QandAs: Autos

Which Trucks have the Highest Resale Values for 2006?

Answer:
According to the Edmunds.com

review data, the top 3 highest resale value pickup trucks for the model year 2006 are as described below. Note: The Edmunds percentages cited here are based on "the percentage of its original value that the vehicle is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000".

Topping this list is the Toyota Tundra, which retains 48.4% of its original value. ConsumerGuideAuto gives the Tundra an average overall rating, listing build quality, towing/handling, interior materials, and rear seat-room/comfort (crew cab) as its four main positive features.

Next is the Toyota Tacoma, which retains 48% original value. ConsumerGuideAuto gives the Tacoma a high average overall rating, and lists instruments/controls, acceleration (V-6), and steering/handling as three of the Tacoma's positive traits.

Then there's the Ford F-350 Super Duty, which retains 47.2% of its original value. ConsumerGuideAuto gives the F-350 Super Duty an overall rating of low average, and lists towing capacity, interior room, and build quality as the F-350's top positives.

Today's trucks are not grandpa's trucks, that's for sure! Today's trucks (i.e., pickup trucks) are designed and built with the rough and tumble independent contractor and/or the construction professional in mind. They are also designed and built with families in mind, for they are not short on comfort and amenities!

Today's pickup trucks are meant for versatility, and are equally at home on the construction site or the school parking lot for attending the kids' concerts or plays. Indeed, many pickups are built with 4 doors, full rear seating, and carry up to 6 people quite comfortably, as well as a full load of "whatever" in the bed of the truck.