Purpose
Know the purpose of your truck, so you can look for options accordingly. There are heavy-weight, midsize, and mini-trucks available in the market. In a few cases, you cannot find a truck that meets your need, so you buy a truck and customize it by adding, customizing, or removing of bed accordingly.Towing Capacity
How much load is you planning to tow is a million-dollar question that you should answer. The maximum towing capacity of a truck can be 13,500 lbs in normal situations. People buy trucks to tow other vehicles too. As you have a rough figure for loading capacity you can check several options in the market accordingly.Engine
The engine has a huge role when it comes to truck buying as it directly has an impact on the towing capacity. If you have to carry a small load the inline4 or four-cylinder engine can be enough for you. When you are looking for an engine that carries the heavier load, check the V6 engine and even better go for V8.Mileage
Trucks have the disadvantage of high fuel consumption with the figure of mileage a horror story. Check several options and decide the one that gives the best mpg in city and highway. Do make sure that your truck experience is not compromised in any way.Passengers to Fit In
Most of the trucks are two-person vehicles, so if you are looking for a vehicle that can fit more you have to do a lot of research. The comfort for passengers is out of the question, as the seats are designed to keep passengers alert and I have never seen a towing-truck to have comfortable seats. Some larger models have enough room for passenger but they sacrifice the truck bed space in such a case. Hence such type of vehicles is not in demand.Manual or Automatic Transmission
Choosing between manual and automatic transmission can be tricky as both bring their own set of advantages. The manual transmission’s biggest edge is that it costs less. The automatic transmission is a life-saver as it saves you from unnecessary shifts while driving in heavy traffic. It feels a blessing for a truck driver who spent most of their time on the road.Power Wheels – 4WD
An all-wheel-drive or 4WD cost more than 2WD, but considering the bad weather, it is a good investment. Considering individual driving styles, some truck drivers consume more fuel. Top it with the nature of the truck to never fuel-efficient; the 4WD can be a huge burden on pocket. So do proper costing and purchase the power wheel option that suits you most.Truck sales in 2020 decreased by 20 to 30%
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