I think there's a huge percentage of truck drivers who never use their truck for truck stuff. It's simply a status symbol to them which is pathetic. And bigger equals better in their feeble minds.
I have a 13 yr old Tacoma and it's tiny compared to even the modern "small" trucks. When this thing finally dies, I have no idea what I'll get. I love the size of it though. Maybe a Ford Maverick, but those are on backorder for years I heard from several friends who tried to get one.
Thank you, yes I'm hoping to get a full 20 yrs out of it, but we shall see. Rust killed my father Land Cruiser before it hit 20, so I'm hoping I don't meet the same fate.