Cause I'm a redneck at heart... also needed something that could haul my cavediving gear. Since I specifically bought a beater, I ripped out the back seat and slopped some good ol' bedliner down and it's been the best thing I have ever bought. Paid $1500 when I bought it, put about $500 into it so far and put 50K miles on it... I'd say I got my money's worth...