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REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

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Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#61
The website is all hype with very little substance, as well as the taint of AI slop. If they aren't willing to share details, I'm not interested.

As a benchmark, I would use Slate, who have so far done an excellent job providing information and updates on their truck.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#62
post #51

My first reaction after seeing a website with vibecoded aesthetics was to wonder if this is even real, but apparently, it is - at least to the extent of getting some press coverage: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/usa/startup-wants-build-sma... https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71667299/reo-industries-r...

Am I the only one around here who’s sick and tired of the bitching and moaning on every post about how something was vibe coded or written by AI? Without fail, someone complains and it shoots up to the top of the comments. It’s gotten ridiculous and it’s off topic. The easiest thing for you to do is just not engage with the post if you don’t like it. You people don’t need to pollute the comment section for anyone els…

It seems like everyone is more worried about how something was made rather than what it is or whether or not the work is good on its own merit. Ironic from a group that is surely using AI tools in their own work.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#63
My question is: why select a name that for most people, if they recognize the name at all, is a band from the 70s-80s? How many people other than old farts like me even know how to properly pronounce the name? (Because they'll think it's pronounced like the band name.)

It's one thing to ride on nostalgia, but how much nostalgia is there for a company whos heyday was 100 years ago, and went out of business (well, merged) 60 years ago? The only nostalgia this old guy has is remembering my grandfather talking about the Speedwagon he had back in the day.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#64
post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Am I the only one around here who’s sick and tired of the bitching and moaning on every post about how something was vibe coded or written by AI? Without fail, someone complains and it shoots up to the top of the comments. It’s gotten ridiculous and it’s off topic. The easiest thing for you to do is just not engage with the post if you don’t like it. You people don’t need to pollute the comment section for anyone els…

You could have simply just not engaged…? It’s no different. You’re doing a similar pollution! The lack of self-awareness is baffling.

There is something to be said about this particular style of argument, as it's akin to the "paradox of tolerance".

Ultimately I think the most fair thing is to let both sides attempt to build support until a clear victor emerges.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

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post #62
post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Am I the only one around here who’s sick and tired of the bitching and moaning on every post about how something was vibe coded or written by AI? Without fail, someone complains and it shoots up to the top of the comments. It’s gotten ridiculous and it’s off topic. The easiest thing for you to do is just not engage with the post if you don’t like it. You people don’t need to pollute the comment section for anyone els…

It seems like everyone is more worried about how something was made rather than what it is or whether or not the work is good on its own merit. Ironic from a group that is surely using AI tools in their own work.

How it is made is often a strong indicator of whether or not the work is good.

You don't find many literary masterpieces scrawled in permanent market on a toilet wall.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#67
post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The interesting thing in the US is that a lot of pickups, possibly most of them, are purchased for regular daily driving. None of the people I know with pickups have trailers.

I love seeing Ram 6000 Max Diesel Rampage Pros who’s sole job is going to work and Walmart.

It's honestly not that many. That's a very expensive truck for a daily driver. Most likely they have a large Airstream camper, horse trailer, or 5th wheel trailer or similar that they pull with it.

Sure, some people just like a big diesel truck for ego reasons. But the cost of them limits most people's ability to endulge that.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#68
post #3

Is there anything special in making a $21k gas truck in 2026? I’m guessing you could get a second hand gas truck for this price?

Ford Maverick starts at $28k, and they're running about $3k in incentives at the moment. So it's a competitive price but nothing too wild versus what we have already.

The Maverick is a different class of vehicle: it has a unibody with no mechanical 4x4.

Re: REO Trucks I4 4WD Pickup Truck Starts at $21,500

#70
post #69

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And an ICE. Snooze.

EV pickups are a novelty.

Good luck replacing 800 proprietary battery cells yourself or attempting any kind of repair on contemporary iPads-with-wheels without mandatory specialized equipment and documentation.

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