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why are there no pickup trucks in europe

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transparent insane nowag meetinghouse
  07/01/25
low T
nubile ladyboy lodge
  07/03/25
according to Top Gear the primary reason is that Europeans w...
Odious Abode Rigor
  07/01/25
In Italy people leave their cars unlocked so you can move th...
transparent insane nowag meetinghouse
  07/02/25
but those cars are worth like 300 euros and have nothing in ...
Odious Abode Rigor
  07/02/25
Pickup trucks, particularly large ones, are less common in E...
racy office mental disorder
  07/01/25
"pickup trucks are becoming more popular in Europe, par...
yapping wine principal's office
  07/02/25
Value added chicken or something.
Elite coiffed piazza mother
  07/02/25
Hopefully Cowgod sees this thread. Differences between Ameri...
pearly kitchen
  07/02/25
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pearly kitchen
  07/03/25
1. American Scumbags have Clique-consciousness. Euros are ju...
fishy bespoke university
  07/03/25
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pearly kitchen
  07/03/25
devastating
Talented Alcoholic National Coffee Pot
  07/03/25
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pearly kitchen
  07/04/25
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Floppy Stead Kitty Cat
  07/04/25
—cowgod
laughsome honey-headed school
  07/04/25
Europeans are so poor
domesticated outnumbered azn casino
  07/03/25
Europeans are so, so poor
big theater stage ceo
  07/04/25
speaking only for italy, there is massive density and ancien...
wonderful hyperactive bawdyhouse
  07/03/25
but how does their society survive without pickup trucks
transparent insane nowag meetinghouse
  07/03/25
Is this you lashing out against "white americans?"...
fishy bespoke university
  07/03/25
just trying to understand the cliquelessness of native white...
transparent insane nowag meetinghouse
  07/03/25
Socialist countries smooth over the human tendency to form C...
fishy bespoke university
  07/03/25
Deliveries in inner cities with the tiny roads seem to be ha...
Gold Well-lubricated Headpube
  07/03/25
or donkey
azure therapy
  07/04/25
There are some pickup truck dealers: https://dusa.nl/ Not...
bright flickering trailer park
  07/04/25
try navigating the oldtown streets in a F150. this is why ev...
azure therapy
  07/04/25
Because it's a race to the bottom and Euros are smart enough...
buck-toothed clown
  07/04/25
Don’t modern trucks cost a lot? The average Europea...
Umber people who are hurt set
  07/04/25
yes but I think the question makes more sense when you ask &...
Odious Abode Rigor
  07/04/25


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Date: July 1st, 2025 8:23 PM
Author: transparent insane nowag meetinghouse



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:20 AM
Author: nubile ladyboy lodge

low T

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Date: July 1st, 2025 8:23 PM
Author: Odious Abode Rigor

according to Top Gear the primary reason is that Europeans would just steal anything you left in the back, which tracks

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49064732)



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Date: July 2nd, 2025 12:51 PM
Author: transparent insane nowag meetinghouse

In Italy people leave their cars unlocked so you can move their car to get through narrow streets

Not buying it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49066325)



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Date: July 2nd, 2025 5:47 PM
Author: Odious Abode Rigor

but those cars are worth like 300 euros and have nothing in them because italians are poor

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49067049)



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Date: July 1st, 2025 8:29 PM
Author: racy office mental disorder

Pickup trucks, particularly large ones, are less common in Europe due to a combination of factors including urbanization, cost, and cultural differences in vehicle usage. European cities are often densely populated with narrow streets, making larger vehicles like pickup trucks less practical. Additionally, fuel costs and taxes can make pickup trucks more expensive to own and operate than other vehicle types.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Urban Environment and Infrastructure:

Limited Space:

European cities are characterized by narrow streets, tight parking spaces, and smaller roads, making it difficult to maneuver and park large pickup trucks.

Urban Focus:

A significant portion of the European population lives in urban areas, where smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles are better suited for daily commuting and errands.

