Complain about modern pickup trucks

[damifino]

Good idea Ketchup!

One of my complaints is modern pickup's are so damn tall its not practical to get into the cab or access the bed. Even on 2 wheel drive trucks.

 

[Steve]

My 1988 F-150 is the same height as my friends 2018 Sierra. Most modern pickups have running board and steps built into the bumpers and tailgates. Modern trucks also have spring assist or even power close tailgates now.

 

[damifino]

Yes and we pay for running boards and steps built in here and there to assist.

even power close tailgates now.

Seriously? I need to see my therapist....

My 1989 f150 half ton was a lot lower to ground then my 2005 f150 half, bothe 2 wheel drive.
Peace

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

My complaints?

Cost, electronics, emissions.

 

[hacskaroly]

One of my complaints is modern pickup's are so damn tall its not practical to get into the cab or access the bed.

Finally, trucks my size --- 6'8", now I can ditch my Geo Metro....

 

[Nutball]

Good idea Ketchup!

One of my complaints is modern pickup's are so damn tall its not practical to get into the cab or access the bed. Even on 2 wheel drive trucks.

Are you putting down pickups?

 

[nbbt]

Let's get back to the plain jane work truck. Skip a lot of the money mark-up unnecessary frills, have a mid sized and large power to be the main options and cut the dam price by 70%. I'd even be good with crank-up windows.

 

[Dustin4185]

Let's get back to the plain jane work truck. Skip a lot of the money mark-up unnecessary frills, have a mid sized and large power to be the main options and cut the dam price by 70%. I'd even be good with crank-up windows.

That’s the reason I don’t want to give up my 04 Chevy 2500hd to my son! It’s an LS, but is radio only, manual windows, locks, transfer case, vinyl floor and seats. I priced one at the dealer built similar, but with all the frills you have to have now and I about choked! I’m looking for him something else and keeping my truck, lol.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

i want something with a granny 4 gear, i wish i could get something modern with that transmission.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

$900.00 motor to move the seat
What’s wrong with the leaver you pull to move the seat
A rebuilt small block 350 used to be $900.00
Crank windows for sure, my 04 GMC has passenger side window electric motor issue again, I just fixed it 10 years ago

 

[Dustin4185]

i want something with a granny 4 gear, i wish i could get something modern with that transmission.

A college buddy had an 05 Chevy 2500HD with a 5 speed for sale on fb marketplace. I messaged him the next morning because I didn’t want to bother him that late and it was sold by 8:00 AM! With modern engines, I feel a 4 speed would be a little tall between shifts.

 

[JIMG]

Ranger with a stick shift & crank windows. The only vehicle I ever bought new in 2011. I think it was about 16k. It has been a little small for my needs at times but I like the simplicity.

 

[IffykidMn]

1974 Ford F150 4X4 manual everything $3500.
I kept a step stool in the back in case I stopped and picked up 4'10" grandmother on the way to town, at 5'7" I grabbed the steering wheel and swung myself up into the cab.
2021 F350 $77k or about twice the price of my first house but has electric running boards, I miss Grandma and the old step stool.

 

[Steve]

My daily driver for the last 10 years.

 

[Catfishclark89]

Yeah newer trucks have become more about luxury comforts than capabilities. Thanks to those who buy them (driving them for cars). I’ll post some pictures later this week of just one example of why newer trucks suck.

 

[LAWN BOY]

Here’s my daily and first vehicle. 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 6.0 gas automatic with about 200K miles. I got it for a really good deal. I won’t buy something newer than 2010 I don’t think unless I win the lottery. I hate all the electronics in modern vehicles. Also, it took me 10 minutes to figure out how to open both sections of the tailgate on the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500HD at work . I also hate the emissions BS on new trucks. This is another kind of embarrassing story, but one of the other trucks at work is a modern RAM 2500 6.4, first time I got in it to start it and drive it, I could not figure out why the heck the key wouldn’t turn the ignition, eventually I had to ask my co worker who showed me that it’s the little indent on the one end of the key fob on new RAMs that does it. I don’t get the point in that. My dad also hates new trucks, he has a 2004 Chevy Colorado which is his beater and commuter, a 1989 Ford F250 7.3 diesel which is our project that we’ll use for towing and summer driving when it’s finished, 1995 GMC Sierra with 340k miles is our spare vehicle, just needs a filler neck, 1995 Toyota DX with 3 inch lift he bought brand new and we reviewed it 2 yrs ago after sitting 13 yrs, just a fun truck.

 

[Mack 880]

IMO, if you have to put steps into tailgates, steps in the sides of the bed, and running boards so you can get into the truck to use it - it is too tall.

Had mostly Ford trucks in the family since the late 60's, with a Dodge/Ram along the way.

1972 F150 I could reach over the pickup bed side to get items from the bed. On my current F250, that isn't going to happen. My wife can't get into the truck without a step stool (I bought running boards so I'll have those on before too long).

On the modules everywhere - have you guys seen the price for replacing a taillight on a newer Ford?

Unreal to me.

Too many bells and whistles driving up the cost BUT that is what is selling as all the people buying "luxury" trucks are driving the sales for the truck manufacturers.

And because of the cost of the tail lights, they are being stolen from parked trucks:

Parts shortages leading to parts being stolen and sold on the "black market". It's just crazy - people stealing tailgates and tail lights.

The cost to replace a broken "blind spot" mirror is ridiculous too. I want a low tech truck, as low tech as possible. A truck needs to work, not showboat (my opinion only of course).

I mean, come on! Do you need massaging seats!!

 

[gorilla]

In the uk where gas and diesel need a mortgage when you visit the pumps, vw caddys were screechingly fast and damned ok lil trucks, Like a nit I bought a toyota petrol 2 seat Hilux, 18mpg. not funny. Now a 3 litre diesel hilux... why bother.

 

[Bill G]

In June 1968 Dad used the money made from a good trapping season to buy a new Ford F-100, Inline 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, 2x4
In June 1978 He used the money made from a good trapping season to buy a new Ford F-150, Inline 6 cyl, 4-speed, 4x4. It was as plain as you could get no AC, no power brakes, crank windows but by God it had power steering. The radio was AM only
In 1999 he bought a new F-150 2x4 but it was an auto with a small V-8
The 1978 and 1999 are still here. The 1968 is gone.

 

[damifino]

My daily driver for the last 10 years.

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I miss that true bench seat. Is a seat like that even an option nowdays?