Weekend warriors and weekday workers both share one thing in common: a love of pickup trucks. Why? Because they play as hard as they work, no matter if you need a heavy-duty or a midsize pickup. Many can also serve as daily drivers, family haulers, and more. If you’re looking for a great used pickup that will leave you with the funds to enjoy using it, you’re in luck.
Here are 10 of the best used trucks available for less than $20,000.
1. 2012 Toyota Tundra
The 2012 Toyota Tundra tops this list because it’s as reliable as it is capable. And it’s mighty capable, especially for less than $20,000.
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2. 2015 Toyota Tacoma
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma is the gold standard in its segment, with excellent factory features and superb aftermarket support for those seeking even greater off-road ability.
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3. 2015 Ford F-150
Part of the perennial best-selling truck family in the U.S., the 2015 Ford F-150 needs no introduction — it’s a smart, value-packed, highly capable full-size pickup truck.
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4. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Another monster of capability, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD may not be the best in any particular top-line spec like towing or payload, but it’s close. It’s available in gasoline, compressed natural gas, or diesel versions.
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5. 2016 Ram 1500
The 2016 Ram 1500 makes no excuses for being a brawny, hard-working truck, with a choice of diesel, V6, or V8 engines and more than 10,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
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6. 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty
The 2012 Ford F-250 is one of the mega-machines of this list, capable of towing up to 24,500 pounds with a fifth wheel or up to 17,500 pounds with a conventional hitch. You’ll want one with the Power Stroke diesel engine if you’re going for those max towing numbers.
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7. 2018 Nissan Frontier
Affordable, comfortable, and capable, the midsize 2018 Nissan Frontier is a tough, no-frills truck. Look for the powerful V6 engine for the most satisfying powertrain, and SV and higher trims for the most appealing features.
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8. 2017 Honda Ridgeline
Far more car-like and easy to maneuver than anything else on this list, the unibody 2017 Honda Ridgeline is a different kind of truck — but maybe that’s exactly what you’re looking for.
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9. 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
If your hauling and towing needs are more ordinary, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado might be a nimbler, more efficient choice than a full-size or heavy-duty truck.
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10. 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, like its Silverado 1500 counterpart, is a fantastic alternative to the F-150, with up to 12,000 pounds of towing capacity and the most powerful V8 in its class when new.
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10 Best Used Trucks Under $20,000
- 2012 Toyota Tundra
- 2015 Toyota Tacoma
- 2015 Ford F-150
- 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- 2016 Ram 1500
- 2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 2018 Nissan Frontier
- 2017 Honda Ridgeline
- 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
