Before talking about which used pickups for families, let's talk about why. You might assume a family vehicle should be an SUV. But a used pickup at Autos of Texas in Carrolton, TX has more going for your family than you might realize. A pickup can tow almost any boat you've got. Recent model pickups seat more people and they've gotten more comfortable. A pickup can give your family a lot of fun off-roading and pull along a four-wheeler.
A used Ford F-150: A capable family favorite
A recent Ford F-150 like a 2018 model will start out by protecting your family well: It received the highest rating given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A four-year-old Ford F-150 will come with one of several powerful engines including a turbo V6 with 325 horsepower or a V8 with 385 horsepower. You'll be glad to have all those horses at your command when you're passing a big, slow semi on highways near Plano or Tyler TX.
Seats in a used Ford F-150 might have a durable, family-friendly vinyl or a luxurious leather, and a used F-150 can seat as many as six people in comfort. Look for a used Ford F-150 with one of the premium stereo systems like the 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen system in the 2018 model. The same model year featured an available twin-panel moonroof and gas mileage reached as high as 30 mpg on the highway: A very respectable number for a pickup.
A used Chevy Silverado: Another good family pickup possibility
If you were to find a three- or four-year-old Chevy Silverado 1500, you'd be getting a user-friendly infotainment system, which means it's easy to use for families. The interior will be comfortable and once again, you'd get seating for up to six. One really valuable family feature is a rear view camera that became standard on the Chevy Silverado in 2018. It's a real peace-of-mind advantage for backing up safely at home or away.
A Chevy Silverado from the 2018 era would have a quiet cabin which everyone in the family will appreciate, especially on longer road trips far from Jacksonville or Dallas,TX. Towing and payload would be above average and you'll be happy about that when you want to bring extra-large family toys like a boat or a wave runner.
See how much fun your family can have in a used Ram 1500
U.S. News & World Report chose the 2018 Ram 1500 as the #1 pickup in its full-size class. (That's the same classification occupied by the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado.) Many people don't realize just how upscale and relaxing the cabin of recent model Ram 1500s has become something your whole family will enjoy. Even a base model used Ram 1500 will probably have a six speaker stereo and in many used models the speaker count is 10.
Another great used truck for families: A GMC Sierra 1500
The inside of a GMC Sierra built in the last few years is going to surround your family with plenty of space. Your family will enjoy extended road trips because the interior will be upscale and seating will be comfortable. Even the back seats are roomy in the Crew Cab models and your family will be able to relax with the smooth ride. They'll also like the extra space for cargo since families seem to feel almost all their gear is "essential."
Test drive a used family pickup today at Autos of Texas
We suggest you browse our complete used pickup inventory to see all the family-friendly choices we have in used pickup trucks for families around Fort Worth and Arlington TX. When you find one you especially like, contact us to book a test drive soon at Autos of Texas in Carrolton or Tyler, TX.