Why You Don't Need a Truck

What's up guys, this week's video is for those of you who are considering buying your first truck. Here are 7 reasons you don't need a truck! Most of this video applies to half ton or larger trucks, and these are just my opinions. Let me know what you guys think, and let me know why you would or wouldn't own a pickup truck.
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[@imjohnwaynepilgrim]

Most people just want a truck to feel cool and don’t actually need one.

[@freakfiveoh]

The same probably goes for most cars.

[@somerandomguy7458]

Thast why most people get iphones instead of an android

[@brarautorepairs]

I never understood why people purchase trucks who's bed is empty mostly. However, I believe it comes down enjoying that high seating, king of the road feel. For me, I've enjoyed sports cars, or sport sedans and a truck doesn't like taking corners too well. There is nothing more enjoyable then flying around corners while still being able to park downtown. The only way I'd buy a pickup was if it was for work or if they made one like a sports car.

[@freakfiveoh]

Sitting up high definitely has its perks. I was always a Mustang guy before I got my first truck, but I needed something different once I had kids.

[@mikeverhasselt5976]

I enjoyed and definitely used my two pickup trucks between 1991 and 2001. They were small pickups that you rarely see anymore. Today, it's all about mileage. My 8 year prius gets 45 to 50 mpg. They are expensive to insure too.

[@Propain4eva]

A neighbor of mine has that combo of a prius and an old f150. F150 always parked until they use their boat or its snowing hard here in MN

[@djplonghead5403]

We love our 1992 s-10 but never use the bed…

[@jamarwiggins9703]

At 40mpg in my '95 Nissan Sentra. I'm almost TRIPLE your gas mileage.

[@freakfiveoh]

Rock on

[@chrisx5127]

@@freakfiveoh I had a new Mazda 3 that got 40mpg and a old salvaged Honda CRV that got 15mpg (manual). Guess which one I drove more? If you want to save gas, get a prius. If you want a fun drive, stick to your pickup truck.

[@cassysamel3914]

Was your Sentra a manual? I always hear people talk about those old sentras getting ridiculous gas mileage. I had a 98 200SX, same car pretty much. Best I got was mid 30s mpg.

[@SalvageDIYers]

Respect for bringing the facts. I've been saying the same things. I'm fine with uhauling once or twice a year.

[@freakfiveoh]

Now that my truck is gone, I do miss it, but I have a small trailer to serve the same purpose. I'd love to have another truck down the road, but I don't see the need until I need it for the hauling/towing capability on a regular basis.

[@cwpres]

I wanted a truck for many years... I finally got an F-150 this fall, and I love it! It's exceeded my expectations already.

[@freakfiveoh]

That’s awesome!

[@jakejohnson9827]

lol i am about to sell mine. Always hated it

[@StevenRotelli]

Welcome to the club sir please see the front desk for your bald eagle.

[@greeneggslamb9336]

@@jakejohnson9827 why do you hate it? Please explain.

[@jakejohnson9827]

@@greeneggslamb9336 battery issues, transmission would kick, didn't like being high off the ground. Just a pain to maintain, needed something simple so I got a 2022 civic cuz its superior in every way

[@bigdogfromnj]

I'm a minivan guy takes care of all my needs even better than the SUV

[@shawnrossi6364]

Just traded my truck in for a Camry. Gas was main reason but I’ll get by without my truck

[@amardeeptaggar2115]

1# gas mileage 2# you dont haul or tow anything 3# lack of interior space 4# bed storage is not the best 5# everyone needs a favor 6# they are huge 7# not fun to drive

[@freakfiveoh]

Spoiler alert

[@theoldronin]

Can you help me move some furniture?!

[@freakfiveoh]

Negative, bad back you know

[@aimxdy8680]

Get a van!

[@aimxdy8680]

Saint Fifty One i was recommending a van because vans have a closed roof, protect the materials, also fuck democrats

[@aimxdy8680]

Saint Fifty One Ford F-150, gets good gas mileage, also bed covers, you just spent 7000 dollars more than a van for accessories and truck price. Vans for the price are really good vehicles.

[@borla4491]

@@aimxdy8680 "7000 dollars" Uh', what have you been smokin'? Those options are way less than 7000 dollars!

[@adelaferreira4575]

Thank you for your honesty,I need a truck badly but your points probably make me stop from making a big mistake ,my 30 mpg on a 19000 miles car is the best reason to keep driving it !

[@jonasstahl9826]

Maybe you can install a tow bar and buy a trailer, depends on your car and laws. A VW Golf can legally tow up to 4400 pounds in Europe.

