A man who saved money to buy the “perfect pickup truck” surprised internet users by showing his final choice.
Ezekiel O’Callaghan shared a video on TikTok to show his journey in search of the “dream pickup truck.” Early in the clip, he shows a Cybertruck, Tesla’s futuristic pickup truck that divides many opinions online.
Although he builds the expectation that this might be his choice, he quickly makes fun of Tesla’s oddly-looking vehicle before walking toward a Subaru Baja, a pickup truck no longer in production but still loved by many passionate fans.
Subaru introduced the Baja for the 2003 model year, marketing it as a vehicle that blurs the line between car and pickup truck. Built on the Subaru Legacy/Outback platform, it combined a four-door cab with a short-bed pickup style.
Its design confused many consumers, but the model was much appreciated by those who saw the comfort features of the Baja, making it a great choice for weekend drives.
The bed could not replace a standard pickup for heavy hauling, but with the “Switchback” rear pass-through and bed extender, owners could easily carry bikes, camping gear, or small loads of wood.
Sales were moderate, with fewer than 30,000 units sold over four model years, but the Baja definitely earned a reputation. Today, used models can be found for around $10,000 on resale sites.
So when compared to the Cybertruck, which became a “hype” vehicle, O’Callaghan’s breaking of expectations surprised everyone, and his clip has already received over 1 million views.
“I had to breathe a sigh of relief,” joked a TikTok user in the comments. “For a moment, I thought I was in enemy territory,” said another. “Why did you park near a trash can?” teased a third internet user.
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