Pros and Cons of Buying a Used Pickup Truck

Pickup trucks are powerful vehicles that can haul and tow almost anything. They’re known for their off-road capabilities but can be difficult to maneuver and use much more gas than other vehicles. If you’re considering buying a used truck from Joe’s Auto Sales, review the pros and cons of used pickup trucks below.

Pros of Pickup Trucks

There are several benefits to buying a used pickup truck, such as:

Hauling capacity: The main reason most people buy pickup trucks is for their hauling capacity. Trucks can carry anywhere from 1,500 to 3,500 pounds of equipment, appliances, landscaping material, furniture — pretty much anything you need to haul.
Towing: Trucks are powerful when it comes to hauling items like pop-up campers, RVs, trailers, ORVs, and more.
Off-road ability: You’re much better off taking your pickup truck on an off-road adventure than a standard car.

Cons of Pickup Trucks

While some people wouldn’t drive anything but a pickup truck, others are not so enthused about them. Here are some reasons why that may be:

Size: Most truck drivers like the fact that their vehicles are so large, whereas other vehicle owners prefer driving smaller vehicles that are easier to maneuver.
Limited visibility: A full-size truck, believe it or not, can have less visibility than a smaller truck or crossover. Because they’re so high off the ground, they have a front blind spot that can make it difficult to see things that are low to the ground.
Fuel economy: Trucks are one of the most powerful vehicles on the road today, but they are also one of the least fuel efficient.

Everybody Rides at Joe’s

When you’re ready to purchase a used truck, contact Joe’s at our South Indianapolis location by calling (317) 756-9180. We gladly serve Franklin, Greensburg, Shelbyville, Greenwood, and all nearby Indianapolis locations with our inventory of used vehicles, including cars, trucks, minivans, SUVs, and more.

Source: Tucker, Sean. "Used Truck Buying 101: Everything You Need to Know." Autotrader. 11 May. 2022. Web. 20 Oct. 2022.

Drew Krier