[@ralphbrown1053]

I have only driven mostly big v8 vehicles. I will be honest with you, the nonsense about gas mileage is like preaching about god and I don’t believe in either. I have had little cars that have little gas tanks but they go through gas multiple times a week versus my truck, I only need to fill it once. That truck that he was showing us, usually has the v6 on steroids and I hear they do get thirsty. I don’t have a led foot, I avoid following people too close or town traffic which creates a lot of repetitive acceleration and slowing down. Behind the wheel, you can plan your routes and control your behavior behind the wheel so you get more control of how much fuel you use because choices people make dictate how much fuel you will use it’s just much easier for pride absorbed people to blame it on someone or something else

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

​@ralphbrown1053 fucking galaxy brain comment. You spend 100 bucks filling up your truck for the week, I fill up my camry for 40 bucks and get almost 500 miles highway on a tank.

[@chrisx5127]

@@TheScrubmuffin69 I had a Camry, I never drove far with it. It's boring to drive and I would have to rent motel/hotel to sleep in. With a truck, I sleep in the backseat.

[@edmikula7187]

I've got a half ton folding trailer that I keep in the shed for when I need to move bulk. Works great

[@pancratius8886]

I daily drive and use my 1991 Mazda b2200 quite often, take it up and down the coast for adventures, off road it quite often too, I need my truck for my farm, and still get 29 mpg. it's 5x more reliable than any 2024 toyota, and I do all major maintenance, its cheaper for me to own than any honda civic. And me being an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, basically working on cars and bikes daily, in between going dirt biking and taking weekly visits to the junkyard, and having a small farm, my 1991 Mazda truck is honestly the best thing. My bed is never empty. And even with 2wd and street tire's I go many places most people with 4wd won't dare. River crossings, soft sand, mud, off road trails, hills, its a sight to see this thing make it across every time, lol.

[@christopherw6309]

You are spot on. Although I am always doing some kind of project. That's where a small inexpensive truck as an extra vehicle works for me.

[@danielgabriel9683]

Thanks a lot for this video. It’s very helpful your points of view.

[@justinp1471]

Great video, I love your perspective and how your straight forward. You make valid points and make sense in your explanation. Need more guys like you. I agree with you it's nice to have a truck and some people do need them, a majority don't.

[@Oakleyworld]

very good reason you pointed out, that why i traded my truck for an Explorer, i only used the truck bed once in two years. also right when i bought it i had people calll me up needing favors, i hated it lol

[@arnouthpessoa]

Thank you so much for yout honesty. Your video really helped me 🙏

[@robintxn]

I appreciate the video. Thank you for honest opinion.

[@jacebendell3077]

I have a 2014 f150 ecoboost with 35s and a leveling kit and I get 20 mpg, and i have enough room for everything. Where I live everyone has a truck. And my trifold bed cover is waterproof. I love driving my truck. It can get up to the high numbers easily.

[@coldplayer9403]

had my truck for 6 years. just paid it off 2 months ago and I began to wonder why I even owned a truck. The first 2 points were the reason why I traded it in for a small car a couple of days ago. No regrets!

[@freakfiveoh]

Trucks are fun, and it's nice to know you have the utility, even though you don't always need it. I kinda miss mine after selling it, and I'm sure I'll have another one down the road, but for now I wanted something different.

[@JacobAndJamal]

I like my Colorado Zr2, but do occasionally desire more cabin space . My favorite vehicle I’ve owned was actually a 2005 Honda Element. Big open cabin, easy to clean, AWD, and you could fold or take out seats to move cargo . Unfortunately car manufacturers now don’t seem to be creating anything like that anymore. It’s either cars, SUVs that look like vans, or expensive trucks .

[@freakfiveoh]

If you’re a fan of old school type SUVs, have you tried looking at the 4Runners? I test drove one and surprisingly liked it a lot.

[@Lu-e]

Had an 08 tundra when I was 12 years old. I watched my parents fall in love with it, but also how much they hated it. Gas mileage 12-13 MPG, hard to find parking since it’s a big ass truck, and lastly well that’s about it. Super comfy though.

[@freakfiveoh]

Yeah, luckily I’ve never had a crazy commute where I worried about gas mileage too much. Now that I’ve got my own house, parking isn’t a huge issue either, but I was worried about that for a long time.

[@borla4491]

13-12 MPGs? Ya'll got a heavy foot.

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@borla4491 Do you get better? I would love a truck, but the low gas mileage concerns me. I drive like a gentle Grandma, but I do not know if that would cause much of a difference.

[@borla4491]

@@BaptistJoshua Yes it does make a difference.

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@borla4491 what do you have and what is your m.p.g. for city or highway?

[@AO-mx9tk]

The main reason I bought a truck eighteen years ago was because I bought a boat too heavy for my SUV. Then we had a travel trailer for a while. Sold off all the big toys, and now back to a much more efficient awd CUV. Also picked up a utility trailer since we garden and for dump runs. I do miss the truck sometimes though.

