What a delightful paradox! Ford, the king of trucks that once ruled the dusty trails, now churns out a hybrid version, probably because they’ve run out of new ways to pollute. It’s like putting a halo on a bull; it still stinks but with a badge of eco-friendliness. The price tag? More than a used car that can actually get you places. Ford must have convinced the EPA and Kelly Blue Book that they were building a spaceship instead of a truck. And for those $71,795, you get a ‘performance’ that can tow your own weight – if you can find a parking spot where the roads are smooth. Kudos, Ford, for being the only company that can make a truck so inefficient that it actually uses less fuel when it’s stationary! And speaking of efficiency, what a great idea to compare your hybrid truck with a two-year-old model; just enough depreciation to justify the high price, yet not so much that you lose all your money! It’s like a car salesman’s dream – sell the most expensive option to the least informed buyer. I can just imagine the pitch: ‘Yes, it costs more than a new washing machine, but it’s a truck, not a piece of gym equipment. Plus, it’s a long-term investment, like buying a house in a ghost town.’ Who needs practicality when you can buy a truck that looks like it’s from a sci-fi movie? Ford, you’ve truly outdone yourself with this one. It’s not just a truck, it’s a lifestyle statement: ‘I own a truck that doesn’t quite make it up a hill, but it’s green!’
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