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Buyers Guide
November 12, 2020

The Top 5 Best and Worst Used Trucks You Can Buy

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Pickup trucks are popular, versatile, and come with a variety of features. All the same, it isn’t easy to judge a used truck in terms of reliability and value for money. That’s why we’ve made a list of the 5 best and 5 worst used pickup trucks that are available in the market.

5 Best Used Trucks to Buy

2014 Dodge Ram 1500: The 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 comes with plenty of modern features like cruise control, a self-locking rear tailgate, automatic headlights, making this a good choice.

2013 Ford F-150: When Ford released this model, new features like the F-150 limited trim and xenon headlights were added to the vehicle.

2016 Chevy Colorado: With this model, you have three engine options to choose from. And, you get a number of standard features like air conditioning, an awesome 6-speaker sound system, and a rearview camera.

2017 Nissan Frontier: The Nissan Frontier has several model body styles, a wealth of features, and multiple engine options. Despite this, it is very affordable.

2015 Toyota Tacoma: The mid-size Toyota Tacoma truck gives amazing gas mileage, Just this aspect alone makes it one of the most cost-effective used pickup trucks.

5 Worst Used Trucks to Buy

2014 Chevy Silverado 1500: This model of the Chevy Silverado is the only one you should avoid buying used due to a history of paint peeling away and faulty/inefficient A/C systems.

2012 RAM 2500 HD: This model is susceptible to excessive wobbling, increased vibrations, and problems with steering control.

2008 Nissan Frontier: This is not the best Nissan Frontier model, owing to its atrocious and expensive transmission issues.

2016 Toyota Tacoma: The major problem associated with this model is the excessive vibration and noise the exterior cabin produces.

2010 Ford F-150 2010: This model has a 5.4-liter V8 engine and that is its major concern. Otherwise, it’s a pretty good choice.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking to buy a used truck, make sure to keep these tips in mind:
  • Insist for a warranty (a certified pre-owned vehicle is your best bet).
  • Take a test drive for as long as you can and cover different terrains.
  • Inspect the service records.
  • Check the towing and seating capacities and all the other features.
  • Always keep your budget in mind.