The only thing I will be adding to my hopeful Slate will be a set of speakers, and that's about it. I like the idea of a stripped down vehicle. It's how I've always bought them. So, no worries for me
Dan
I always buy stripped down cars, and refuse to buy anything newer than 2015. Never had a backup camera, no screens in the car, Until recently, always had a manual transmission (herniated disk in my neck makes my right shoulder painful, so I sadly had to go automatic), my truck has crank windows...
I always find it funny that they compare the bed of a new truck to an old truck. I ONLY buy trucks with 8' beds, otherwise, you cut down on the utility. I have no idea why they shrunk down the bed for a 4-door. If you want that, just get a Suburban or something.
But, I agree, my 2500HD is...
I'd like a slider, but a pop-out would work too. I would rather have a slider though. My current truck doesn't have that, and they only make a slider with the power slider option. My truck is a very stripped down fleet truck, so I don't even have a button for that. I miss the slider.
Dan
Oh man, I really miss those vent windows. I had those in a few vehicles, back in the day, and I really miss them, especially in my truck. Yes, if you can, bring 'em back!
Dan
Beats me. I know some young folks that don't want one because of the lack of tech, but when I talk to folks my own age, they are all over this truck.
Dan
Having owned an 80's Toyota (I think mine was an '84), I agree. I gotta tell you though, I loved my little Toyota. I only got rid of it as the frame was completely rusted through and no longer safe to operate. But I thoroughly enjoyed that stripped down little truck.
Dan
Kroked, another vote for preaching to the choir. I would NEVER want a Maverick. Total waste. If you are going to get one of those... may as well get a wagon. I log for a truck with no frills. The 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD in my avatar is a stripped down fleet truck. Crank windows, AM/FM...
That's another option Slate can add... a headache rack. Had that happen where a load shifted while loading it and shattered my back window. Been installing headache racks on my trucks ever since
Dan
I always felt a truck isn't a truck unless it has an 8' bed. But, I think it's all in how you are going to use your truck. My Silverado 2500HD is used as a tool for me, and I often haul lumber, drywall, etc, as well as heavy vintage machinery, so I need a heavy duty, 8' bed for my truck needs...
I normally do not purchase items with a company logo because, to me, it feels like I am paying THEM to advertise for THEM. So, unless a company gives me the logo shirt, hat, etc. for free, I refuse.
However, I believe in SLATE so much, I went ahead and ordered a T-shirt (pocketless) and a...