[@sdc5683]

The last truck I owned 40 years ago was a 65 Chevy short box with a 6cyl and three on the tree. It was fun and easy to maneuver and park. I looked at a new F150 and it is just way too big and when it comes down to it I just don't need it. Not to mention the prices are just ridiculous. They just don't seem like what a truck should be. Just my opinion.

[@novadhd]

You forgot about the need to go "off-road" or not. Most dudes driving around with those trucks most likely dont tow/haul anything as I rarely see anything in the beds. I have a minivan while not as cool is extremely versatile.

[@freakfiveoh]

Vans are definitely underrated from a utility point of view.

[@SchooledSavage692]

Trucks are the new luxury “cars” haha.

[@lancecrane10]

Everything he said is accurate. I've haul plenty of mulch/dirt in trunk and seats. I could carry moulding in my car but not in my truck without it over hanging the rear!!!!!

[@robertrosado91]

I bought my F-150 when I needed to haul my stuff from one town to another in the proccess of moving. Never thought I was gonna tow anything until my wife's car broke down. Now I've become that guy with a truck people call every now and then. Lol! Can't complain.

[@keithkuckler2551]

I live in a rural area of north east Minnesota. I have a half mile drive from the highway on a county road to my house, it is plowed promptly but, here we need four wheel drive in winter. I am a retired carpenter, but, sill haul things all the time for my home projects. The trick on mileage is how you drive, and, what you drive. I have a F150 with the xtra cab, it is four wheel drive and has the 5.0 Coyote engine. I get about 15mpg driving short runs, but, on a hundred mile drive, I get between 20-22 mpg. That is not too bad, and, considering safety, a larger vehicle makes sense. Ever hit a deer with a small car? And, I live in deer country. I have the XLT and it is a great vehicle for road trips, the long wheelbase and weight make for a ride that is more comfortable than many cars.

[@gherasimtibi]

I have a 2022 ram dually 3500, lifted 8 inches on 37s, im sure it will never see dirt either ....but I just like it cuz its cool. And that's all that matter to me

[@freakfiveoh]

Indeed my friend

[@rynagrhm]

You really do sound cool. I wish I was as stwong a man as you. One tough dude to pull that kind of truck off with no dirt.

[@chrisx5127]

Pavement Princess! I have a Titan Pro-4x that I take off road about 50 percent of my drive.

[@Target135]

Good things to consider. I’ll be buying a new vehicle in the next 2-5 years and I’m planning to go electric.. and was thinking the F150 lightning as a family car. It still has some of the struggles you mentioned.. but the storage problems and rainproof problem is much smaller with the lightnings front trunk. I was looking at other electric vehicles mainly the Tesla Model Y to have a family friendly crossover… but like you showed.. the in-cabin space, especially for car seats and such, is HUGE in the back of the truck.

[@David-et7gk]

Electric is horrible lol.

[@freakfiveoh]

I'm waiting to see how the electric truck stuff plays out. I don't mind the concept, and I think they're more than capable for 90% of modern truck drivers, the cost is the big kicker right now.

[@ralphbrown1053]

You want to really do your homework before you seriously consider the electric truck. I understand that they loose range. You can buy gas anywhere, you can’t buy electricity and recharging stations are still scarce in many areas. An electric vehicle may or may not be practical for the needs of your lifestyle

[@LuisMaldunadus]

Just get an electric suv. Trucks are not family vehicles. Trucks are for work!

[@reiniergarcia]

Electric is just trending trash.

[@shredead]

This is dead nuts on accurate lol. I've had '16 F-150 for two years now and can relate to all of this

[@ct3343]

Some of those new engines they are putting in trucks drive like a dream. I’ve got a 3.5 ecoboost 10 speed and I fly all over town in that. FYI you can put the 5.0 coyotes in them too, may have done this if they weren’t so hard to come by. I like trucks for their versatility. Living where there’s snow in the north and wanting something that can do a little bit of everything leads you down the truck path.

[@Truth-Seeker75]

Good honest video.

[@Alteori]

I'll be honest. I just got my first pickup bc I wanted it. I've driven pickups before and as a 5'3" girl, I LOVE the power and the size of them and, for me, it IS fun. I've owned 2 sports vehicles and a luxury car but I love my big ole trucks. I also mostly work from home so I don't drive a lot and my man and I have several vehicles and a little Echo for errands. If it's going to be your ONLY vehicle and you need to drive often and far or you're not using it primarily for work, it makes no sense. I love my boy (named my Truck Rhodes/War Machine). He's a 2015 Tacoma with 92k miles AND he's manual. I've never seen a manual pickup and got this one for a decent price considering how ridiculous the car market is right now. Now I have my own manual vehicle to practice taking off from out of those DAMN inclines LOL. 😄

[@stephonedwards8936]

Lol I’m 5’3 and I want a truck but I feel like I’m too short to drive one tbh

[@anthonyking4387]

Da huh!

