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		Retric on July 17, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Are SUVs Ruining Retirement Savings? Plenty of 'beater' pickup trucks or even old minivans around.

lolsal on July 17, 2018 [–]

Very good point. For some reason my brain equates a beater with an old or abused sedan. Seeing a beat up truck makes me think the truck was used well vs a beat up sedan that was not taken care of. My bias showing through, sorry!

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