IMHO there are not enough curmudgeons like you and me out there to create a market. Plus many of us then drive them until they drop.... again, not a money maker for the manufacturers. We want no frills bargain basement and then we wait forever before we buy again.
Problem is the statement (not loaded to the gills) is their discretion and not the customers. A not loaded truck doesn't come with an automatic tranny. (IMHO). I would like a 4wd,long bed,standard cab,v8,manual tranny,in my choice of color. ( not a white fleet truck). That's not available in any make or model to my knowledge anyway. Why can't it be ordered? Sorry,just had to vent..
I was in this situation when I went to purchase my previous truck. I wanted a white service truck (that model, simply to minimize the options, and keep the price down)
this is the truck I was about to purchase;
Just before the salesman wrote it up, another salesman said "Did you show him the Alaskan?"
Well, that truck was loaded with work-type options, and was priced the same as the white service truck,,
It is hard to remember all the options, but, they included the wheels, tires, running boards, skid plates, and WAY more,,
The biggest "PLUS" is that this was the only truck on the lot that had few options, and was painted a color other than white.
Actually, when I was planning to buy the white service truck, I had budgeted a couple thousand dollars to have a local hot rod paint shop add some custom paint features,, Buying the Alaskan saved me that cost.
The "Alaskan" was priced almost identical to the service truck,, so getting the Alaskan was a no-brainer.. for me.
From what I read, the Alaskan even has a "One-Ton" front end to better suit carrying a snow plow. The truck has several options specifically for snowplow duty.
I am happy with this truck, maybe looking for one of these special trucks might be the answer,,
The dealer really priced this truck right,, for me,,
I am still amazed at the low price I ended up paying for the Alaskan,,
