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The Madcap

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39. I can understand a pickup if...

Mon Jun 22, 2026, 12:02 PM

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you work construction and/or haul lots of stuff frequently; however, you don't need something the size of an aircraft carrier to do that.

I feel much the same way about SUV's. They make sense for hauling a family, but you don't need a Nissan Armada to do that (unless you have 10 kids or more).

It's just crazy how these vehicles get larger every year while our road widths stay the same. Pretty soon, they are going to need their own dedicated highways so they fit within the lanes.

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