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[–] mrgoosmoos@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

I've been tempted by a FordRanger/MazdaB2000 over the years. still am

I have a wagon. It's rusted to shit. I should have taken better care of it, but I didn't realize how difficult it would be to replace when I bought it nearly 10 years ago. I just bought a slightly smaller wagon, with a little less towing and hauling capacity (both power and space and capability). a little pickup would be a good way for me to still be able to tow some slightly heavier loads safely, and have some of the "this is a just work vehicle" capability. but until then, we'll see how the smaller wagon handles the utility trailer. mostly just worried about braking, I'll have to lighten the max load a bit. this new car is a 2012 and basically rust free on the frame. I'm hoping to make it last until cars are inoffensive again. or at least far less offensive