Why Are Used Pickups So Expensive?

Wondering Why Are Used Pickups So Expensive? We’ve Got Answers

If you’ve spent time looking for a quality used pickup truck at an affordable price, you are already well aware of how difficult it can be to find what you’re looking for. There are a variety of reasons that the used market for pickup trucks is so different than with other vehicles. The first major reason is that truck drivers keep their vehicles for longer on average than other drivers. If you bought your pickup truck in 2010 to use for work, you likely weren’t already thinking about selling it in 2016, because why not just use it until it isn’t running anymore?

It is a simple truth that truck drivers will hang on to their vehicles for longer, partially because there’s no real point in upgrading their work vehicle, and also because so many trucks are just built to last. This has resulted in high quality used trucks becoming something of a valuable commodity. Why are used pickup trucks so expensive? There just aren’t as many used trucks out there, so the ones that are available are quite a bit more valuable.

As new pickup trucks become more and more expensive and loaded out with features, the price of future used pickup trucks also increases.

Why Are Used Pickup Trucks So Expensive? Because New Pickup Trucks Are More Expensive

You might have noticed how it seems every new pickup truck on the road today is loaded to the brim with high-end features and extra packages. While there are relatively few base model trucks available, there are more top-tier trim options available than ever before. That means that the trucks that do get re-sold tend to be of a more expensive variety. Logically, if there are fewer base model trucks on the road then there will be fewer base model trucks on the used market. All too often we hear the question: “Why are used pickup trucks so expensive?” We’ve given you some of the reasons, and now it’s time to talk about what you can do about it.

Ultimate Rides Has Affordable Pickup Trucks in Excellent Shape

Though it can be very easy to be stuck asking yourself “Why are used pickup trucks so expensive?” there are plenty of options out there for you. The secret to finding great pickup trucks at a good price is knowing where to look, and Ultimate Rides should be number one on your list. We set ourselves apart from most other used auto dealerships by only offering vehicles that are in great shape. We’re able to accomplish this by sending our buyers out to warmer climates to find vehicles and bring them back to our Midwestern headquarters. The vehicles we find are free of rust and incredibly clean, making sure you get what you pay for without breaking the bank.

If you can find a base model vehicle without all the manufacturer bells and whistles you don’t need, you are a lot more likely to find a better deal. Once you have the truck, then you can think about customizing it the way you want with Ultimate Rides.

Ultimate Rides Will Deliver To You!

If you’re having trouble finding an affordable pickup truck that isn’t just a hunk of junk, you’re in luck. Even if you don’t leave in the Chicago area, Ultimate Rides is still at your disposal. More than 50% of our business is done with remote buyers, so we have the process down to a fine science. If you want to buy a vehicle from us, simply give us a call and we can dig into some of the details. We can provide more photos of the vehicle you’re interested in, and when you’re ready we can complete all the financing details and paperwork over the phone. Before long, your truck will be on its wy to you! We even offer our customers the chance to include their shipping fees along with their vehicle financing, allowing you to pay it off together in one lump sum.

You can find vehicles like this 2005 Chevy Silverado customized and affordable, only at Ultimate Rides.

Affordable Custom Pickup Trucks, Today at Ultimate Rides

One of the ways we set ourselves apart from the competition is through our lift center. Not only are our vehicles clean and in good driving condition, but many of them have been customized by our lift center team. Whether it’s a lift kit, a set of custom rims and tires, a light bar or something else completely, we can get it done here at Ultimate Rides. All you have to do is take a look at our inventory to see the kind of work we have been able to accomplish.

Not only do we work on the vehicles in our inventory, but we work on trucks for customers as well! That means that if you buy one of our vehicles, you will always have the option at your disposal to have it sent over to our service center for some custom work before you leave. Just like with shipping, you’ll be able to have the cost of your lift center trip included in your vehicle financing offer if you’d like to pay it all off together.

Once you’ve found a truck you like, it is important to remember you can always bring it back to have some additional work done if you decide it needs something else down the line. Just make sure to consider us at Ultimate Rides!

At Ultimate Rides, trucks are our greatest passion. We love working on them, and we love the fact that we are able to provide them to drivers like yourself who are usually just as passionate about these vehicles as we are. If you are ready to take the next step towards finding an affordable pickup truck to own, get in touch with us at Ultimate Rides. You can call us today at 815-634-3900 to get started, or just come pay us a visit at 38 W. Division St. Coal City, IL 60416.