[@X28Q]

@@stephonedwards8936 i’m 5’6 yet i think i’m too short

[@bakerfamily3]

Wouldn't have expected to see you here alteori. Didn't know you were a car person.

[@RappinPicard]

I drove a Mazda B3000 for years and it was good for when I was using it as a truck and decent when using it as a daily driver. There really needs to be another truck in that Ranger/B-Series size category.

[@CarlosAlberto-xx3of]

Texan here, I drive a commuter car as a daily and drive my GMC Sierra on the weekends 😎😎

[@SchooledSavage692]

@Mm with my one month or two of payment if you’re leasing or financing, you can buy a commuter haha

[@aimxdy8680]

Use vans, more storage and can carry 14 adults comfortably, has a payload of 3000-5000 pounds, it can also tow 5000-6000 pounds, not as much as a truck but they come 4x4 and 2wd, it has over 10-13 feet of bed storage, has a taller roof so more space than a truck, gas mileage is better (depends if van is the longest or short, vans come in much handy, vans may be ugly but you buy vans for utility!

[@freakfiveoh]

I’ve been trying to convince the wife to let me get an old diesel E250/350. I know they’re rare, especially for a 4x4, but I think it would be an awesome thing own.

[@aimxdy8680]

My Car Life those Econoline series are very reliable, the express and econoline series are very great vans!

[@naturallyaspirated8893]

Street tires and a light foot improves mpg. You got mud tires which is why you're getting 14mpg

[@freakfiveoh]

That's true, but I wad only averaging 16-17 before the mud tires. I do a fair.amount of city driving though, so that's always a concern as well.

[@gtbtone]

Currently have a Toyota Yaris. Really want something bigger and have been looking at the Tacoma and 4Runner. Want to be able to off-road, camp, and at the same time lug around heavy gear when I need to. Only thing stopping me is making that big of a change in size and basically having to relearn how to drive lmao. What do you think?

[@PradigyMusicman]

I own an v8 f150 platinum and my only issue is the size in certain parking lots

[@rkaussner]

In my humble opinion, pickup trucks are a waste of money for many people, and often serve as a subcultural status symbol. As a sixty six year-old man, I've learned many lessons about personal finance the hard way. My current car is a 2014 Honda Civic that I purchased four years ago for $12,000. (plus interest). When I bought it in 2017, it had 12,700 miles on it, and it was in excellent condition. It averages 30 mpg, and it took me two years and two months to pay it off (which of course is when I cancelled the collision coverage). My fuel & maintenance costs are very reasonable. So now I have no car payments, and my insurance costs me $47./month/$564./year (through USAA). This allows me to save & invest half of my paycheck (which translates to $30,000 per year, plus what I make on the investments). The FREEDOM that this gives me is far more precious than the ego gratification of having a vehicle that is larger, etc. than other people's vehicles. When I need a truck (perhaps twice per year), I rent one (which costs me a total of $80./year for the two rental days).

[@freakfiveoh]

All fair points, and something most of us will probably learn the hard way. My truck was paid off, but now that I've sold it and I'm making payments on my Jeep, it's hard not to think about how I can better use the money. Cars are my hobby, but having a new car doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, at least not after the first few months.

[@rkaussner]

@@freakfiveoh - Amen to that (your comment regarding how having a new car or truck doesn't necessarily bring anymore happiness than an older one, etc.).

[@chrisx5127]

Can you Civic go off-road? I don't think so.

[@Ecchier]

I have a truck, a 1995 f150 5-speed Manual. Plan on buying a 2009 Corolla as my daily driver, I got the truck for free but not sure if it’s worth keeping for when I need it or if selling it is just the better option.

[@farmalllover8217]

Nice video. I’ve always had a truck. I’ve never really been a car person. We get allot of snow here and I’m so used to having one I don’t think I could give it up. I’m planning to buy a car this spring. Probably a tdi and keep the truck for when I need a truck.

[@jackjack4412]

I have a TDI. Look into the EGR and DPF issues before you buy one.

[@jeremyisaac1354]

People should buy the cheapest and most economical vehicle they can find to get them around. If they need to haul something then just rent a truck or hire a friend. Then spend the thousands of dollars you save on lavish vacations in the mountains or abroad. I own a home and could really use a truck. I rather drive a Corolla and travel than sit at home with my sixty thousand dollar half ton twidling my thumbs. Love your video. These are all the exact reasons I don't own a truck anymore.

[@freakfiveoh]

To each their own, I don't disagree, it's all up to the individual. I'd have a lot more money in general if I settled on a corolla early in life, but I enjoy my excessive cars. They can become a burden though. Then again, when I became a homeowner is when I found more and more use for a pickup truck.

