Think of an SUV and you may picture a suburban family on their way to the kids' soccer game. Think of a pick-up truck and you may think of a Texas cattle ranch or a Kentucky horse farm. But SUV's and pick-up trucks have a universal appeal to many non-traditional drivers who love the convenience and features of a truck.
A pick up and an SUV are just two of the types of trucks on the road today. In fact, trucks outnumber standard cars on city highways and country roads. These powerful vehicles represent power and status. In many circles, "boys and their toys" is all about a man and his love for a truck.
From the '50s to the '70s, a family car meant owning a station wagon, not a truck. In many families today, the most accommodating vehicles are SUVs or 6-passenger pickups with all-wheel drive. The pickup is no longer a vehicle that's driven by men with too much testosterone; women want the comfort of powerful truck with a V8 engine and exceptional handling.
For over twenty years Ford Motor Company has produced the best selling pick-up trucks on the market. Year in and year out, the F-series pick-up truck has remained not only the top selling truck in America but actually is the top selling vehicle, period. Why is this truck so popular? These trucks offer an excellent range of features that include a full size truck bed, large engine, a variety of cab styles, and excellent handling capabilities that simply outperform the competition. The Ford F-series outsells the competition 2 to 1, selling twice as many trucks as GMC and Chevrolet combined. Plus ford trucks are affordable. Most Ford Explorers sell for $24,000 to $31,500 and Ford F-150s are sold for $20,000 to $40,000.
Next on the list are GMC trucks. These pickups are a little more affordable but carry a slightly less consumer rating. GMC styles in this list include GMC Canyon Compact Truck for $16,000 to $29,000 and GMC Sierra. GMC Sierra comes in 1500HD, 2500HD and 3500HD with prices that range from $18,000 to $42,000.
The Chevy Silverado is almost as popular as the GMC trucks. This truck has a great towing package. However, the Silverado appeals to an up-scale Chevy audience with its price range of $29,000 to $42,000. Other brands of trucks have a loyal following that believes that their truck is the best on the market. These include the Dodge Ram, Honda Ridgeline, HUMMER H2, Lincoln Mark LT, and Nissan Titan.
What puts these best sellers on the list is more than a price. Even though some models sell better due to price, many models are more attractive if they have flexible options. What do today's modern cowboys and cowgirls want in their "horse"? Cargo and truck bed size are large deciding factors. The ability to store more in back or haul heavy boats requires different size truck beds and big engines. Big engines should not mean low mileage. Owners are becoming a little more environmentally conscious about wasting gas. Also, gas is so very expensive!
Trucks are America's number one choice for a vehicle for a reason. Families have discovered how practical a truck can be for everyday life.
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