Used 4×4 Pick Up Trucks
When you’re looking to buy a used truck, there are several things to keep in mind. First, never buy a truck before you actually see it – there is no way of telling the condition – it might look good in a picture, but pictures can be deceiving!
Used 4×4 pick up trucks can be a good bargain but don’t be afraid of scrutinizing the truck before you buy it. You’re paying good money for it, so you need to know it isn’t going to fall apart the second you get it home.
Ask yourself a few questions before you go to view the truck. What are you going to use it for? Is it for use off-road? Do you need a certain amount of storage space? Knowing what you need from the truck makes it easier to decide which truck you want to spend on. Always take someone else with you when going to view a pick up truck so as you’re less likely to miss any problems with the vehicle. At a truck viewing always check the heart of the truck first – the engine. Ideally you’ll want a pick up truck with a strong engine and a high torque.
If the insides of the truck are working well, the outside can be fixed up to your specifications at a later date. Check the truck mileage. A good range you want it to be sitting at is from 12,000 to 14,000 miles average per year – go much higher than this and you’re risking buying a truck with a worn-out engine. If at this point you’re still interested in the truck, check over the body work to ensure there is no rust.
Ask the current owner any questions you might have regarding the vehicle, how often the oil filter or engine oil has been changed (Every 3,000-3,500 miles is optimum). Make sure to check for any accident damage that may have been painted over or repaired. Now it is best to ask the owner if you can take the truck for a test drive. If they say no there is most probably a bad reason – such as ominous noises or a major fault. Presuming they say yes, listen for any unusual noises whilst driving – any clunking or grating noises is most probably a problem.
Also test the gears for smooth changes and ensure the brakes are working correctly. If the truck doesn’t sound right, or feels like it might not be safe it is not worth buying. After your test drive check in and around the vehicle for any fluid leaks. If everything seems satisfactory you may have found your truck!
For good deals on used 4×4 trucks check used truck dealers first – or even truck rental companies selling off older truck models. These are the most reliable places to start looking and can often yield the cheapest, but best models. For about $3000 you can get a good, working truck, maybe not the most appealing physically, but appearances can be modified easier than the mechanical side can!
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Hybrid Trucks
Most Americans have more then likely heard about or inquired about Hybrid trucks. This seems impossible to have such a big vehicle be eco friendly. In the beginning of the hybrid era, there where only hybrid compact cars. Stylish and roomy models where impossible to find. I’m a big guy so I like a big vehicle. A vehicle that gives me the space and comfort that I need when driving for long periods of time. So when I heard that auto makers where coming out with a new line of Truck and SUV hybrids, it really peaked my interest. I own my own construction company and I always look for ways to cut my expenses. If I could save money on gas and help out the environment the process I would buy in a heart beat. That is exactly what I did.
I went to the Chevy dealership to get more information and to see if I qualified for a loan. I was interested in the 2009 Chevy Silverado pick up truck. My first concern that I told the authorized dealer was the loss of towing power due to the V-6 engine. He explained to me that the truck drives in the V-4 power most of the time to conserve gas. But it instantly switches over to the V-6 mode when it needs the extra power. Also the V-6 engine performs like the standard V-8 engine that I’m used to. To my surprise the hybrid version of the Chevy weighs 300 pounds more the original Chevy Silverado truck. This is due to the weight of the hybrid system and a heavier battery.
After this he pulled my credit report and took my financial information. I was approved for the loan and ready to hit the road. I suggest to any new hybrid truck customers that you ask questions to know what you are buying. Here are a few questions I you should ask. How many MPG does my truck get in the full hybrid mode? Often time’s gas consumption can improve 50% and more during hybrid mode. When does my truck exit hybrid mode? Many trucks have a speed limit on the full hybrid mode. For example My Silverado truck exits full hybrid mode at 31 MPH plus.
How many MPG does my truck receive when it is not in full hybrid mode? This will help you determine if the truck benefits you if you are a expressway driver. Lastly do you receive a tax credit for purchasing this hybrid truck? Hybrids should give you some type of tax break for the year you purchased it. I hope my experience helps out anyone that is interested in hybrid trucks. I personally love my truck and will only buy hybrids, until better technology comes out.
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GMC Sierra Hybrid
I just bought a GMC Sierra Hybrid truck about a month ago and I was a little concerned that it would be different then my typical regular gasoline engine truck and let me tell you, I was pleasantly wrong. This is one of the best hybrid trucks out there.
It has over 330 horse powers, which might mean nothing to the regular car drivers, but that is huge power and it is about the same as my 2000 F150. Plus the GMC Sierra Hybrid Truck has a payload of almost 1500 hundred pounds which is pretty heavy duty. So, basically it does everything that my typical truck can do except it goes a whole lot farther per gallon and when I say a whole lot farther, I mean a whole lot farther. My other truck in the city gets around 9 miles per gallon and 12 per Highway miles. When I have Four Wheel drive on it gets about 6 or 7 miles per gallon. My new GMC Sierra Hybrid gets roughly 21 miles per gallon city and 23 on the highway. Even when I have four wheel drive on I am getting roughly 18 miles per gallon. You are looking at roughly 10 miles per gallon more with my GMC Sierra Hybrid truck then my other truck. With gas as high as it is, the GMC Sierra Hybrid will probably save me anywhere between 1500 to 2000 dollars a year.
It has the Power, the look, and it is fuel economy. I don’t like to go around and tell people you need to buy hybrid because we can save the earth because I don’t know if I believe in all this global warming crap, but when you compare a Hybrid truck to a regular truck, they are almost identical in Power and Pay load. So why not buy the Hybrid, just in case global warming is happening and you might as well save yourself some money while you are at it. I highly recommend The GMC Sierra Hybrid Truck to anyone who loves the convenience of a pick-up truck with highway mileage of a Sudan. Used hybrid cars are also a great way to save money.
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