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[blue7.3]

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[howam00]

just saying that everyone has a different view of what a truck is/should be. No one is right or wrong so long as some product fits their needs.

I don't want a FWD truck either but it doesn't make it less of a truck because it is if it can haul and two what a potential customer might need.

[Mikeo]

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[clubgitmo]

With very few exeptions (the early Ford F100's for example) the standard definition of a 'truck' has long been a cab (and tray) over frame, solid axle vehicle. Any major deviation and it is not a truck, but officially a 'car based pickup'. For example... The Honda Ridgeline is called a 'car based pickup'.

[blue7.3]

Originally Posted by clubgitmo

With very few exeptions (the early Ford F100's for example) the standard definition of a 'truck' has long been a cab (and tray) over frame, solid axle vehicle. Any major deviation and it is not a truck, but officially a 'car based pickup'. For example... The Honda Ridgeline is called a 'car based pickup'.

never mess with "Da Club"!

[dadtdave]

Originally Posted by Bugman

A front wheel drive truck could be a happy median for some people who don't need a 4x4 but need better traction in the snow.

Then cut off your Camry framed Sienna and make a "truck" out of it! LOL

[howam00]

Just remember this old adage, if its stupid but works, it isn't stupid. we may hate the idea of a FWD "truck" or car based "truck" but if they sell profitably and fit the needs of the owners it is therefore a great product.

[Hughlysses]

Originally Posted by dadtdave

Then cut off your Camry framed Sienna and make a "truck" out of it! LOL

I did think that one way it would be possible to get a NEW compact diesel pickup (I won't call it a truck) would be to buy a new VW TDI Sportwagon, cut the back off it, and weld up the rear doors. It'd be a brand-new VW "Caddy".

It would do nicely for hauling yard debris to the dump or hauling a motorcycle to the mountains, which are the two main things I need a pickup for.

[Duluth Diesel]

Originally Posted by Hughlysses

I did think that one way it would be possible to get a NEW compact diesel pickup (I won't call it a truck) would be to buy a new VW TDI Sportwagon, cut the back off it, and weld up the rear doors. It'd be a brand-new VW "Caddy".

It would do nicely for hauling yard debris to the dump or hauling a motorcycle to the mountains, which are the two main things I need a pickup for.

Or just buy a Subaru Baja. AWD standard.

[Hughlysses]

Originally Posted by Duluth Diesel

Or just buy a Subaru Baja. AWD standard.

If they sell it with a diesel, I just might.