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Fits 2 sticks of butter, cream, coffee, and chocolate chips in the center console. More updates later.

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[–] MakingWork@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

2500 calories in that console to match the truck.

I can't help notice that your temperature is set to 22 and 23 degrees. Mine is set to low.

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 minute ago

Yeah she us thirsty alright, these 6.6l gassers punish you hard for having a heavy foot, even with the 10spd behind em. I had the choice of diesel or gas, but my last diesel was a shop queen, and with the price of diesel, there not much savings anymore. I like to keep the inside of the truck consistent, I only put it at low to cool the inside down quickly. Apart from that, the direct cold blowing on me bothers me too much.

[–] gigastasio@sh.itjust.works 8 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Ride her like a gentleman.

(Oh, and also kindly be a good driver in your new vehicle lol.)

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 9 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

With great power comes great responsibility. My last truck I got 600,000km out of her, the break up was hard though. Going 110km/hr on highway. pulling a loaded trailer. Cylinder 1 connecting rod bearing failed heat siezed stalled, no brake assist or power steering. A bit of a pucker factor.

[–] Bluewing@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago

Anytime you can park a truck and trailer like that and still walk away is a good job.

Source: In my MUCH younger days, I jacked knifed a semi truck and trailer at 60mph/100kph on black ice. The most fun ride I have ever had AND I still was able to drive it home.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works 7 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (3 children)

Congratulations on the emotional support brodozer.

Edit

Sorry, this isn’t the place to be dickish about this. I have a visceral reaction to big trucks for my own reasons, but I need to learn to let people enjoy things.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 hours ago

I hate bro dozers.

I have work trucks myself, for work.

Soccer mom in a lifted escelade pickup are a danger to humanity and should be illegal.

[–] the_tab_key@lemmy.world 10 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

Not saying you're correct or incorrect on is purpose for OP, but sometimes trucks like this are necessary.

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 16 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

Yes, absolutely. Am skilled trades and do a lot of work on commercial marine vessels, bulk carriers, barges, drill platforms, and tugs. I won't go into further detail as it might get too exciting. It's lemmy they get upset over the slight though of pickup trucks.

[–] runner_g@piefed.blahaj.zone 9 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The trades are important, congrats on the new truck. how does the center console storage compare you your last vehicle?

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 4 points 10 hours ago

The last one was 2011 ram 3500, it had a nice deep square hole in the center console, the cup holders were on the passenger side so I used the hole more for drinks. And it definitely couldn't hold as much stuff. But on the plus side, it was just the right size and place for holding a bag of road snacks. A bag of cherries, grapes, chips, popcorn, Picards penuts, etc. On this new one, I have to reach forward a bit to grab a snack.

[–] sudoMakeUser@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 hours ago

Half of Lemmy gets upset at the thought of regular cars, let alone pickup trucks. They have a hard time understanding that some people need them.

[–] mbp@slrpnk.net 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I bet you use Windows as well

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 8 points 9 hours ago

Mirrors and cameras to.

[–] The_v@lemmy.world -2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

No it's not really necessary. For many trades a van or a small box truck is more practical. It's what most of the world outside of North America uses.

Pickup trucks popularity as a status or recreational vehicle has heavily influenced the modern design. It's made the newer models harder to use for work without significant modification.

I have driven pickup trucks for work for 20 years now. It's gotten so that I dread having to purchase a new one. It seems like every new model has more "features" to break.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 hours ago

My rule to tradies in pickups is "if it's dirty, it's deserved." Friend of my dad's a landscaper and the mud is usually hip-height at least.

[–] baggachipz@sh.itjust.works -2 points 12 hours ago

Sure, about 5% of the time, they’re totally necessary. Other 95… ornamental.

[–] Mpatch@lemmy.world 6 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks! I love it probably the best truck gm has made quiet, comfortable, sit up high. Great infotainment, you should see how much room I had left in the bed after the trip to costco! I'd recommend 10/10

[–] ddplf@szmer.info 1 points 3 hours ago

you should see how much room I had left in the bed after the trip to costco!

Crazy deal, trading in your wife for a truck!