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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MB2timer
That would make for an ultra quick getaway!
Ha! Not in this pick-up truck.
0-60 is about 9 seconds.
Tops out at 85 MPH, and at that speed you hope one or ore of the tires don't go "boom!".
Sticks out like a sore thumb.


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I have a pick-up truck that I like to park as close to the entrance as possible, and leave it running while I'm shopping. Never had any door dings.
Why do you leave it running?
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Why do you leave it running?
It’s a great strategy for getting it stolen. I might start doing it, but my insurance probably wouldn’t pay.
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Originally Posted by L1Wolf
Why do you leave it running?
Primarily, to keep my Belgian/German bite dog nice and comfy. Annoying the leaf lickers environmentalists is a nice bonus.

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It’s a great strategy for getting it stolen.
Oh, it would be an interesting time for the would be thief. To be fair, I do lock the truck, for any would be thieves' protection.




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