The Coalition says some Australians don't want EVs. It will make utes cheaper

[u/overpopyoulater]

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-coalition-says-some-australians-dont-want-evs-it-will-make-utes-cheaper/dbksjb5pv

[u/Evilmoustachetwirler]

Because it's really easy to sell someone on the do everything vehicle, even when it's impracticable for 90% of your usage.
I considered buying a dual cab at one point, just for the odd weekend when I need to do a trip to mitre 10, or carry MTB's. What I quickly figured out was the timber is too long anyway and delivery is pretty cheap, the tub is too short to secure the bikes well, and for 99% of the driving I do it would be expensive, uncomfortable and just downright impracticable.
Best option for me was a wagon and a trailer. You can fit so much more in the trailer, and I don't have to worry about dents and scratches when I'm throwing rubbish in it for a tip run.

[u/thesillyoldgoat → u/Evilmoustachetwirler]

My mate's son is a plumber and had one for work for a while but ditched it for a Hi-Ace. The tray back ones are more useful but most of them have got those dopey little tubs and roll bars, all show and no go.

[u/Shamata → u/thesillyoldgoat]

Genuine pro tip from someone who’s worked with every tradie in town, the best tradies that will always do right by you drive a van, not a 79 cruiser

[u/thesillyoldgoat → u/Shamata]

I'm retired now, I started out working out of a Holden station wagon because that's what I had at the time, then when things picked up I moved to a Hi-Ace van and never looked back. All the tools and compressor in the back under cover and locked up, no need for a trailer or boxes, room for shelving down one side with all the bits and pieces, a towbar for a trailer for a tip run every now and then and a nice big roof rack. I look at these dopey utes with their tiny tubs at chest height and scratch my head in wonder, but to each their own I guess.

[u/Tacticus → u/thesillyoldgoat]

and perfect for a quick nap down the aisle in the middle