The Breakdown

  • Used buy dodges new-car depreciation tax
  • Common parts, driveway repairs for decades
  • Practical cargo space without truck bloat
  • Newer trims sneak in more electronics
  • Check service history on high-mileage examples

Side Effects

ancestors filing approval forms, neighbors suddenly helpful

Buy Instead

Pair it with a simple roof rack — turns it into a proper utility rig without subscriptions or bloat.