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A pickup truck can be very useful if you regularly carry loads, or need to tow a boat or trailer. Some simply like them because of esthetics. No matter what your reason is, here are a few tips for picking out a new pickup truck.
Start with your favorite automaker. It is a great place to start. You can reference the Truck by Manufacturer index and arrange by needed options, specifications and features. This is a great resource to get you on the right track.
Ask yourself if you are in the market for a compact truck or a full size truck. Obviously compact trucks are small, and can tow up to 3,000 pounds. This weight is appropriate for trailer and boats. If you are considering gas mileage, the compact pickup truck is probably better. If you are going to be towing heavier items, you may want to consider a full size truck. Additionally, some manufacturers offer a mid-size truck. It really depends on the maker.
Like automobiles, trucks come in either manual or automatic transmission and 2WD or 4WD. This is definitely something to consider depending on the environment you are driving in. A 4WD is perfect for extreme weather conditions.
There are different cab styles as well. Think about how many people will need to fit in the pickup truck at one time. This can be a huge factor when buying a truck. • A standard cab truck has one bench or two bucket seats--no second row seating and (usually) no substantial storage behind the seats. • An extended cab truck has jump seats or a bench seat in back. Be sure to sit in the back while someone else drives the vehicle so that you have a feel for its seating comfort. Extended cabs provide extra space to carry groceries or other packages behind the first row -- out of the weather and locked up for security. • A crew cab truck has full second row seating, with 4-doors that swing open towards the front. Crew cabs are gaining in popularity as more and more people use pickup trucks as their primary vehicle. The options and prices are endless when you are in the market for a new pickup truck. Once you decide the use and the feature and options you need, it is an easy task.
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What questions should I ask before buying a used pickup truck?
When buying a used pickup truck, you should as about the engine (how many miles it has on it); ask about the milage per gallon; ask if it has been in any accidents; and ask what the towing capacity is. Before buying a used pickup truck, you should ask about the mileage of the truck. Then you can ask for a carfax to see the history of the pickup truck and finally you can ask about the price.
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should be in the tank
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Who makes the best model truck on the market today?
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Distributor pickup coil resistance 140-180 ohms.
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