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[–] Neato@ttrpg.network 114 points 2 years ago (66 children)

Fuck trucks. I remember the Ranger it was barely bigger than a minivan. These things are obscene. People who own them don't need them. Most people don't even need trucks. People like to cosplay that they live up a 25 degree incline of muddy, rocky road. But a subaru would be just fine and IS in most of the world.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 30 points 2 years ago (10 children)

I drive a B2300 (the Mazda rebrand of the Ranger) and it kicks ass. I get 7-8L per 100km, when commuting, I've filled it to the tits with dirt, flooring and lumber, and it doesn't take up 2 parking spaces. I would pay an obscene amount to get the same truck but as an EV today. Why the fuck is that not a thing?!?

[–] grue@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Ever heard of a Ford Maverick? It's not a "real" truck since it's unibody instead of body-on-frame, but otherwise it's the next best thing to the old Ranger.

[–] QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Transverse engine + transaxle + biased toward FWD

[–] grue@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Like I said, it's (unfortunately) not a real truck.

[–] QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah. At that point, get a wagon and a trailer. That's my current setup but I am pushing the limits of it. 3 people + luggage + trailer + 2x 500lb bikes is really more than that flat 4 and CVT wants. I'm already having to do suspension mods to make it more comfortable and I'm still (officially) 700lbs under the tow rating.

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