SUV vs. Pickup? What’s the Best Vehicle Choice for You?
If you’re shopping for a used vehicle in Queens, chances are you have some decisions to make. SUVs have been the most popular vehicle type in Queens and Long Island for years. But more and more people are choosing to buy a low-mileage used pickup truck than ever before.
So… which one makes the most sense for you?
This Major World article will help you decide which type of used vehicle you should buy: SUV or Pickup.
Should I Buy an SUV?
Is an SUV or crossover your best choice for your next vehicle? It might be. SUVs offer more utility than a car, and many people like sitting higher. It makes them feel safer and allows a better view of the road ahead.
Consider your needs:
- Do you often carry more than one or two other passengers?
- Do you drive more than 40-50 miles a day?
- Any sports or hobbies that require extra cargo room?
- Do you NEED a pickup bed?
5 Best Used SUV Values
Here are some of our top recommendations for great used SUVs that deliver more value for your money than most:
- Best SUV for MPG, easy parking, and commuting: Chevy Trax
- Best used luxury SUV (mid-sized): BMW X5
- Best used luxury SUV (full-sized): Mercedes GLS 4Matic
- Best small/midsized SUV value overall: Nissan Rogue
- Best used SUV value for families: Ford Explorer
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When Does It Make More Sense to Buy a Pickup Over an SUV?
Pickups are more popular than ever. Just because you’re not hauling a bed full of bricks every week does not mean a pickup truck wouldn’t be an excellent fit for you. Pickups can carry bigger cargo and often tow more than SUVs, too.
Consider your needs:
- Do you often need to carry more than 2 or 3 passengers?
- How important is fuel economy to you?
- Do you own a boat or anything else you need to tow?
- Do you just love pickups (that’s a good reason, too)
5 Best Used Pickup Truck Values
Here are the used pickups we think deliver the most bang for the buck in several different categories, depending on your needs and wants:
- Best mid-size used pickup value: Nissan Frontier
- Best full-size used pickup value: RAM 1500 Classic 4×2
- Best full-size pickup for towing: Chevy Silverado with 6.2 V8 or 6.6 Diesel
- Best full-size pickup for comfort/luxury: RAM 1500 (Big Horn/Laramie/Limited)
- Best full-size pickup for real-world MPG: Ford F-150 EcoBoost 2.7 V6
SUV vs. Pickup: How Do You Decide?
For most people, an SUV is a bit easier to live with on a daily basis. SUVs ride and handle more like a regular passenger car. They aren’t as long as pickup trucks, which makes them easier to maneuver and park, and they almost always get better MPG than a comparable pickup will.
SUVs are also more affordable, and you have a much better selection, ranging from the super affordable and fun Chevy Trax all the way up to the cruise ship of the LIE, the Cadillac Escalade ESV, and a bunch in between.
That said, there are some things only a pickup truck can do, and there’s a bunch that only a pickup truck can do well. Hauling bulky or heavy cargo is right at the top of the list. Ideally, you don’t want a load of mulch or driveway gravel in the back of your Ford Explorer.
At the end of the day, any decision to purchase a used vehicle comes down to balancing your needs, wants, and means. What do you need? What do you want? And what can you realistically and responsibly afford?
Major World: The Name Queens Trusts Most for Used SUVs and Trucks
When you think of reliable, low-mileage used vehicles—priced right—there’s only one name you need to know: Major World! Used car sales is a very competitive business, especially in New York. You don’t stay in the used car business in Queens for more than 20 years unless you treat people right.
Major World is the place to go for choice, USDA Prime, pre-owned SUVs, and pickups at the the most competitive prices in New York. No cap. So what are you waiting for?
Shop online for your next SUV or pickup in our online search portal before you get here!
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