Trucks today are built to outlast most other vehicles on the road. It is not uncommon for an older truck function just as reliably as a newer vehicle. With long-term usability, used trucks tend to have more life left than other used vehicles, making them a great choice for consumers.
We have combined information from U.S.
News & World Report and Kelly
Blue Book to provide the most accurate, up-to-date listing of the best used
trucks under $10,000.
2008 Toyota Tundra
- Reliable and easy to operate
- Earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award
- Very few issues as this vehicle ages
2008 or 2010 Dodge Dakota
- Midsize pickup, offering a combination of space and maneuverability
- Base V6 makes an adequate 210 horsepower, while V8 makes 290 horsepower
- Cab options include extended cab and crew cab
2007 Toyota Tacoma
- Long history of reliability and high resale value
- Powerful V6 engine available
- Very few issues as this vehicle ages
2010-2011 GMC Canyon
- Three engine options, including 185-horsepower four-cylinder, a five-cylinder, and a V-8 making 300-horsepower
- Cab options include single cab, crew cab, and extended cab
- Base four-cylinder engine gets as much as 25 mpg highway in two-wheel drive
2009-2010 Ford Ranger
- Engine options include 143-horsepower four-cylinder and 207-horsepower V6
- FX4 Level II trim is best, with Ford’s 8.8 rear axle, limited slip differential, skid plates, tow hooks, Bilstein shocks, and 31-inch all-terrain tires
2008 Chevrolet Colorado
- Engine options include four-cylinder, five-cylinder, and V8
- Solid crash-test scores, although the towing capacity is disappointing
2008 Ford F-150
- Room and capability of a full-sized truck
- Solid safety scores and responsive handling
- Engine options include V6 making 200-horsepower and V8 making 300-horsepower
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
- All the comfort of an SUV with modest cargo space
- V8 making 292-horsepower engine
- Less than ideal fuel economy, but versatility more than makes up for it
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
- Truck/SUV concept with a bed that is able to extend by folding down the rear wall of the truck
- Strong crash test scores
- Standard V8 power
2009 Nissan Frontier
- Refined ride and strong off-road capabilities, especially with the Pro-4X package
- Four-cylinder model feels underpowered, so be sure to go for the V6
2007/2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Full-sized pickup
- Decent fuel economy, smooth ride and handling
- Rear seat on the extended cab model is cramped, but fine for storing gear
- The top-end V8 gives 367-horsepower