Porsche, though. They took away the manual in the GT3, and so many people complained (and some did crazy expensive conversions) that they brought it back for the new one.

This is a good point. If I was going to get a new car to replace my E30, it would be a BR-Z or Miata, not a 2 series.

Also, more control, and the best theft protection you can put on your car.

If you’re gonna be an idiot, might as well be an impressive one!

Agreed, but also

I will say, though, that the financial arguement is completely valid in some cases. If you buy a car on top of the truck you already have, less money for you. But someone could take the money they were about to spend on a brand new truck, and spend the same amount on a used truck and used car.

Okay man, you do you. At least you use yours for something besides commuting.

My idea of fun is good handling, good acceleration, good braking, and a comfy ride. You’re welcome to buy all the big trucks you want.

I will never understand why more people don’t do this (especially truck people).

From what I’ve experienced (ex valet), they ride significantly worse than 90% of all cars. They’re a bit better than the other American trucks, but Tundras are the smoothest (at least on asphalt).

I wish all truck owners also had a regular car or motorcycle. Unless you’re actually using it, commuting in a truck seems a bit ridiculous. I’ve heard a few people say it’s fun...I had a job where I drove everything under the sun, and trucks are by far the least fun on a paved road. More expensive, too.

Ha! That is terrifying. I saw a similar one that does a great job showing the main difference between the Toyobaru twins.

Chomp chomp, motherfucker.

Just so you know, this is what I mean by ground clearance:

It’s true! I’ve never owned one, but I’ve had a few friends who let me steal rides. “Budget Ducati” is underselling it. 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_and_motorcycle_dynamics

Dude...you need to do more research. Lower CoG is more stable in cars, not bikes. One turns, one leans. Wheelbase and fork angle do not affect the height of the bike, because you can just shorten the suspension to compensate. 

I hope my reply didn’t come off as condescending, I just want to help you understand this. 

Hold the hammer upright (aka above your hand, like a motorcycle above its tires). Same thing. Head in hand, super easy. Handle in hand, much harder. Look up rotational moments of inertia, because I can’t explain it better than that in an internet post.

I got to drive a few 1st gen Volts when I was a valet, they were surprisingly fun! I bet it saves your dad a fair bit of money if he commutes in it.