[@shawnsetlich1169]

I guess depending on your lifestyle, some may not need a truck. I’d have to completely change the way I live and everything I do if i didn’t have my truck. And, admittedly, I absolutely hate driving or even riding in a car. I’ll keep the truck, to each their own.

[@southernguitarist6333]

Same here. Once you drive a truck, goin back to a car kinda sucks.

[@itchyscratchyfingers7859]

@@southernguitarist6333 I traded my F150 in back in May of 2021, and it was a big mistake. My car drives like a dream, but I still miss my truck. I have had to uhaul once and I had to strap something to the roof of my Daughters SUV. I really miss not having a truck.

[@SteelCowGirl4Ever]

Have owned only one car. But 4 trucks.cJust riding in a car makes me sick. -Trucks never do.

[@RamandChevyOwner]

I want a truck so bad.I wanted one for my first vehicle at 16 but I was forced by my parents to buy a car.I’m not allowed to get a truck till 18.I can’t wait to buy one.in 1 1/2 years.(Not that I’m counting lol)

[@bluestripes6037]

Only abt a year to go, I believe in you!

[@RamandChevyOwner]

@@bluestripes6037 thanks.

[@no-bitches]

A great alternative is getting an old used truck if you use it only sometimes and need it for work or ranchwork and then get a smaller car for daily use.

[@freakfiveoh]

That's my plan at this point. I sold the truck in the video and regretted it pretty quickly. Now I've got another one and I hope to never let it go, unless I'm trading it for a different truck down the road.

[@jackjack4412]

​@@freakfiveoh why did you regret selling the truck?

[@UraniumFever88]

This is what I did. I have a nice rust free older used truck all paid for that barely costs anything now that I baby and just daily a little civic typically. Take very good care of them both. The price of both is cheaper than any new car or truck combined and I get the best of both worlds.

[@tripac3392]

My teacher warned me against all the do-gooders of society.

[@c.jackson8099]

#5 is so true. Its fucking annoying. Everyone i know is constantly asking me to move something or pick something up. Or they want to just borrow it and not put any gas in it when they are done.

[@DeeRuss]

Living in East TN I will always drive a truck

[@freakfiveoh]

Sometimes ya just gotta

[@edc7423]

Good video!

[@ccwnoob4393]

Excellent video. I'm considering getting one instead of an SUV. You gave me a lot to consider. Thanks.

[@freakfiveoh]

Glad I could help!

[@jakejohnson9827]

trucks aren't worth the time or money. All hyped up and does not follow expectations. You'll enjoy a SUV better

[@johnnygoodman2003]

The irony of seeing a truck ad before seeing this video is hilarious.

[@anthonyhuntley4498]

I just want a bigger vehicle, driving a car around trucks and huge SUVs scares me. I also want off-road potential just in case I need it, but I could get a crossover like a Ford Explorer.

[@freakfiveoh]

I don't have any experience with the newer Explorers, but if it's good enough for the cops then it's gotta have some potential.

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Well said!!

[@kidlo2050]

Thank you. My parents keep telling me to get a truck in steady of a car or motorcycle because I'm a welder. But I know will not drive the truck if I buy one. Plus I like sporty vehicles.

[@freakfiveoh]

I will say, I've enjoyed having a truck more than I thought, but I do miss my sporty vehicles. I'm still working towards having my truck and a fun car on the side.

[@2k_Ferg]

I live is Alaska and little cars are what you see in the ditch when it snows hahah

[@dirtracer7778]

Does a v6 or v4 make more gas mileage

[@mariomeza3514]

If you need to move stuff around but you only need to do it once every few years, just rent a U-Haul for like a 100 bucks, there’s no need to buy a whole new truck for that

[@Mixwell1983]

Had a 01 ranger in my teens and used the bed rarely.. then got a 2012 optima and persoanlly wish i got a truck instead. Since moving to TN i bought a 2nd vehicle a 2017 titan and have used the bed a lot.. one think i missed goin from small truck to car is no room for bulk items. I am now considering trading my 2017 4wd titan for a new ford maverick. I need a bed to haul trash to the dump, i do some woodworking so plywood sheets and 2x are a must and i also have a smaller honda recon that id light to haul here and there to go offroading. While i dont need a 1/2 ton truck i think the new Maverick is a good size "truck" that will fulfill 90% of the shit i need it to

[@bigman-jm5mf]

My biggest complaint about my 01 f-150 is the length I have a 8ft bed I just need to get use to it sense I just got. But as a tall guy with bad knees a car didn't work was to hard getting into. Now if you're use to a compact car yes the fuel mileage sucks but my truck gets the same if not better gas milage then the crown vic I traded for the truck

[@freakfiveoh]

I’m in the same boat, tall guy with two back surgeries. Not sure I’ll have too many more low cars in my life.

