Yeah, 145km/h might be a liiitle under powered. I drive between 120km/h to 130km/h on the US interstates.

A buddy of mine got his Tacoma tailgate stolen in broad daylight during a kid’s football game… I hope any really valuable parts are secured…

not equipped for actual utility

Doesn’t that guy know?! He’s not getting any actual utility from this truck! 😱

what if cars don’t have be ridicules in size

Then you may be interested in this vehicle. It’s about as long as the Kia Niro at 4.4m.

carrying dead weight

I mean, even in a 5 seater sedan, you’re gonna be carrying dead weight. Are you suggesting everyone ride bikes or motorcycles instead?

Whoops! I did mean the Toyota Pickup. Thanks! https://www.iseecars.com/car/1985-toyota-pickup-dimensions

One thing that makes me nervous is that there are so many screws exposed. It seems like it would be really easy for thieves to just walk up with a hex key and steal your bumper or panels… 🤔

at least a few will pause and realize, “Wait, other countries have higher standards…”

Nice thought, but too generous. If you’re not England, France, or maybe Germany, then we consider you a third world country. (Incorrectly!)

If anything, this will piss them off more: “How dare these third world countries reject the world’s best food?!”