Just can't get a good basic truck, like the old days!

[Mtsoxfan]

I would want to for several reasons.
Style #1
Build quality
sound of closing door/hood/tailgate
lack of wind noise
lack of electronics
simplicity
repairability


It's not for everyone, and one day, before I die, I might make one my next daily driver.

 

[Renze]

What people claim they want on Internet forums everywhere:

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What they actually choose to buy, when they're at the dealership:

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Money speaks louder than TBN posts!

The actual thing is, that those with the budget for a used truck, want a basic reliable workhorse. Yet those who have the budget for brand new trucks, want all the bells and whistles. And the latter decide what becomes available in the used truck market in a couple of years...

 

[88bradb]

I'll take a half ton truck with a V8 manual and no carpet.

 

[jyoutz]

But why would I want to? BTW those old trucks were actually pretty expensive if you consider how basic the build was and factor in inflation. Take it one step further and calculate how many acres of farm land you could buy for a truck price back then vs now.

Not to mention the gas tank behind the seat and no interior storage.

 

[paulsharvey]

So, I just did my brakes at 102,000, and the fronts had probably 20k left, and the rears had just made it to the wear line. Build quality has improved over all. Tires too. Its funny with tires, my work trucks, besides damage, I often get 80k from tires (if they survive), personal truck, 50k, and you start needing to atleast start shopping deals. Plugs, not uncommon to make it to 150-200k on factory plugs. Plug wires, nearly life time. Even seats are better. Those old vinyl benches needed duct tape after 3 years...

 

[Oaktree]

I would want to for several reasons.
Style #1
Build quality
sound of closing door/hood/tailgate
lack of wind noise
lack of electronics
simplicity
repairability

I don't know that the build quality was any better in the mythical "good old days", those old trucks rusted out pretty quickly, lots of squeaks and rattles too. Ride/handling was horrible. Maybe easier to repair, but needed repairs more often too. Lack of wind noise? Yeah, right. Plus no heated seats, which would be a deal killer for some.

Not to mention the gas tank behind the seat and no interior storage.

Even once they moved the tank to under the bed, there still wasn't much storage space inside. Not much for legroom either.

 

[Hay Dude]

Yeah I agree with that.
Many people suffer from recency bias.
You couldn’t give me the old trucks.
Simple to own? yes
Enjoyable to own? Hell no.

 

[paulsharvey]

Yeah I agree with that.
Many people suffer from recency bias.
You couldn’t give me the old trucks.
Simple to own? yes
Enjoyable to own? Hell no.

Oh, you could absolutely give me a early 80s C10 Chevy, But, as a weekend truck. For day to day, I want pretty modern.

I saw this one a couple weeks ago, and I understand tastes vary, but thats a sweet looking weekend truck.

 

[Hay Dude]

Oh, you could absolutely give me a early 80s C10 Chevy, But, as a weekend truck. For day to day, I want pretty modern.

I saw this one a couple weeks ago, and I understand tastes vary, but thats a sweet looking weekend truck.View attachment 4524706

I’d rather get an Uber than drive that buggy.
Looks like a south of the border teenagers rig.

 

[4570Man]

I would want to for several reasons.
Style #1
Build quality
sound of closing door/hood/tailgate
lack of wind noise
lack of electronics
simplicity
repairability


It's not for everyone, and one day, before I die, I might make one my next daily driver.

Those trucks almost always met the scrap man before 100k miles and if you claimed 200k miles people would call you a liar. Modern gas pickups are lasting 200-300k and diesels 500k. So I’m not sure what’s the bases for your better quality argument. The old trucks have zero sound deadening insulation so I’m not sure what’s the bases for the windnoise idea either. Simplicity and no electronics you win. The Amish have that one beat though if you want really simple.