[@masonlynch1793]

5:36 to fix not being able to fit in parking spots. Get a truck with a shorter back seat and a 6 foot bed.

[@halibutchaser6983]

Or park in the back of the parking lot....

[@masonlynch1793]

True.

[@user-nd2jn2ro9n]

Alright, mid-size truck it is then. Lol.

[@freakfiveoh]

I like mid size trucks, but now I’m spoiled by the interior room of my F150

[@kaitlynrich5540]

Question I own a older obs f150 I plan to keep But at moment I need something that could be family but still tow 3500 pounds any recommendations Don’t want car loan if possible

[@freakfiveoh]

3500 lbs is wrll within the towing range of almost all midsized trucks like a Tacoma or a Ranger. If you're looking for another full size truck, then it really comes down to budget, miles, and model years you're willing to look at.

[@aknownpatriot5746]

Paul, all i gotta say is i love my 2011 FX4 -- Flaws and all

[@freakfiveoh]

I think I have a love/hate relationship with my truck. I originally planned to get a project car as well, so I'd probably be happier with it if I had something else I was working on.

[@zellexz1145]

Only one of my Neighbors with a truck tows stuff the rest have 90k$ trucks that sit in their drive ways

[@davidperry4013]

I have a 2015 Camry and I’m happy with it. I don’t really need a truck or want a bulky vehicle like a pickup truck. My next vehicle will be an electric sedan or hatchback.

[@Kurlzzz501]

Love my truck the gas mileage is shit but I can’t haul heavy machines with a tuner sadly

[@38snipshow]

Good video mate. I don't understand why everyone opts to buy large vehicles to drive around the city. The couple times per year they actually need the utility it offers, or simply because they like to 'feel safe', or the real underlying reason, 'status' symbol. It's dumb. I reluctantly bought my truck because I do a ridiculous amount of towing (boat / dump trailer), but only after the old man got so fed up of me borrowing his lol

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Thank God for the choices we have. Some want bigger houses but don't need it, some want a fast sport car but never take it to the raceway, and some wear shorts on a winter. After all, all is well.

[@Blacklistwar]

I dive a truck back and forth to work granted a car can do the same thing but I prefer trucks

[@Viper42041]

I actually NEED my truck about 3 or 4 times a month on average. Some months are a lot more. September of 2023 had like 20 dump runs which sucked because I got two screws in my tires. I hate going to the dump.

[@28reta]

You’re such a tuff guy, hard working man

[@JayBrown-xs9ps]

Having never actually owned a truck and only driven one once, you might've just saved me from an expensive mistake.

[@MXvsATV144]

A truck is never a mistake, just have to make more money to have 2-3 vehicles around… gotta always have a truck, maybe a large suv and then for daily driving to work or quick trips to town you have a good mpg car

[@mackenziepeek9317]

Should have got the 3.5 EcoBoost. I've crammed performance parts and tune down its throw and its till getting combined 17 mpg and is a lot of fun to drive

[@freakfiveoh]

I know the ecoboost would probably be more fun to drive around, the sound of those motors just ruined it for me. I like the sound of most V6s, but for whatever reason I just can't stand the 3.5.

[@mackenziepeek9317]

@@freakfiveoh I have a 4" catback exhaust with a cold air intake on the engine and it made the truck sound 1000 times better

[@MysticMylesZ]

Found this by searching: *pickup trunk vs car* and then scrolling past racing and crash videos. I want to know which one will last the longest and handle bad bumpy roads. Ah, yes, and leg room.

[@kuang01]

Towing a boat, hauling gears, sitting 6 people, does the job, it’s just a tool all I needed.

[@Eric-zs6rd]

Bought the boat first and then the truck. Nobody lets you rent a truck to launch in a saltwater marina. Used to use a SUV but the interior gets so nasty with bloody coolers and fish guts, and then newer and bigger boats needed more towing capacity than the SUV can do anyways. Don't understand why anyone would want one if they don't need it, people buying full size trucks with 3.2 or 3.3 gears that can only pull 6k lbs or whatever. Not nearly as comfortable to drive as the cars nor as fast.

[@pete6705]

I’m thinking of getting my first truck, always had coupes and sedans. I definitely do not NEED one, I don’t plan on hauling or towing anything. But I just like them for some reason

[@leatherface1136]

I'm interested in the new Ford Maverick, I don't need to tow anything heavy and I live in a city.

[@freakfiveoh]

I think it'll be a good option for people in that situation. Having a small truck bed comes in extremely handy.

