Random Thought Thread

Nathan the Machinist said:
I got the base model. Not because it was cheaper cuz I looked at the price and it really wasn't a significant difference once I added the stuff I needed. I just like it better because it's more basic. Unadorned. I don't want Chrome that's going to peel and power extension trailer mirrors that are just going to break and serve no real purpose, etc.


It's funny, I haven't really considered it before. But I like my trucks like I like my knives. No unnecessary adornment. Function first, and the add-ons reduce reliability without actually making the truck a better truck.

I did drop the $$$$ for the high output motor though. Stainless exhaust and water cooled turbo are probably a pretty good idea for me for the way I drive in the mountains.

I got four-wheel drive and the off-road package for the locking differential because I store my trailers in that field. This actually reduced my tow capacity a little bit but 33K is plenty.

Function function function. I care little about anything else.

I apply this same philosophy to my knife production. It's actually pretty wild people buy my work because I make no effort to make fancy cool looking stuff. Function function function.
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Good thing the a/c came standard. My black SUV is an oven in the Summer sun. Can literally feel the heat radiating down on my head, even with the a/c blowing.
 
Since you have derailed this thread with your new truck talk (BTW, congrats and I agree with Yoko that this purchase has been long overdue) I'd like to add that I find a sliding rear window a very useful option for those with campershells and larger dogs which ride in the bed protected by the shell (well obviously not in the extreme heat!). It freaks the shyte outta me when I see that people ride with their dogs in the bed with the dog/dogs roaming around the bed while unleashed at FWY speeds. I personally never liked moonroofs in trucks (not SUVs) but they are also dog friendly if your pooch enjoys riding shotgun.
 
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