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F-150's aren't the "trucks" he's talking about. F-150s are cars for people who want to feel like they're in a truck. In fact I think by "truck" he pretty much
by ArbitraryLimits 13y ago
F-150's aren't the "trucks" he's talking about. F-150s are cars for people who want to feel like they're in a truck. In fact I think by "truck" he pretty much means "trucks not sold directly to consumers." Like a semi, an actual delivery truck, MAYBE an F-450 in a pinch.
- protomyth 13y agoUhm, I can say with some certainty that a lot of North Dakota farmers would take issue with your statement. F-150s are workhorses around here and there is a bit of concern with the 2014 F-150 given the vehicles many uses. I can see this being true in the cities, but it is also sold to a lot of contractors who take it to job sites. The Super Duty (F-450) is actually something to buy if you have a specialized need.
- bueno 13y agoIsn't that the point of Job's statement? The F-150 workhorse is to the traditional computer as a Dodge Dart is to the iPhone / iPad. It also seems to be true that many people who own these trucks have no use for them. I wish I had a picture of my high schools parking lot.
- protomyth 13y agoI think it is the point, some people still need all the power. I guess some people like trucks or think they are fashion statements, but the sales figures don't get that high without the large number of people and companies buying them for professional reasons.
- guelo 13y agoThey're worried the 2014 model has been influenced by liberals and it doesn't pollute enough.
- protomyth 13y agoNo, they're worried that the new construction is not as durable as the old construction. There are some fairly major changes such as moving to unibody aluminum from a ladder-frame steel. Fundamental changes tend to illicit worries in something that is as well known, used, and liked. Surprises are unwelcome in tools. Your statement is just ill-informed crap that disparages others.
- bryanlarsen 13y agoThe frame on the new F150 is still steel, it's the body that's changing to aluminum. It's still using a steel ladder frame design, although they're using a higher strength steel to remove some of the weight from the frame.
- protomyth 13y agoNo, they switched to a unibody aluminum http://www.trucktrend.com/features/consumer/163_news_130401_ford_f_150_going_unibody_for_2015/ http://www.trucktrend.com/features/consumer/163_news_130401_... (although I did say 2014 for year when I should have said 2015 model released in 2014 - friggin car years)
- bryanlarsen 13y agolink to news, not rumors: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303612804577531282227138686 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405270230361280...
- protomyth 13y agoGuess you are correct, I was even told by the dealer, guess we all believed the rumors and the demo pickup. I wonder if that will change anything. http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/2015/ http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/2015/
- ItendToDisagree 13y agoF150s are driven and used in MANY (perhaps most) capacities as trucks, for hauling/towing/etc, particularly outside the city. An F450 is a specialized Truck that is in a whole different price class and intention. That's a bit like saying a Mercedes E300 isn't a luxury sedan, the only luxury sedan is a Bentley.
- sliverstorm 13y agoThe farmers of Agrarian America did not drive semis and F-450's.
- jiggy2011 13y agoSo F-150's are laptops then?