[@pyrogun1839]

Other than higher fuel costs, you also have higher registration fees and MUCH higher maintenance/repair bills. However, I can't drive up in the mountains or move furniture with my sedan. I think I'd just get a rental truck for those things.

[@SchooledSavage692]

I thought that way too for a long time until I got a truck lol. No regrets except well, the fuel cost. Almost at 70,000 so let’s see how the maintenance bills look like when I take it in…

[@pyrogun1839]

@@SchooledSavage692 Even for my sedan, some parts are expensive to replace (brake components). Trucks are just so useful though, it can definitely outweigh the cost.

[@saltylawaia8958]

That’s funny I get 14 mpg also on a 3 inch level 33x12.50 on 20x12 -44 on the eco boost 3.5 motor crew cab

[@freakfiveoh]

Yeah, I definitely feel like the eco boost motors were more about power than actual fuel economy, at least with the 3.5. I know the smaller options do a little better.

[@minnisdt]

I have a F150 2017 Lariat ECO boost 2.7 which gets excellent mileage and has good acceleration.

[@freakfiveoh]

I like the 2.7s, if I was gonna get an ecoboost I think that’s what I’d try to find

[@adamneulander]

Another thing, there go your weekends, someone will always need help moving something big...

[@1992airman]

I'm one of those truck owners who 98% of the time don't actually need a truck. However there is some weird peace of mind that if and when the other 2% occurs I have a vehicle capable of handling those tasks. Kind of like the argument of why pay extra for a 4x4 truck if you live somewhere you'll almost never need it. Over the past 8 years I've only had to engage 4wd twice but I was damn glad I had it those two times. I'm also lucky enough to have a job where I get a take home work vehicle so I don't have to use my own gas to get to and from work. I do agree with it being a pain when it comes to parking. I usually find myself parking further towards the back where there are less cars. Also getting groceries with already having kids im the back sucks. You get used to it after a while, I've owned 8 trucks within 8 years (I have a problem), two with full blown suspension lifts and mud tires, but that's a whole different pain right there. Anyways point being to anyone wanting a truck but hesitant because you may not need the capabilities of a truck all the time, just go and get one. It becomes a lifestyle and you get used to the inconveniences that come with daily driving a full sized truck in exchange for having capabilities that other types of vehicles don't have. Great video. All valid points to think about.

[@patricksorenson9586]

If that power / peace of mind is worth the extra $40k or whatever it is costing you for the few times a year you need it, good for you. But it doesnt make financial sense and oversized trucks are one of the reason many people are living paycheck to paycheck. Buying things they dont need and cant afford.

[@chrisx5127]

@@patricksorenson9586 I had a new Mazda 3 with 40mpg. I hate that thing. So boring to drive, and I couldn't fit everything I need in the trunk. Ended up only driving a total of 15000 miles in 5 years. Great MPG but if the vehicle is boring to drive, what is the point? Meanwhile, ever since I got my Titan Pro-4x, my mental well being and health has slowly recovered. It a joy to drive her everyday. And I'm starting to do off-road (whole reason I bought her) and it so much fun!

[@Fr3sh-Kush]

I have astigmitism and cars in the other lane oncoming screw with my eyes when in in my mustang. But when im in a truck or suv its not nowhere near as bad🤣

[@freakfiveoh]

Well that’s a new one, lol

[@farcryovr2004]

Mid sized trucks are a good middle ground for those who want it for some functionality without sacrificing the mpg and repairs.

[@freakfiveoh]

The only reason I don't have a mid sized truck is I'm 6'4" and the F150 spoils me for interior room.

[@jesspeoples3292]

I owned a truck for 12 years and loved it. It was a 2003 ford ranger but I traded it in for a 2016 mustang. At the time, my truck had many miles and it was about to break down so that's why got rid of my truck. Once I get some things paid off, I will get me another truck.

[@freakfiveoh]

Yeah, my truck is paid off, but if it starts having lots of problems I’ll start looking for a replacement

[@salmakssoossi]

I am 100% agree with you, I am on my way to sell my 2020 F150.

[@freakfiveoh]

It's not for everyone. I sold mine and eventually realized I missed it, so now I have another one.

[@t_rex8767]

nice video, so dont need a pickup-truck but for me its one of those once-in-a-life-thing when buying a cool truck like hummer h2/h3 or dodge ram, im a single man with no kids and its not gonna change, so i think i can afford the service and gas 👍

[@daviddaniel2198]

Keeping my car but buying a truck. I can’t take it anymore. Too money times this year and last year I had to throw stuff in the backseat of my car and I’ve torn the leather seat 😢. My gf and I have so many projects and I’m tired of hanging around HD to rent theirs....

[@freakfiveoh]

It's true, I just sold my truck and I question how long I'll wait before buying another one. I'd be okay with a cheaper, old truck for my needs.

