Can't argue with your philosophy, have only bought 2 new vehicles so far. Never thought I would live any different, until I had to make a decision on my next vehicle.
I see that most of the trucks out there today are extended cab models, loaded with extras or modern feature. Thankfully, not all. I bought a left over '16 F150 regular cab, short box in February. It's perfect for what I need a truck for. 21-22 mpg on the highway. Dealer ordered it with some extras, so for an XL, it's very nice. I had it undercoated and got the drop in bed liner. This 2.7 ecoboost is very responsive, it accelerates quickly if you need it to. The deal I got was as good as it gets with the incentives. My deal at work includes a car allowance, that I was just saving, but when you are busy, don't have time for repairs or repair projects, have to travel a few times a month, it just made sense. I still don't like that it I did it, but sure is nice to have a truck again.
I looked for something for 8-10 months that I could pay cash for and either they have 200K miles, not in the condition I want or sell before I can get to them. And even at that, not a daily driver, so I still would need a car. This one covers both and it costs me a bit more on fuel than I was paying for the small car I was driving at 30 Mpg. This truck also feels a lot safer, as I would not want to have gotten in an accident with that small car.
Technology is impressive, not sure about longevity or problems, which any vehicle will have at some point. A standard shift bare basic bones truck of the past is about all I really needed, but so far so good with this new one. If my job was no more, it would be the first thing to go just the same.
The payload and towing is impressive, the darned thing has 17" wheels and can carry a ton in the bed, which I still cannot believe. Today's 1/2 tons are what yesterdays one tons were.
I know a few with those platinum models and another friend with a 50K GM product, I paid half of what those go for with 0% financing, most of which is an expense paid for by my job, and trust me I earn every bit of it, not any easy gig by any means. There is no way I would consider one of those luxury models, this one I have is luxurious beyond what I would ever need. It's crazy when you think about the above, even if I had it to burn, there is just no way I would pay or invest that much in any vehicle.
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