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Automobile Enthusiasts

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7. We would buy a new 4WD truck in a nanosecond if they all weren't the size of a semi.

Tue Jan 16, 2024, 08:10 AM

Jan 2024

Even Toyota Tacomas, which we were fans of since the mid-1980's, are now big trucks. I wish we'd bought 2 in 1985 and put 1 in storage.

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A result of the push for big SUVs [View all] Old Crank Jan 2024 OP

Its not just big SUV's the Historic NY Jan 2024 #1

I plan on keeping my ten-year old Honda Civic for as long as I can. llmart Jan 2024 #2

Your last paragraph is spot on! llmart Jan 2024 #13

All our vehicles are old AverageOldGuy Jan 2024 #3

Haven't bought a new car in decades... MiHale Jan 2024 #6

The data is in on that subject. Old Crank Jan 2024 #12

I just turned 54 AwakeAtLast Jan 2024 #14

I drive a small car these days, a 2021 Nissan Sentra. Mr.Bill Jan 2024 #15

Perhaps Old Crank Jan 2024 #16

That's a good idea about the flashers. Mr.Bill Jan 2024 #17

The average car on the road is now 12 years Old Crank Jan 2024 #19