[@connorbarnett7494]

You should check out f150leds for the interior lights. It’s expensive but worth it.

[@freakfiveoh]

Will do! I actually had a company offer to give me some lights if I made a video for them, just gotta figure out what I want.

[@connorbarnett7494]

My Car Life that’s pretty cool is a good company?

[@freakfiveoh]

I don’t really know to be honest. I’ve seen one other small channel make a video about their stuff, but there are so many LED brands out there, it’s hard to say.

[@connorbarnett7494]

My Car Life yeah so many people make LED I think I remember you doing a video on the jdm bulbs for the reverse lights. I got those for my fog lights and they are really bright.

[@freakfiveoh]

Yeah, I’ve been really happy with those so far. I tried a different brand for my license plate lights, but one burned out already. I don’t think it was the bulb’s fault, but I might just stick with the JDMs.

[@benjaminmeza5372]

And reason number eight why you don't need a truck.....too damn expensive today.

[@HYPEREX]

The reason I have a truck is because it’s cool.

[@user-jk4mt1jd1r]

You want to impress people at the light you will never meet huh? Lol

[@TheRacy]

I went from a GT mustang to a F150, no regrets

[@freakfiveoh]

I definitely didn't regret the trade, but I did miss my mustang from time to time. I think deep down I'm a car guy most, but my F-150 was by far the most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned.

[@rayman8991]

Mainly use mine for yard work and hunting

[@stevewoolf4453]

My F150 2.7 eco boost gets 24 mpg on trips. It hauls my boat with no problem. I became accustomed to parking it. Really glad I have it and I will definitely buy another one.

[@johnnyelle8052]

80 percent of people who own trucks dont need them. a lot of the major banks call pick up truck, retirement killers because people buy them in their mid life crisis and end of ruining their retirement savings.

[@chrisx5127]

Why care about retirement. You would be old and wrinkled by then and can't do the things you could in your youth.

[@mitcht]

@@chrisx5127 Lol that's exactly why you should care about retirement.... If you're broke at retirement and aren't capable of making money (because you can't do the things you could in your youth) then what?

[@tellsitasitis]

I have owned one car in my life and will never get another. With the exception of not fun on the road, all these don't apply. But, I have more fun driving off the road.

[@ford1chevy2dodge3]

You really say you have no space for your luggage, while you have a bed cover? Did I hear that right?

[@freakfiveoh]

I meant interior storage space. I got the cover mostly for securing larger items, but it’s didn’t prove to be as water right as I would’ve liked, so if I’m doing a road trip I don’t like to put luggage back there if I can avoid it.

[@jimervin1637]

I've always owned a pickup truck. But no, I wouldn't buy one of the bulky 21st century pickups. And the newer they get, the bigger they became with front ends that look like you're standing in front of a semi. Of course if you stay with an older truck, you have to be prepared for mounting repair bills. That's the tradeoff to me. I'd rather drive something that.s better looking, even though I have to spend money on regular repairs, than what I call a pigmobile. And I know that my '97 GMC is appreciating in value at least as long as I can keep it looking respectable. It's only got a V6 with a standard tranny so it gets the best gas mileage possible, I believe, for a 1/2 ton. And never would I take a 4 wheel drive, living in the city. I did need the truck at one time when I was restoring my Model A Ford. Now that that's done, I still use the truck to go to automotive swap meets, sometimes to sell, since I'm still a collector of many automotive items, including spare parts for my truck. Yes, I did once pick up a good freebie dresser with my truck and once an old stereo record player. But if I had to go and rent a truck for good deals such as that, they would be long gone by the time I got back. As for interior storage, I'm not sure why anyone would do that. That just makes the truck look messy inside. Of course I'm not a family man, but even if I was I believe I'd say no to storing anything in it. You could even be adding to the weight and lowering your gas mileage by doing that. I do have a canopy for my truck and have never needed to carry anything taller than the canopy. If I do, I have camper jacks to take it off. I've always found enough room in my truck box, even being a 6 1/2 foot box for what I carry, especially if I'm just making a grocery run. Of course I make a lot more grocery runs than swap meet runs. Sometimes I'll even make grocery runs on my bike. But those times when I need the truck can make it all worthwhile when that box is empty. Yes, sometimes friends may need a favour and want you to carry something. But if you do a favour for them, maybe they can do a favour or two for you as well. A full size, long box truck is definitely too big for most parallel parking spots. But most guys who own such trucks don't live in places where you have to park in tight spaces.On the other hand, us city dweller types may also have a little pee pot for getting around in the city or even a bike or public transit, such as I use when I can. Not fun to drive? If you drive something from the '90s or older. I'll bet you'll have have fun seeing all the respect you get from truck guys, at least. Of course if it looks too nice, you may not even want to drive it in crappy weather.