Fordlover wrote:
the bear II wrote:
Pickups are getting scary expensive...
In 1973 I ordered a 1974 model Dodge 1500 4X4 from the factory. I ordered the base model no radio, rubber floor mats, no A/C it was as stripped as possible. The cost out the door was $3800. It wouldn't surprise me if a 2018 equivalent would be over $25,000.
Using an online inflation calculator and inputting your info:
$3,800 in 1973 equals $21,586.86 in 2017.
Considering the advancement of modern vehicles over that 1973 truck, I think 25000 for a new work truck isn't too bad. Of course that new work truck might be closer to 30,000.
Absolute cheapest 4x4 fullsize truck (Ram 1500 regular cab with no options) is over $31,000. (Ford is $32,000, GM a bit more.)
