but it sucks they aren't really an option anymore.

But then I think about it, and how often would I use it? I just bought a TV and had to have it delivered because it wouldn't fit in our car. We recently moved, and it would have been great.

But other than that, I honestly can't think of any time recently I've needed it.

[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 16 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I've thought that too. If they made a tiny truck, like an old style 90s ranger or tacoma but as an EV? I'd buy that tomorrow. Literally tomorrow I'd go buy it. But of course they don't, they're all these monstrously sized bohemoths that I have no interest in driving.

Until they make my dream tiny truck I'll just go rent one.

[–] UnfortunateDoorHinge@aussie.zone 10 points 10 months ago

In Asia they sell thousands of those Japanese and Korean mini trucks and vans, but they are designed for roads 80kmh and below. In Australia we have the Hilux 2wd utes which are small and bare bones. But for every one of those, Toyota sell 20 HiAce vans.

[–] HipHoboHarold@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

The Ranger was actually the one I was picturing. One of my friends in high school had one, and we all thought it was so cool. This was in a small town in Texas, so we could all ride in the back, which looking back... yeah, not the best idea. I've heard stories of people getting hurt. So I wouldn't do it anymore. But it was always just a cool truck and I was always a little jealous of her.

[–] Chakravanti@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Yeah, why not go for anything 90's? Or do you want a stupid driving smart truck?

[–] UnfortunateDoorHinge@aussie.zone 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If practical a trailer is a good option. Get a tow hitch and just rent a trailer when you need. Moved house with my Suzuki and a 6x4 enclosed trailer.

[–] Rubanski@lemm.ee 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

But remove the tow hitch before reselling the car because the buyer might try to argue extended wear on your car through towing stuff

[–] time_fo_that@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I have a hitch exclusively for a bike rack, could just say that.

[–] vierbl00m@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

but wouldn't the buyer be right? why mislead them?

[–] Rubanski@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago

It absolutely depends on how often you use it. But if you leave it, I can almost guarantee that you will get a lower price for it, even if you only used it once. I agree that, if you are using it regularly, you need to be honest about it

[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago

20k just for the cost of the vehicle, probably MORE, plus extra insurance, gas tax cost all to save 50$ once in a while on a truck rental.

Not to mention that a pickup is basically half a completely useless car. You can't sit in the back, you can't really use it for hauling delicate stuff... It's just such a bizzare concept for non farmers.