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by null_object 1590 days ago
> In EU you don't see trucks or many heavy vehicles like that at all.

It’s a side-issue, but I see this type of statement all the time about “Europe” and have to say, in Sweden - and even on the suburban streets of Stockholm - these enormous American pickups and SUVs are amazingly common (although most of them don’t go over the 3500kilo limit).
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gerikson 1590 days ago
They are not as common as in the US. And crucially, they are not (yet) a status symbol. Someone who can afford a vehicle like that as a daily driver (not a contractor) will get a huge-ass Merc or Audi instead.

Work vehicles in Stockholm are mostly small vans.

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jlcoff 1589 days ago
> They are not as common as in the US

I'm not sure we're living in the same US ...

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gerikson 1589 days ago
Top selling vehicles 2021 USA (https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g36005989/best-selling-car...)

  1. Ford F-series  
  2. Ram pickup  
  3. Chevrolet Silverado
Top selling in Sweden 2021 (https://www.dagensps.se/motor/topplista-sveriges-20-populara...):

  1. Volvo S/V60  
  2. Volvo XC40  
  3. Volvo XC60
The only pickup I see new here is the Ram 1500 (a Stellantis brand). All others are imported by people who like "jänkare".
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dncornholio 1590 days ago
> although most of them don’t go over the 3500kilo limit

I bet most not even go over 2000kg. My SUV is 1900kg (4k lbs) and is hybrid so has extra weight due to batteries. I think it's a very heavy car and considering downgrading again.

Cars over 4000 kg is straight insanity

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