I don’t think many truck owners use their trucks as “trucks” daily, mostly daily drivers and it’s developed into a trend. My neighbor told me he must have an 8’ bed so he can carry drywall and studs. I asked, how often do you do that? (I knew the answer). His answer, once in the last 5 years. He tempered his needs and bought a Ford with a 6’ bed a few months ago. Since, he has commented about the truck being a little long, making driving and parking a little less convenient.
I get that we are “men” and have to have the capability to do anything but if that “anything” happens to never happen, the only thing that really happened is you spent more money and lived with frustration daily.