What to do about America's killer cars

Re:What to do about America's killer cars by phkahler on Thursday September 05, 2024 @10:08PM (#41462221)

Check out the Ford Maverick hybrid. Similar size to trucks 30 years ago with 38mpg. The 2025 gets 4000lbs towing capacity. You can park it in normal sized spots.

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Re:What to do about America's killer cars by toast0 on Thursday September 05, 2024 @10:54PM (#41462487)

Trucks 30 years ago had 6 foot beds, not 4.5 foot beds.

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Re:What to do about America's killer cars by phkahler on Monday September 09, 2024 @03:52PM (#41492797)

And 2 person cabs, not 4.

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Re:What to do about America's killer cars by sneed_chucker on Thursday September 05, 2024 @10:48PM (#41462453)

Strongly considered it. If only Fords were reliable.

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Re:What to do about America's killer cars by oldranger on Sunday September 08, 2024 @04:35PM (#41482991)

The old Ranger could tow 5000 lb, 9000 lb combined. I wouldn't want to tow 4000lb on Maverick (which I respect for what it is) for very long. That engine is a little high strung.

https://tailoredtrucks.com/blog/2011-ford-ranger-towing-capa...

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