So all that doing without ends with eating a McDonalds Value Meal in a 35 year old truck with a free plastic fork? That's pretty much Dave Ramsey in a nutshell.
Dave Ramsey has great advice on how to get out of debt. I honestly don't disagree with much that he says in that regard.. However...At that point you should stop listening. His advice doesn't bridge the gap to anywhere else. If a 80's Ford Ranger is all you want that's ok. There is nothing wrong with that. But Dave can't tell you how to make more money. Only how to save what you make.
Nobody has a better plan to get out of debt. That is assured. I'd say the vast majority of American's would be well served to listen to the man's advice.