For many drivers in Texas, a pickup truck is more than just a vehicle. It's an essential tool for work and life. With our rugged terrain and wide open spaces, the Lone Star State is prime pickup country. A solid, capable used truck makes it easier to haul equipment and supplies, tow trailers, and navigate job sites and ranches. If you're a driver in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex considering a truck purchase, here's what you need to know about buying a used truck.
What to Look for in a Used Pickup: Towing and Hauling
One of the biggest advantages of driving a pickup is the impressive towing and hauling capability. Whether you need to tow a boat to Lake Lewisville for a weekend fishing trip or haul building materials to a construction site in Carrollton, TX, a truck is up to the task. Even a light-duty pickup can typically handle at least 7,000-8,000 pounds of towing, and if you get a used Ford or Chevy truck, towing can be as high as 13,000 pounds. A used heavy-duty diesel can really flex its muscle with up to 30,000 pounds or more.
In addition to towing, look for a spacious cargo bed that gives you enough room for hauling everything from furniture to landscaping supplies. The bed can be customized with all kinds of special features as well, from built-in tool boxes to tonneau covers. Accessing your cargo is easy when you get the right truck. Look for one with the ability to lower the tailgate as a work surface to give you a high level of versatility.
Deciding What Kind of Truck Is Right for You
With so many makes, models, and configurations available, choosing the right truck can seem overwhelming at first. The key is to carefully evaluate your specific needs. Start by making a list of your top priorities and how you plan to use the truck most often. Frisco, TX is a fast-growing city with a lot of new construction, so contractors there may need a higher towing capacity. Meanwhile, a ranch hand in Flower Mound, TX will want a truck with serious off-road chops.
Some of the key factors to consider include:
- Size (midsize, full-size, or heavy-duty)
- Cab configuration (regular, extended/double, or crew)
- Bed length (short, standard, or long)
- Engine (gas V6, gas V8, turbodiesel V6, or turbodiesel V8)
- Drivetrain (4x2 or 4x4)
- Trailering and payload capacities
Evaluate your budget carefully and decide how much you can spend on a used truck. A pre-owned pickup gives you more value than a new truck because it's gone through that big initial depreciation. Buying used from a reputable dealer like Lewis Autoplex provides extra peace of mind.
Shop Our Quality Pre-Owned Truck Selection
At Lewisville Autoplex, we maintain an extensive inventory of used trucks to fit a wide range of driver needs and budgets. From light-duty models for weekend projects to beefy one-ton trucks ready for the toughest jobsites, we've got your truck needs covered. Our knowledgeable sales team can help you compare different makes and models to find your ideal match.
You'll find our used truck inventory is stocked with pickups that have proven themselves in the market by becoming the most popular makes and models. For example, you can find a big variety of Ford F-150 full-size pickups and used Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks in our inventory. We're also a great place to shop for a quality used Ram 1500, a Chevy Silverado 1500, GMC 1500 or a GMC 2500 heavy-duty truck.
Visit Lewisville Autoplex to Test Drive a Used Truck Today
We're just a short drive from anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Once you've found the right truck, we'll guide you through the financing process and discuss your extended warranty options. Visit us today and drive home in your dream truck from Lewisville Autoplex in Lewisville, TX.