2. Cost and Fuel Efficiency:

Higher Fuel Prices:

Fuel costs are generally higher in Europe compared to the US, and pickup trucks, with their often larger engines, tend to be less fuel-efficient, making them more expensive to run.

Taxes and Import Duties:

Import duties and taxes on vehicles, particularly those considered large or luxury, can be substantial, further increasing the cost of owning a pickup truck.

3. Cultural Differences:

Vehicle Usage:

In some European countries, pickup trucks are primarily seen as commercial vehicles for work purposes, rather than a general-purpose vehicle for everyday use like in the US.

Alternatives:

Europeans may prefer smaller vans or multi-space vehicles for transporting goods or equipment, or they might utilize trailers towed by smaller cars, which are more common and practical in their environment.

Safety Concerns:

Some European countries have stricter regulations regarding vehicle size and safety, and large pickup trucks may not always meet these standards.

4. Growing Popularity (with caveats):

Emerging Trend:

While still not as common as in the US, pickup trucks are becoming more popular in Europe, particularly among certain demographics and for specific purposes.

Lifestyle Vehicles:

Some manufacturers are marketing pickup trucks as lifestyle vehicles, appealing to those who enjoy outdoor activities or need a vehicle for both work and leisure.

Specialized Uses:

Pickup trucks are also used by tradespeople and businesses that require hauling equipment or goods, but even in these cases, smaller vans or specialized vehicles may be preferred.

In summary, while pickup trucks are not as prevalent in Europe as they are in North America, their presence is growing, driven by changing consumer preferences and the availability of more versatile and fuel-efficient models.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49064754)



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Date: July 2nd, 2025 5:49 PM
Author: yapping wine principal's office

"pickup trucks are becoming more popular in Europe, particularly among certain demographics"

ChatGPT can say "North African and Middle Eastern immigrants" here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49067052)



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Date: July 2nd, 2025 5:48 PM
Author: Elite coiffed piazza mother

Value added chicken or something.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49067051)



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Date: July 2nd, 2025 5:51 PM
Author: pearly kitchen

Hopefully Cowgod sees this thread. Differences between American and European Scumbag Clique or something.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49067058)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:19 AM
Author: pearly kitchen



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068419)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:36 AM
Author: fishy bespoke university

1. American Scumbags have Clique-consciousness. Euros are just different gradients of Loser and Prep. They don't have sports. Sure, football is one thing, but they don't even have baseball ffs. They don't have Tech Firms. It's a Cliqueless Continent. There's no reason to use an expensive vehicle to express your Clique if you don't have a Clique.

2. Europeans are Poor, so if they drive it's something small af

3. Many Europeans don't drive even if they aren't Poor

4. Europe has $8/gallon gas

5. Europe has Displacement Tax sometimes

6. Europe has Small Parking Spaces

7. Non-work trucks only got popular in like 1999 in the U.S. due to a combination of factors - the SUV zeitgeist, prole drift, prole overcompensation for economic Ruin, and the decline of sedans. Large sedans and personal luxury coupes were loathed by Gen X and later boomers and car reviewers. Euro/Jap cars were seen as superior because of Handling and Engineering even if they vibrate hard af on a smooth straight road and have weak air conditioning, couches on wheels became a Joke. Trucks replaced couches on wheels. If a prole couldn't have his weirdly-named domestic Car with allusions to pre-WWI royalty and Sabre-wielding grenadiers like Cutlass Supreme or Grand Marquis without being a joke, then he'd drop the pretense of being an emissary of the Crown of Queen Victoria and just double-down on his Scumminess. IOW, the Clique System was becoming more and more salient. You couldn't just be a Normal Guy who smoked 3 packs a day and had an ashtray in the armrest of his Lesabre, being both Educated or Uneducated and handy around the house with meaty hands and no tattoos and whose wife doesn't cheat on him and making like $50k in 1978 dollars. No more Normal Bros are allowed after the End of History. Clique Stratification is how we play the zero-sum game of modernity. Technology no longer advances. It Disrupts. The Engineers of old created and displaced infrastructure. In the age of the Loser, we can only displace one another. Hence, we Stratify in order to avoid ignominy and Loseriness. This segues to the State of Gaming btw, which I'll leave for another day.

