What Happened to the Affordable Pickup Truck?

[YankeeVol]

You know why. I mean, you don’t know WHY they buy it, but unfortunately in today’s society, an expensive vehicle is a status symbol. I always used to laugh at the expensive cars we used to see in our apartment complex in Maryville. Somehow they can afford a $50k Jeep but not a mortgage.

People see you in your vehicle, not where you live. Definitely a "status" thing for some.

 

[walkenvol]

People see you in your vehicle, not where you live. Definitely a "status" thing for some.

“Status” to some appears to be the purchase of self esteem

 

[Vjcvette]

The $20,000 Ford Maverick is a bare-bones pickup truck that proves less really can be more

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

The Maverick isn’t an electric truck or a hybrid.

I'm not sure what is going on here. This seems to indicate that it is a hybrid.

The $20,000 Ford Maverick is a bare-bones pickup truck that proves less really can be more

The Maverick is available in three trim levels, all of which come with a hybrid powertrain and front-wheel drive

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

I'm not sure what is going on here. This seems to indicate that it is a hybrid.

The $20,000 Ford Maverick is a bare-bones pickup truck that proves less really can be more

Looks like you are correct.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Looks like you are correct.

Seems like a hybrid would be more expensive to maintain than if they put a basic 4 cylinder or V-6 in there.

 

[JCHateSteve]

Seems like a hybrid would be more expensive to maintain than if they put a basic 4 cylinder or V-6 in there.

You can get a hybrid or a 4 cylinder model. You have to have the 4 banger if you want AWD or the bigger tow package though.

 

[Buzzbait]

I'm not sure what is going on here. This seems to indicate that it is a hybrid.

The $20,000 Ford Maverick is a bare-bones pickup truck that proves less really can be more

It’s a hybrid

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

It’s a hybrid

You can get a hybrid or gas, looking at the different engine types on their website

 

[Buzzbait]

You can get a hybrid or gas, looking at the different engine types on their website

Correct. The hybrid has a 4 cyl and the optional engine is a turbo 4 cyl.

 

[volfanhill]

People see you in your vehicle, not where you live. Definitely a "status" thing for some.

My dad was an attorney. He tells this story about visiting one of his law partners at home. The guy was driving an Aston Martin but lived in an apartment. My dad asked why he would drive that car but rent an apartment. His response was "well Jesse, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house."

 

[YankeeVol]

My dad was an attorney. He tells this story about visiting one of his law partners at home. The guy was driving an Aston Martin but lived in an apartment. My dad asked why he would drive that car but rent an apartment. His response was "well Jesse, you can sleep in your car but you can't drive your house."

Fair point.

Unless it’s a trailer

 

[n_huffhines]

People see you in your vehicle, not where you live. Definitely a "status" thing for some.

I like what driving a modest car says about me. Course, I'd probably feel different if I weren't married with kids.

 

[Vjcvette]

 

[Go aeiou]

People see you in your vehicle, not where you live. Definitely a "status" thing for some.

Way back in the early 70's there was an economic term, "welfare Cadillac". It referred to people that 0ften live in public housing, but drive a Cadillac. It is racist, nonetheless, one that people understood. That was a real status symbol then.
I know people that make $500k/yr, but have never owned a new car. We haven't owned a new car in 22 years, but will likely buy one this week. OTOH used cars are more expensive than new right now. At least in what we are looking for.
I heard that growing up in the 50s, 60s. It was taught in college level econ.

 

[n_huffhines]

He lives right by my friend by Cottonwood Canyon, SLC (for some reason). They see him all the time. That footage makes me a little homesick

 

[CagleMtnVol]

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Can't even get a Tundra right now. My buddy is 1st on the list and is being told it could be June...

 

[GVF]

Can't even get a Tundra right now. My buddy is 1st on the list and is being told it could be June...

Pass on the 2022 Tundra. I was a Tundra fan till that re-design came out. Not engaging at all.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Pass on the 2022 Tundra. I was a Tundra fan till that re-design came out. Not engaging at all.

I dont like it either but he is a Toyota loyalist. The grill is fugly.

 

[GVF]

I dont like it either but he is a Toyota loyalist. The grill is fugly.

And the v8 is gone. At the moment the new F150 and 250 are the best looking with the Ram a strong competitor. The 1500 GMC is nicer than the Chevy IMO, but the GM2500 series has a way too big front nose.

 

[McDad]

I dont like it either but he is a Toyota loyalist. The grill is fugly.

Toyota/ Lexus exterior design is the worst. And I'm a fan. Own a Tundra and a Lexus. They should hire Jaguar's design team.

 

[GroverCleveland]

Keeping my ole 2002 Ram going..... Sticker shock will keep her under my seat for some time.

same for me. 2001 Silverado.

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

same for me. 2001 Silverado.

I have a 05 Acura and an 05 Tacoma. I'll probably keep the Tacoma until I die. I'm 32.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

I dont like it either but he is a Toyota loyalist. The grill is fugly.

I assume you're talking about the zig zaggy one? They have a different one too. I like the new Tundra.