On Sun, 2 Feb 2014 06:58:30 -0800 (PST), Harry K
wrote:

On Sunday, February 2, 2014 5:32:20 AM UTC-8, (PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per :

HAving moved up from a Ranger, it did take a little getting used to
driving it. SWMBO still won't get in the left seat. It really drives
well, though.

My F150 is the worst-driving vehicle I've ever owned. The Suburban was
pretty bad, but at least it went in snow without 4wd. The F150 really
*needs* 4wd and the rear end wants to break away on almost anything
short of perfectly-dry pavement.

OTOH, it's envelope is pretty close to my own envelope and that's a good
thing. If I were driving a Porsche, I'd probably be dead within the

year.

You are describing ANY 2x half-ton pickup. Without some weight in the bed they are very light on the rear end. At least the suburban has some weight back there. You are also grossly exaggerating the handling characteristics. That you can't drive one like a sports car and are thereby disappointed only shows you don't understand the purpose for which they were built.

It's a WORK truck, not a play-toy although I see way too many 4xs that are bought as, and treated like, play toys.

I bought mine because I'm always doing something around the house.
Cars just don't cut it if you're a DIY homeowner.