Looking for a Used Truck? Here Are 5 Great Choices

In the last decade or so, the truck market has become incredibly competitive. This means we have at least a decade’s worth of used trucks that just get better and better. It also means we here at North Park Chevrolet have quite the task of making sure only the highest quality used trucks for sale are at our dealership. We’ve spent considerable time figuring out what models we think are the best when it comes to the mountain of used trucks available. There’s a lot to choose from, but these are the 5 we felt went above and beyond what is expected out of a truck and provided drivers with the best experience at a used price tag.

2017 Chevy Silverado 1500

Our first pick regarding the best used trucks available is the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. We usually try to save the best for last, but the 2017 Silverado is just too good to ignore. As a Chevy dealer, you may feel like we are a bit biased, but let us explain why the 2017 Silverado is the best used truck available. One of the many reasons the Silverado is our top pick is the safety upgrades this particular year received. Chevy has always been very safety conscious, but we feel like they kicked it up a notch for the 2017 models. Unlike the model years prior, the 2017s have forward emergency braking. This additional safeguard can make a huge split-second difference in accident prevention and elevated this model year quite a bit. They also added the teen driver settings to the 2017s, which helps parents feel better about putting their new drivers behind the wheel.

The versatile powertrain options are just one more piece of what makes the Silverado so great. Drivers of the 2017 model can select between three different engine options, which are a 4.3L V6, a 5.3L V8, and a 6.2L V8. The transmission can also be changed from a six-speed to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Not only did Chevy give drivers a ton of options in terms of engines, but they also included an eAssist for the 5.3L engine. The eAssist is akin to a hybrid-type engine and can help the Silverado be more eco-friendly. All these options make the Silverado a good fit for any driver.

When it comes to the interior of the Silverado, even the base trim has extreme levels of comfort. The seats are comfortable, and the interior trim and materials are high quality. The inside of the 2017 model is set up to be as durable as the rest of the truck, putting it to a level that not all other makes and models can rise to. The infotainment system in the 2017 Silverado 1500 is even better quality than the materials inside. Chevy put top-of-the-line equipment into the infotainment, making it a total steal at used truck prices. The infotainment is as responsive as the truck’s steering and as attractive as the entire truck. All in all, Chevy invested in making the 2017 Silverado 1500 a truck worth the cost of its new price tag but making it an even better value to get at a used price.

2020 Toyota Tacoma

We liked the 2020 Tacoma from their used truck lineup because Toyota really put effort into upgrading the 2020 models. The 2020 Tacomas were the first year to have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as a standard feature, and that hands-free usability of your device is a non-negotiable detail. Along with the updated infotainment, the 2020 Tacoma has a whole array of safety and driver assistance features. Among other things, the Tacoma’s adaptive cruise control, parking assist, forward emergency braking, lane keep assistance, and departure warnings make it a really enjoyable truck to drive because there’s just less you have to try to keep track of.

On the inside, one of the main things that makes the 2020 Tacoma a great used truck is the addition of a power-adjusted driver’s seat. This standard component makes the seat far superior to lifting a lever while booty-scooting the seat forward. The fact that you no longer have to do an awkward lean and shove to get situated into your driving position is a huge relief. We also appreciate that the Tacoma is a smaller truck with big truck capabilities. Towing 6,800 lbs is no easy feat, but the 2020 Tacoma can do that while still being swift and responsive to drivers.

2019 GMC Sierra 1500

Right behind, and more likely tied with the Tacoma, is the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. While this truck is often considered a sibling to the Chevy Silverado, it’s different enough that we felt it merited its own place on the list. One of the best things about the 2019 Sierra is that it has 4 different engine options, which include the base level 4.3L Ecotec3 V6, with an output of 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque, and the 2.7L Turbo Diesel, with its 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque. For those looking to take it up a notch, the 5.3L Ecotec3 V8 gives you 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and the powerful 6.2L Ecotec3 V8 has a monster output of 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.

While that flexibility alone could have earned the Sierra a place, it has more than its wide variety of engines to offer. The standard touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are other winning features. Like Toyota, GMC recognized the necessity of that connectivity and made sure to include it. Not only are you connected, but you’re also not cramped in the 2019 Sierra. GMC was able to get the drivers and passengers quite a bit of leg room and space, even in the single cab options. The GMC says “no” to a cramped interior, making it a great used truck.

2019 Ford F-150

While Fords can be our bitter rivals to the end, we must give them credit where credit is due. Their 2019 Ford F-150 is a quality used truck that is sure to please drivers. 2019 was a good year for manufacturing, and Ford’s 2019 is easily one of their best releases yet. Greatness for the 2019 F-150 comes in the form of customizability. Ford enabled the 2019 models to come with a great variety of cabin and color options that make them unique to each driver. They also made a few changes to the exterior of the 2019s that made them more efficient in the fuel department.

Another area of greatness for the F-150 is how well they detailed the interior. While some of these features, such as massaging chairs, are not standard, the fact that you could get them with a used truck price is just too much to ignore! Ford also made sure that the F-150 can have just about any safety feature you want on it. Most of these options are only available on other brands’ higher trims, but for the Ford 2019 F-150, a great deal of them can have these features added without the cost of the higher trims. These things make the 2019 F-150 a great buy, even if they are a Ford.

2017 Nissan Frontier

Holding our fifth-place spot for a favorite used truck is the 2017 Nissan Frontier. This truck is in our top five because it is reliable. It doesn’t have all the fancy features of the other trucks on the list, but it runs well. It can do everything these other trucks can at half the cost because it doesn’t have any additional extra features. Some might feel like that is a downside, but we feel like it’s a good thing. Nissan invested in ensuring that the 2016 Frontier would work in any situation, and they were very successful.

The 2017 Frontier is compact and capable. It’s also super affordable, especially at used truck prices. While it doesn’t have the fanciest interiors and trims, it has some of the most durable seats and interior plastics available. Basically, if you’re looking for a truck that is just a truck, the Frontier is a great pick.

A Truck for Every Type of Driver

There’s a huge variety of used trucks available right now. From different makes and models to a wide range of years, it can be exhausting to sort out what you want and need in your used truck. While we can always recommend a new Chevy, if you’re looking for used, these are some trucks that North Park Chevrolet feels would make great purchases. We carry a wide variety of used trucks, and our used lot is always changing and growing, so if one of these trucks catches your eye, we encourage you to come check out the lot and see what we have to offer.

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