RE: New Pickup Truck on the market
No offense to my Northern brothers, but not all of us think the same way...
I personally think this truck is fantastic. Why should one make fun of people for owning big trucks? It's just like making fun of someone who rides motorcycles on the street or sleds in the snow. (sled = northern speak for snowmobile if you're not from that part of the world).
I have owned and participated in all of the things mentioned above, but I still ride by bike - (bicycle) - to work every now and then as well. None of the above indicate that I have either a Napoleon complex -(4X4 truck), nor eco-nut tendencies - (bicycle).
Sure the Intl. truck is over the top, but does a person really need a 200+mph bullet bike or sports car? Probably not, but I still want to be able to own one someday!
... In fact, my family probably doesn't "need" a '96 Mark VIII in the garage when the minivan and truck are all we need, but it sure is fun to take her out for a spin a couple of times a week.
I say do what you enjoy, buy what you want and can afford, and try to make the world a better place in everything you do. There are already enough people trying to tear it down out there.
Bottom line - At least one Canadian likes this truck, but also fully respects the opinions of those who don't. Hope you all have a great day!
Best Regards,
Eric "Canuck" Erickson
P.S. Ron - Just think of all the bikes and sleds you could pull behind that beast!
