Finding the right used truck for sale can be a challenging experience. With so many factors to consider and the fact that it is a significant financial decision, truck shopping can even feel stressful at times. Fortunately, however, there are a few things you can do to ensure you find the perfect truck for you.
Of course, the right truck for you will entirely depend on your lifestyle and needs out of a truck, but a little guidance can go a long way. To provide this guidance, we at Performance CJDR’s used Ram truck dealership have put together a list below of six factors to look at when truck shopping.
- Towing Capacity
The first factor and probably one of the most important reasons to find a used truck for sale is towing. Ideally, you should find something with a towing capacity that accommodates whatever you plan to tow. With this being said, a used Ram 2500 for sale has stellar towing capabilities, providing up to 15,220 lbs. of hauling power.
- Off-Roading
After considering the towing capacity for you, off-roading is the next most popular factor to consider when searching for a used truck for sale. With the ability to off-road in a truck, you can tackle terrain that other vehicles cannot. Off-road capabilities also prove useful during harsh weather conditions. When it comes to off-roading, used Ram trucks set themselves apart from other trucks in terms of off-road reliability and versatility.
- Safety
Aside from off-roading and towing, something that is likely important to you when thinking about a truck is safety. Luckily, the durable construction of most trucks provides for a safer experience than most normal cars. Used Ram trucks specifically boast an incredible suite of safety features, making them some of the safest trucks on the market. Below, you can take a look at the most common safety features offered by Ram:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Stop And Go
- Lane Departure Warning w/ Lane Keep Assist
- Park Assist
- Cab Size
Whether you are browsing trucks at a Ram dealer near you or any other truck dealer, you will probably notice the varying cab sizes among trucks. Each cab size allows for more or less passenger space. Hence, if you know you’re going to be carrying some passengers, you should choose a bigger cab.
- Bed Length
The next thing you may note while browsing used trucks near you is the varying bed lengths. If you need to carry more in the bed of a truck, you should aim for a longer bed. However, you should know that there is a trade-off between a truck’s cab size and its bed length. Hence, you should weigh your priorities when choosing between a larger cab or a longer bed.
- Fuel Efficiency
Finally, a factor you probably don’t associate with trucks is fuel efficiency. Surprisingly though, trucks have made tremendous strides in terms of fuel economy. For example, a used Ram 1500 for sale boasts a standard fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Aside from this stock engine, there are also other truck engines available that are specifically designed for fuel efficiency. However, there is a trade-off between fuel efficiency and towing capacity, as fuel-efficient trucks are equipped with smaller, less powerful engines.
In conclusion, we at Performance CJDR hope that this list of factors will help you to fine-tune your truck search. If you have a few trucks that interest you after reading this, don’t hesitate to contact Performance CJDR’s dealership or any truck dealer near you to schedule a test drive.
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