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I don't dispute those stats, but it's not just construction workers. Every trademan I've used in the last 20 years has shown up in an F-150 or bigger. Normally

I don't dispute those stats, but it's not just construction workers. Every trademan I've used in the last 20 years has shown up in an F-150 or bigger. Normally to transport their tools in the box or bed. Most folks I know that have a truck of this size, that's the reason. You can't fit a pressure washer in a civic. I do recognize that a lot of folks buy it because the false sense of safety or for "rolling coal and sticking it to hippies".

arcticbull 4y ago
Apologies if I was unclear, I 100% expect that every tradesperson has an F-150+ and that they are a business expense! I was intending that to be additive.
- gabereiser 4y ago
  Yeah, understood, I believe we are in agreement that if you’re a welder, framer, roofer, cabinet guy, yard guy, or tile man - you’re showing up in your 150 with it wrapped and logo’ed.
MisterBastahrd 4y ago
Own a decent sized boat or 5th wheel camper? Probably gonna tow it with an F-150. Do lawn or woodworking projects? Probably gonna haul materials in an F-150. When I purchased my last vehicle, I had several considerations in mind, but the reason I didn't purchase a truck was that the gas mileage on those vehicles is typically not great AND it would cost me less month-to-month to simply rent a truck from U-Haul or Home Depot on the days that I needed it. I pay almost $500 a month for the right to drive a 2019 SUV that cost $19K when adding up monthly payment and insurance. There are far too many people on the streets paying over $1K a month simply for the right to be mobile in a recent-model truck.
- gabereiser 4y ago
  I do own a boat and I totally agree that many are paying over $1k because “it’s a truck!”. I don’t own a truck. My boat wouldn’t fit on a trailer towed by a 150 anyway. I just think that the core market for that model is tradesmen or apprentices. Secondary market is the fools that think it’s cool to have a 10mpg truck for just having a trucks sake. If you own a truck and have legit towing, hauling, or other “truck” business then it makes sense to own one rather than rent one. Like you said though, if it’s just one or twice a year - go rent one.
AlotOfReading 4y ago
Even for tradespeople, the truck is at least as much cultural norms as it is practical. You can easily fit a pressure washer or 4-6 2x10s in a small modern hatchback. A proper bed with a liner is obviously more durable, but not necessary. For a better anecdote, my father is a contractor and a few years back started actively avoiding his F-450 for day to day work because it's such an expensive pain to operate. Instead he got a smart car and drives that to the site most days, complete with table saw and other tools. Again, not saying that every every tradesperson can work like this, but just think of how much easier parking would be if half the people on site weren't driving F-series trucks.

arcticbull 4y ago

Apologies if I was unclear, I 100% expect that every tradesperson has an F-150+ and that they are a business expense! I was intending that to be additive.

gabereiser 4y ago
Yeah, understood, I believe we are in agreement that if you’re a welder, framer, roofer, cabinet guy, yard guy, or tile man - you’re showing up in your 150 with it wrapped and logo’ed.

MisterBastahrd 4y ago

Own a decent sized boat or 5th wheel camper? Probably gonna tow it with an F-150. Do lawn or woodworking projects? Probably gonna haul materials in an F-150. When I purchased my last vehicle, I had several considerations in mind, but the reason I didn't purchase a truck was that the gas mileage on those vehicles is typically not great AND it would cost me less month-to-month to simply rent a truck from U-Haul or Home Depot on the days that I needed it. I pay almost $500 a month for the right to drive a 2019 SUV that cost $19K when adding up monthly payment and insurance. There are far too many people on the streets paying over $1K a month simply for the right to be mobile in a recent-model truck.

gabereiser 4y ago
I do own a boat and I totally agree that many are paying over $1k because “it’s a truck!”. I don’t own a truck. My boat wouldn’t fit on a trailer towed by a 150 anyway. I just think that the core market for that model is tradesmen or apprentices. Secondary market is the fools that think it’s cool to have a 10mpg truck for just having a trucks sake. If you own a truck and have legit towing, hauling, or other “truck” business then it makes sense to own one rather than rent one. Like you said though, if it’s just one or twice a year - go rent one.

AlotOfReading 4y ago

Even for tradespeople, the truck is at least as much cultural norms as it is practical. You can easily fit a pressure washer or 4-6 2x10s in a small modern hatchback. A proper bed with a liner is obviously more durable, but not necessary. For a better anecdote, my father is a contractor and a few years back started actively avoiding his F-450 for day to day work because it's such an expensive pain to operate. Instead he got a smart car and drives that to the site most days, complete with table saw and other tools. Again, not saying that every every tradesperson can work like this, but just think of how much easier parking would be if half the people on site weren't driving F-series trucks.