27th Dec 2011, 07:29

I think you missed the mark. This is a full size truck review, not a commuter vehicle review with MPG as the objective.

I have a full size truck that I mainly use weekends and after work. I buy a lot of used items, buy furniture, building supplies, hit many garage sales, flea markets for deals etc that my truck proves invaluable. Plus it's fun.

In many cases a large SUV can do this as well. But having an 8 ft open bed pick up with a nice carrying capacity pays for itself. I look for good buys and bring them home. My truck has enabled me to do a # of home renovations and hardscaping as well.

Trucks are extremely versatile; that's why they are purchased. I can drive an empty truck to my office job as well, but I have a second car as most have. I do not know anyone that has a full size truck as their only vehicle, but I am sure there are some out there.

If I can go out and buy and bring home nice used items that cost a 1/3 of the new price, why not? That certainly offsets gas prices. I still get up to 20 MPG, so it's not any hardship having a truck for the weekends.

Personally the tiny smart cars may be nice for the inner city, but there's little room, and if I want to take a trip with my family, it would be parked.

I also feel that plug in stations will end up costing a lot for electricity, the hassle of hooking up at work and home, the high cost of battery replacement and complexity.

But again, this is a full size truck review. I doubt few commenters on here have a full size truck; mainly cars, and likely a small truck only. It is very hard after owning a full size truck to do without one for very long. I will always have one as a second vehicle.