> I do notice (and sometimes make fun) if [...]
I think this is the key point in the whole thread. I have no idea how many people who live on my street have pickups -- I've never noticed.
The only pickups I notice are the ones which are "coal rolling", have multiple flagpoles flying political slogans in the bed, or are lifted so far I have clear sightlines beneath them.
I have never seen a "coal rolling" Honda Accord, in contrast.
How about the Honda with an 8" diameter tailpipe that sounds like it's behind a poorly-tuned, asthmatic turbine?
Indeed. 1/3 vehicles here are pickups, 1/3 comparably large SUVs & minivans & Jeep Wranglers, 1/3 sedans. Contrast NY having 3/4 sedans.
Considering vehicle sizes & speeds here, wife doesn’t feel safe in anything smaller than an older Ford Explorer SUV.
But then again, I do notice (and sometimes make fun) if they've got a lift kit on it, tow mirrors when I've never seen them tow anything, big roof mounted light bar, etc. So maybe it's just a matter of degree as to where you draw the line and make stop-liking-what-I-don't-like judgements.