You can buy whatever vehicle you want. Just don't pretend that there's something wrong with the design of the seats in a smaller car (as you were doing) to justify it.
Apparently, you have a reading comprehension problem to go along with your personality disorder.
I NEVER SAID "there is something wrong with the seats in a smaller car." I said THEY DON'T WORK FOR ME (because, well, they don't- or at least not on most small cars, there are exceptions). This was in response to some jerk (I can't remember if it was you) who claimed that "people only buy trucks to "appear manly"" or similar ridiculous blather.
And trust me, son, a "Prius" ain't got to cut it.
Not if you fail to take responsibility for your health, no. But I guess being a Libertarian you aren't big on personal responsibility . . .
What are you talking about?
Oh, I get it, you are being a know-it-all judgmental jerk who ASSumes anyone who isn't a pencil neck must be "unhealthy."
Son, I'm well past 50. I've never spent a day in the hospital. Never had a broken bone. Never had any medical procedure more significant than the "you're over 50, so you need a colonoscopy" thing (btw, I passed that with no problems at all, thanks for your concern). I'm plenty healthy.
My whole damned family is big. My grandmother was big even when she died at 101. My great grandfather was big when he died at 100 after catching pneumonia.
My parents are both big and well into their 80s with no serious health problems. Their smaller, "fit" friends are dropping like flies. The good news is, my dad is still big and strong enough to act as a pall bearer.
You can't really be foolish enough to be drinking the "anyone who doesn't fit the government approved size charts is going to die young" Kool Aid, can you?
Again, if you're interested in changing these choices maybe I can help. PM me.
If I ever take advice from someone like you on ANYTHING, please have the kindness to call the local Alzheimer's facility, because I'll probably be 95, dazed, and confused before that ever happens.
If you find my tone with you brusque, please review your own posts. I've responded in kind.
I get it. You are an overly aggressive, judgmental, keyboard warrior with a reading comprehension problem.
You are hardly unique on the internet. Trolls, bullies, and punks are everywhere.
And to get back on topic: I prefer trucks for all of the reasons I stated before.
We went out and test drove a new Silverado today.
As I still like to get the best value for my money, I actually like the no frills "work truck" version of the Silverado. It's not as "no frills" as my 2002, but it's still pretty basic. Minimal chrome, fabric seats (which I prefer, leather may look cool, but in summer in Texas, it's not fun if you wear shorts), far less "doo dads" than the other versions.
Anyway, I liked the truck, though it feels a fair amount bigger than my older Silverado. It rides higher, just feels heavier, I practically had to push my wife into it (she's "vertically challenged," and it has no running board to help shorter people get in like the higher end models have).
And, of course, the price is ridiculous (this statement, however, applies to almost all vehicles today).
Given that I don't drive a lot these days, I am also considering smaller vehicles. Believe it or not, my large behind fit pretty comfortably into a Chevy Spark, which had far more room than I expected. It's not my ideal vehicle because it is a bit small (and really under powered), but I will think about it because 1) it's cheap and 2) it's far more environmentally friendly.
I probably won't buy just yet, because my old truck is still running fine. I also need to check the F150 and maybe the Toyota.
Plus, I still hold out some hope that the car I really want to buy will become available sometime soon:
http://www.eliomotors.com/I actually got to sit in one of the prototypes of the Elio a year ago, and it had an incredible amount of space. Hard to believe though it may be, this car will probably fit anyone smaller than Shaquille O'Neal.
Anyway, I prefer trucks, but I'm not married to the idea. I will consider smaller vehicles.
But if I DO CHOOSE a truck, it won't be because it makes me "feel like a big man" or similar ridiculous nonsense, it will be because I've decided it's the best vehicle for me.