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Americans can no longer afford their cars (www.newsweek.com)

submitted 10 months ago by Blaze@lemmy.zip to c/personalfinance@lemmy.ml

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[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Are the smaller trucks like the Maverick not available in your area? Or do you mean something like a Kei truck maybe

[–] tburkhol@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

A 2024 Maverick has a wheelbase of 120" and curb weight of 3600 pounds. In 1991, Ford's compact pickup, the Ranger, had a wheelbase of just 108" and curb weight of 2800 pounds. "Small" trucks have gained a foot and half a ton. The Ranger itself is now a 5000 pound behemoth that outweighs the 1990 F-150 by 1000 pounds.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

To be fair, there's a lot more safety equipment in cars now than there was in 91

Hell, a civic weighs 3000lb.