Too many pickups are being used as automotive jewelry and personal transport as opposed to the tools they were designed to be. That said, the 700 pounds cut from the 150 is really impressive. There are bound to be a lot of other fuel efficiency advances in the new model and it will be interesting to see exactly what effect this effort has on mileage in a road test. I wonder if Ford has a hybrid F150 under wraps?
Cheers,
John M.
Trucks are not just designed to use for heavy duty work ! Its a all around vehicle,family vehicle ect.
With your theory,you could ask,why do cars have a back seat or passenger seat..many people only drive themselves and no passengers ,or one could say people who buy cars dont care about their life because they are small/unsafe ! Or actually I laugh at this one all the time,people who buy economy cars and race them around,drive fast ect..Its a economy car,so drive slow to be economic !
I use my truck as a daily driver,I also own a car that I use every other day or so.As a car/truck guy I love my truck and my car,so every other day I switch them..
I also own a 2005 Dodge RAM SRT-10 QuadCab for weekend and nice weather driving (Viper Engine performance truck)..I enjoy cruising around on weekends,evenings with my future wife..Great view of the road,and we go allover just to look around and find new places one couldnt find being stuck in a government bus or riding a bike or walking !! Or even taking my car,you dont enjoy cruising around as much due to limited visibility in a car vs truck.
Many people use trucks as daily drivers,because they are the safest vehicle on the roads (besides rigs ect..)Trucks are roomy,comfortable and get good gas mileage and great performance GM/Ford/RAM trucks can and do outrun many premium luxury/sports cars .
And I am well over 6 feet tall,and most cars are made for short people of 5'8..And a truck is a perfect fit for me,and the most important thing is safety,and with a great view of the road you can see over cars and other vehicles.I had a buddy like you,then he rode in my truck and couldnt get over the room,vision...needless to say he sold his small import car for a truck and is happier then ever.
Furthermore,its a free country we can and do and buy what we want !! No harm done driving a truck vs a car !
Good-Day !