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Quite a few do get used. And I know quite a few people with polished ones that do get used for work. But then I know a few new defenders and discos used to drag diggers around.
Crew cabs are really good at doing lots of things badly.
If you need all aspects of a pickup then they are great. If you don't need any aspect then something else is better. But there is no way an old Volvo would do what a proper work pickup will do.
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Aren't the newer pick ups just a tax benefit thing not a serious work vehicle.
Certainly aren’t work oriented, i work in forestry and a carpeted floor in a vehicle is a right PIA.
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...you forgot about the dog(s)...back seat is ideal for them....
Back seat?, ours prefers the front seat
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I believe that Practical Classics made a cardboard, full size replica of a real Mini and then built it inside the BMW.
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A few months ago I had a play in dogs danglies new JCW mini….up the twisty roads in the borders. Oh what fun.
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Looks like the Taco is an amazingly massive 2" wider, and another massive 2" longer....
Might you be thinking of the Tundra ?
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It really depends. A mate has a Ranger Raptor because he's got back into deer stalking big time. The boot on that is a decent size but that's because the vehicle is huge, it's 7ft wide for Pete's sake.
The crew cab means that the wife and daughter have space to sit, huge boot for stuff. I'd say it's a used vehicle but not a "working" vehicle if you see what I mean. For him it works well as it is a compromise of all things. For me the 110 (ex-)Station Wagon is a better suit because you can fit longer stuff in being all enclosed. I've changed the rear windowed panels for solid sides.
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In the USA you have the roads and the parking for them (plus fuel prices are kind of reasonable)...here in the UK (and especially in London) there's just no room I think.
I remember doing a fly drive to the west coast a few years ago....the Jeep Grand Cherokee we hired was just an average size car over there!
I remember doing a fly drive to the west coast a few years ago....the Jeep Grand Cherokee we hired was just an average size car over there!
