Disgruntled prospective future f150 owner

Guess I need to let some steam off and share my feelings about the absurdity that is the auto market. More specifically, the f150 which I really have my eye on and love. I get it, it’s 2025, and inflation blah blah blah. You’d think with these prices the truck gives you a blowjob every time you get inside. It truly bothers me that it creates inequitable access to a pick up. I’m not looking to purchase a house in Malibu on the beach or a Ferrari or Lamborghini. It’s a pick up.

$60k for a new truck. GTFO. It’s disgusting Even used for a 3 year old truck with 20-30k miles is $40-$45k. Or if you want to spend $30k you get to be the lucky owner of a 5 year old truck with 70k miles on it. I’m doing well in life, or at least I like to think I am. But when I go to these dealerships and am slapped in the face with the grim reality that is the f150 market it makes me feel like shit. I’m a hardworking middle class guy with a family. Don’t get me wrong, I can “afford it”. But it would be jamming a square peg into a round hole to fulfill selfish desire of mine. And I’m not one to put my own needs above those I care for. Pulling the trigger of one of these trucks would cause ramifications in other areas. Family vacations for one. I guess the ultimate answer is now is not the right time. And I can swallow that. But if I’m being honest it stings.

Am I the only one that feels this way? Like wtf is going on? It’s BONKERS. Rant over