—cowgod



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068442)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:40 AM
Author: pearly kitchen



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:43 AM
Author: Talented Alcoholic National Coffee Pot

devastating

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068454)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 8:44 AM
Author: pearly kitchen



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49071460)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 2:52 PM
Author: Floppy Stead Kitty Cat



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Date: July 4th, 2025 8:46 AM
Author: laughsome honey-headed school

—cowgod

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49071466)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:20 AM
Author: domesticated outnumbered azn casino

Europeans are so poor

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068421)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 2:44 PM
Author: big theater stage ceo

Europeans are so, so poor



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49072086)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:42 AM
Author: wonderful hyperactive bawdyhouse

speaking only for italy, there is massive density and ancient planning that would make a personal truck impossible.

In big cities like Rome, the streets were laid out for donkeys or whatever. Zero parking lots, few garages. You need to RAM your vehicle into whatever tiny space available, and finding a spot for a 1500 or F150 would mean driving around the entire day and still failing. It would be hard even to move down streets.

Small towns are no different. The residential and commercial buildings are all packed in tight. No place to park, and you also need to navigate tiny streets barely wide enough for one car. People hop their little smartcars onto sidewalks all the time to get past ongoing traffic. Meanwhile four scooters are zipping around them.

There is a lot of open and empty rural space, tho. Idk why they dont have trucks out there. Probably just too expensive to buy them, and lack of infrastructure to build or import them to sell to city dwellers means even more expense.

The market conditions just dont support pick ups

Having one would be like having a school bus in the US as your personal vehicle. Major pain in your ass as nothing is built to accomodate you

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068453)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:50 AM
Author: transparent insane nowag meetinghouse

but how does their society survive without pickup trucks

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068467)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:51 AM
Author: fishy bespoke university

Is this you lashing out against "white americans?" Go back to your home country ffs

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068469)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 8:55 AM
Author: transparent insane nowag meetinghouse

just trying to understand the cliquelessness of native white europeans. the only exception seems to be the UK

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068487)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 9:01 AM
Author: fishy bespoke university

Socialist countries smooth over the human tendency to form Cliques imo. England is the most right-wing among them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068500)



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Date: July 3rd, 2025 9:03 AM
Author: Gold Well-lubricated Headpube

Deliveries in inner cities with the tiny roads seem to be handled by trucks like these: https://minitrucks.net/cdn/shop/files/mini-truck-stock-subaru.jpg?v=1614309789

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49068505)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 2:52 PM
Author: azure therapy

or donkey

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49072108)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 9:21 AM
Author: bright flickering trailer park

There are some pickup truck dealers: https://dusa.nl/

Note that equivalent models cost almost double what they would in the US though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49071501)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 1:35 PM
Author: azure therapy

try navigating the oldtown streets in a F150. this is why everyone drives scooters

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49071903)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 1:45 PM
Author: buck-toothed clown

Because it's a race to the bottom and Euros are smart enough to realize this unlike dumbass birdshits. You can see on US roads the trucks are getting bigger and bigger. Cybertruck is the latest monstrosity but I am sure we are working on eclipsing that with something even more hideous. In a few years we will be driving tanks.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49071925)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 2:28 PM
Author: Umber people who are hurt set

Don’t modern trucks cost a lot?

The average European makes like 40k

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49072043)



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Date: July 4th, 2025 2:49 PM
Author: Odious Abode Rigor

yes but I think the question makes more sense when you ask "why do even british farmers not get a pickup truck and instead haul farm equipment around in a fucking range rover?"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5745128&forum_id=2#49072098)