But why pay all that money for a truck when you can
… Because of Modularity. If the rich don’t fuck it up for us, big if, then small time after market companies will flourish selling their mods.
I can’t remember the name of the principle. But my pal explained it to me. It’s almost impossible for small business to compete with production of scale. So one way to survive is to work find a way to add an extra 20% of hand done work machines can’t do to the product. Add a proverbial “cherry on the top” to your business. You let the mass producers do 80% of the work (Slate); Then you add your 20% custom made finish to make the final product.
I like the example of cheap drinking glasses and Podstakannik. But a more familiar example would be painting miniatures for money.
Well if you compare used for used 40k is still way too much for any truck. People who need a work vehicle will buy a van. Massive pickup trucks are for man babies who would rather crush toddlers than have people question their sexuality.
You know, the “just buy a work van” is such a straw man argument. People can’t afford to own two vehicles, and they sure as shit don’t want to try driving around a work van with shitty suspension as a daily driver. Pull up to dinner in something that looks like it should say “Free Candy” on the side.
While I don’t disagree that many people drive trucks that have no reason to be driving them (looking at Dodge Ram owners with flags flying off the back of them) believe or not some people can only afford to own one vehicle and want something that works for them and is comfortable.
If I didn’t have the job I did, believe me, I wouldn’t be driving something that only gets 17 mpg. Got sent out of town and the rental place hooked me up with a Dodge Charger. Holy crap I forgot what it was like to not have to swing out to make a U-turn and not have trouble finding a parking space. Only problem is, you can’t throw a ladder and a pack out in the back of a car, and you can’t pull a 7500 lb scissor lift on a trailer when you need to.
Lol, no. Two seater, shitty suspension, loud af. I take company vans on occasion when needed and one is available, but yeah you try driving one daily. Ain’t great. Also really don’t like having to unload and move everything from one vehicle to another.
Your perspective makes it clear you’ve never had a job that required you to lug around a shit ton of tools and materials.
I like the look of the Slate truck, but ai fear it is becoming vaporware.
But why pay all that money for a truck when you can get a used EV for half the price that has many luxuries like electric windows and back seats.
… Because of Modularity. If the rich don’t fuck it up for us, big if, then small time after market companies will flourish selling their mods.
I can’t remember the name of the principle. But my pal explained it to me. It’s almost impossible for small business to compete with production of scale. So one way to survive is to work find a way to add an extra 20% of hand done work machines can’t do to the product. Add a proverbial “cherry on the top” to your business. You let the mass producers do 80% of the work (Slate); Then you add your 20% custom made finish to make the final product.
I like the example of cheap drinking glasses and Podstakannik. But a more familiar example would be painting miniatures for money.
I wish the Ford lightning hadn’t gotten axed. You can get them cheap now, but good luck with parts
But new they were like 80k and you then have to drive a massive hideous truck. Why would anyone do that?
Who buys new? I don’t want to eat the depreciation just to get new and shiny
…because you use one for work and gas is expensive when your driving all across the metroplex?
Well if you compare used for used 40k is still way too much for any truck. People who need a work vehicle will buy a van. Massive pickup trucks are for man babies who would rather crush toddlers than have people question their sexuality.
You know, the “just buy a work van” is such a straw man argument. People can’t afford to own two vehicles, and they sure as shit don’t want to try driving around a work van with shitty suspension as a daily driver. Pull up to dinner in something that looks like it should say “Free Candy” on the side.
While I don’t disagree that many people drive trucks that have no reason to be driving them (looking at Dodge Ram owners with flags flying off the back of them) believe or not some people can only afford to own one vehicle and want something that works for them and is comfortable.
If I didn’t have the job I did, believe me, I wouldn’t be driving something that only gets 17 mpg. Got sent out of town and the rental place hooked me up with a Dodge Charger. Holy crap I forgot what it was like to not have to swing out to make a U-turn and not have trouble finding a parking space. Only problem is, you can’t throw a ladder and a pack out in the back of a car, and you can’t pull a 7500 lb scissor lift on a trailer when you need to.
Just because you’d be embarrassed to drive one because of your ego doesn’t stop a van from being the best, safest option.
Lol, no. Two seater, shitty suspension, loud af. I take company vans on occasion when needed and one is available, but yeah you try driving one daily. Ain’t great. Also really don’t like having to unload and move everything from one vehicle to another.
Your perspective makes it clear you’ve never had a job that required you to lug around a shit ton of tools and materials.
Always was.
The idea is cool but 20k for a truck without paint and shitty capabilities is DOA.