Looks like you're playing
Looks like you're playing both sides of the net Ken with both 5 Good/Bad things articles. I'm currently driving an '03 Ford Sport Track and both the Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick catch my eye. I wasn't in the mainstream with the ST, but that's ok. The F-150 and other full size trucks are way too big & expensive for me. I don't tow anything or do serious offloading. Even the midsize trucks are too expensive. I have only bought used vehicles for the past 25+ years. If the Santa Cruz can be had for under $27k (or the Maverick for less than that), I'd get serious. If an EV option were available, even better.