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I really don't understand the appeal of cars of that size...
I had a co-worker who got an oversized and lifted monster of a pickup, and I asked him what he's compensating for. He replied "my height" - he was a short but good natured guy, we had a good laugh.
Honestly, I do.
When I drive my sensible sedan I like to see a few cars in front of me to be able to respond better to hazards, not just some GMC's ass directly in front of me. I allow proper following distance, but with a...idk about majority, but damn it's a lot of those trucks around me, I can't see around unless I'm unreasonably far back. And electrician vans etc. Being put at an even field butt-to-ground speaking makes it easier to see around them and even over sedans. And in this category, the lights from even other sedans are in my eyes and I have a severe astigmatism in both eyes, getting above to the point where lights aren't in my eyes is honestly safer for everyone since car manufacturers refuse to quit with the blinding white lights.
What's more, sometimes I have to move a chair or bedframe etc that doesn't fit in my car, and I have to call a guy I know with a truck. If I did get one, not only could I quit bothering him, I could help others too. I like helping my friends, so I see this as a positive.
And then there's shit I don't need but like I'm not every person on earth and others have different needs. Towing boats and trailers and shit, my boss tows 20-30' trailers all the time with his, y'know? I don't need one that can do that, but others do.
I mean I'm not likely to get one anytime soon lol, and even if I did it wouldn't be like some extended cab dually, but I can understand the appeal at least.