I drove short beds for twenty years. I switched to long beds, five plus years ago and won't go back. The trucks are so much more versatile. For me, there is just so much more I can do with a long bed. I joke that short beds are "grocery getters"?, people worried about parking. I think long beds are becoming more popular and when selling there isn't any competition. Parking isn't an issue for me, because I don't like door dings so we park all our vehicals far out...besides a little exercise is good for you.