[Responsibility2nd]

What a fool. He could’ve bought a $69,000 Mercedes or BMW. And in 10 years that car would’ve been worth maybe $8000-$10,000. Instead he bought a truck that in 10 years will still be worth well over $30,000.

Oh wait.

[yarddog]

As I sit watching the TV or on the computer, I can see all the vehicles passing by.

Something struck me maybe five years ago. At one time it was rare to see a pickup with an extended cab. Now I would guess that maybe 90% of the ones passing by have that long cab.

[Slyfox]

Good news for Flint. The original home of General Motors.

[cableguymn]

I would have bought a f-series with the king ranch/ platinum trim..

No government motors for me

[dynachrome]

I have a 22 year old Ford F150 that still runs pretty good. 5 speed stick.
Low miles - 170,000

I can’t see spending $69,000 on any vehicle.

[jdsteel]

A top of the line F150, all the bells and whistles available, can hit $76.

https://www.motor1.com/news/266952/most-expensive-f150-limited-72k/

Ford Rangers are available again this year for those who want a lower price point. $47K tops.

https://www.motor1.com/news/262341/2019-ford-ranger-pricing/

[Uncle Miltie]

My 2004 Toyota Tundra still drives like the Lexus that was built on the same chassis with the same engine.

[BobL]

Detroit is DAMN LUCKY that the Japanese didn’t go after that market. They almost did, but then got scared off by Obama tightening the screws on gas mileage.

[Mariner]

I cannot fathom $69k for a pick-up.
Even if I could afford it.

I’d buy a $40k (plain) truck and a $29k Accord. Or some other nice sedan.

Use each as intended.

[Dusty Road]

I’ve made my living in the oilfields of west Texas for over 45 years and buy a new truck every 2 to 3 years. I’ve been a big fan of GMC’s and I’m running a 2016 Z-71 with the 6.2. I just hit 100,000 and it’s time for a new one and it will be another Z-71 with the 6.2. 400+ HP and suspension that can handle rough old ranch roads.

[ChildOfThe60s]

While it’s not how I would spend my money (I’d have 5 bikes in my garage instead of 1 if I could afford to), I don’t understand why some of the commenters seem to feel that people shouldn’t spend their money any way they like.

[Parmy]

The thing that I dislike about the new pickups is the height and high bed sides. I am 6 ft. and the top of the bed side strikes me at chest level.

It makes the front 2/3 of the bed unusable. And, it is a pain to have to climb up the tailgate to get to the from to load something.

But, I am 75 and ain't the man I used to be to be lifting cargo that high.

[Texas resident]

I looked at a new F-150, King Ranch 4x4 2019 model. $67,000. But if you shop right you can find a lesser model for a lot less. My son just bought a 2016 F-150 crew cab for $18K with 60K miles.

[Svartalfiar]

The 61-year old farm equipment dealer in Decatur, Texas, two weeks ago treated himself to a 2019 GMC Denali for around $69,000 - a reward for long hours at work.

“For me this is the Cadillac of trucks, it’s a real luxury vehicle,” McMaster said. “I’ve worked my way up to afford a truck like this and it shows that I’ve earned it.”

Dumb. Why would you want a Cadillac truck? If you want a luxury vehicle, buy an actual luxury vehicle. Not a blinged-out truck that's useless for real work, and too 'pretty' to even think about going out in the dirt. What he should have done was bought a proper Tundra, and then spent the extra $10M+ on an extra-nice Barrett REC10 or something.