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Old 02-25-08, 07:50 AM
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Default So someone at my job bought a new truck...

A really really LARGE TRUCK.
Its not enough for me to say that this truck is Large.
To fully understand this beast I wanted to show you some size comparisons.

My GS vs Truck


Mini vs Truck


Both vs Truck
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Old 02-25-08, 08:26 AM
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Ah come to Michigan
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Old 02-25-08, 09:50 AM
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^haha i know like 70% of cars are trucks
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Are you sure that's not a Kenworth? That thing's ridiculous.
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Old 02-25-08, 09:55 AM
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Then again I raised my FJ 3 inches and slapped on some 33's so it looks big next to my GS
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Congratulations



Hate to see the gas bill at the pump
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Old 02-25-08, 10:23 AM
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How big is the driver?

Sometimes, small people like big trucks.

It reminds me of a friend of mine who rides the same bike as I do. She's 5'3" and has to leap onto the bike. I'm 5'10" and I have to tiptoe to ride the bike...

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Originally Posted by J.P.
Ah come to Michigan
No kidding lol
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Old 02-25-08, 11:16 AM
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He is about 5'10" more or less.
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"reasonable size"

Go to Atlanta......
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Isn't that a Ford 350?

My friend has one of those, F350 Turbo Diesel

Biggest truck I had ever seen!
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why do ppl in southern states even need a truck like that?
its funny a see those alot in Navada also
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Very few people NEED a truck like that. But truthfully, how many people NEED a car that will go over 100mph?

If he can afford it, rock on. I'd never want one unless I had a fifth wheel to haul a racecar.
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Originally Posted by hass
No kidding lol
Hahaha, +3. It gets ridiculous here sometimes, but I always laugh in a good way. Scariest thing was seeing an International around here and once when I was in Florida.
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Originally Posted by NoS
Isn't that a Ford 350?

My friend has one of those, F350 Turbo Diesel

Biggest truck I had ever seen!
I think that's a last gen. superduty (F-250).

I think the F-350 is typically a 'duelly' (quad rear tires to handle heavier 5th wheel trailers and loads).

That F-250 has a 'lift kit' on it making it higher and making it look even more imposing. No one needs a kit like that unless they're planning on driving over MAJOR rocks (boulders ) or through DEEEEEEP water.

I've driven my wife's bone stock F-150 through a pretty deep stream - it was fun but a bit scary!

The NEW F-250 by the way, is way nicer in and out.
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