The Cheapest Trucks That Actually Last 300,000 Miles

A brand new pickup truck costs more than fifty thousand dollars today — and the ugly secret is that it may not last any longer than a high-mileage used truck you could buy for a fraction of the price. In this video we count down 10 of the most bulletproof, dirt-cheap, reliable used pickups you can still buy for under $15,000, the trucks that quietly cross 300,000 miles while new trucks are back in the shop before 100k. This is an honest buying guide. For every truck we tell you the model years to chase, the exact engine to look for, the realistic used price range, what to check before you buy — and the real weak points, because knowing the problems before you pay is how you actually save money. Trucks covered in this countdown: Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota, Nissan Frontier, Honda Ridgeline, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi), Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra (5.7), and the most bulletproof pickup you can buy — the Toyota Tacoma. Timestamps: 0:00 — Why a $50k new truck may not outlast a cheap used one 1:10 — How we picked (and our honest-weak-points promise) 2:05 — #10 Ford Ranger 4:00 — #9 Dodge Dakota 5:50 — #8 Nissan Frontier (the "strawberry milkshake" warning) 7:55 — #7 Honda Ridgeline 9:50 — #6 Chevrolet Colorado & GMC Canyon 11:45 — #5 Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi) 13:45 — #4 Chevy Silverado 1500 & GMC Sierra 1500 (AFM warning) 15:45 — #3 Ford F-150 (avoid the 5.4 3V) 17:45 — #2 Toyota Tundra (5.7 longevity king) 19:45 — #1 Toyota Tacoma 21:30 — Recap of all 10 22:10 — The one universal buying rule The one rule that matters more than any single truck on this list: inspect the frame and underbody for rust, and always pay for a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic. A $200 inspection can save you from a $5,000 mistake. Like, subscribe to Goldmine Garage, and drop a comment telling us which truck you'd park in your driveway.