If you are thinking of gearing up 2022 work-wise, chances are, you may need a new or used pickup to carry stuff here and there. Even if your work does not require a pickup, your travels and weekend activities may. Then again, pickups are also fast repacking SUVs as family haulers, considering their ruggedness and willingness to go anywhere, anytime, and anyhow.

That said, you don’t have to put down oodles of money into a new pickup right away. It’s good to start with a used pickup that has been broken in but has many good years and miles to give you. Especially since they cost a lot less than a new pickup you drive off from the dealers.

On that note, here go 10 cool used pickups that are hardy, itching to come to you, and can be yours for cheap in 2022. So which one makes your top list?

10 2010 Ford SVT Raptor

2010 Ford SVT Raptor Pickup Truck
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Armed with Ford's 5.4-liter V8 that cranks out 320 horses and 390 lb-ft of torque, this is the most capable machine for off-roading enthusiasts. It’s got big all-terrain tires, an electronic locking rear differential, and an adept suspension to carry out any kind of duty with aplomb.

2010 Ford SVT Raptor Pickup Truck In Red
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If you’re looking for more power, then go for the one with a 6.2-liter Boss V8 hammering out 411 horses and 434 lb-ft of torque. It’ll set you back you about $26,000 but take you anywhere, anytime.

9 2011 GMC Sierra 1500

2011 GMC Sierra All Terrain Pickup Truck
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For its outstanding capability, the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 was at the number one spot in the full-size class beating all of its arch-rivals that year. If you’re looking for one for yourself then a top-line Sierra would be the best bet.

2011 GMC Sierra SLE Extended Cab Pickup Truck
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It’s got a stout 6.2-liter V8 gas putting out 403 horses and all you need is about $20,000. For that kind of money, it is a steal, and you get a stand-out performer for a lifetime.

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8 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Pickup Truck
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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is an exceptional performer that topped the list of the best full-size pickup for 2016. It received this recognition for its first-rate reliability rating, a perfect five out of five by J. D. Power, and solid crash-test grades, as well as another five out of five by NHTSA.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 Pickup Truck
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It outclassed most of its rivals that year but comes cheap on the used car bazaar these days. There’s one available for about $25,000 with just 99,000 miles on the clock.

7 2018 Toyota Tacoma

2018 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck
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Toyota is synonymous with reliability in the auto bazaar so the Tacoma nameplate comes loaded with all the bell and whistles of a competent pickup truck. It leads the pack in sales as its heavy-duty V6 mill puts out 278 horses and 265 lb-ft of torque, and that’s ample grunt for most buyers, even for a used pickup.

2018 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck
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It’s also got the number one rank in the compact pickup truck category, for 2018, proving its prowess and worth. For off-road nuts, the Tacoma is a must and will cost you under $30,000.

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6 2017 Honda Ridgeline

2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup Truck
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For 2017, the mid-size Honda Ridgeline was the alpha of the pack. It had excellent value for money and makes for one of the best-used pickups for 2022. It’s also got the most powerful base engine in its class, a multifaceted bed with an under-bed chamber for loading extra stuff, and an adaptable two-way tailgate.

2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Pickup Truck
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It further seals the deal with exceptional crash test scores, getting five out of five stars by NHTSA for 2017. You get a mint condition 2017 Ridgeline for less than $30,000.

5 2017 GMC Canyon/Chevrolet Colorado

Red 2017 GMC Canyon SLT On Road
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If you’re looking for a used pickup that’s reliable, strong, and long-lasting, this is the one to get from the used pickup market. It’s a go-getter loaded with all the bells and whistles you can imagine on a workhorse. Hauling your stuff is never a problem for these best-used picks, as both come with equal power.

2017 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck
Chevrolet

You get a good range of engine configurations to choose but go for the ones with a 3.6-liter V6 hammering out 308 horses. Here’s one with just 40,000 miles on the clock, and it can be all yours for less than $30,000.

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4 2014 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X

Black 2014 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Parked On Driveway
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The Nissan Frontier may not match its rivals in terms of looks, but it’s got massive power under its hood. The properly-equipped 2014 Frontier uses a brawny 4.0-liter V6 gas engine churning out 261 horses and 281 lb-ft of torque to offer you a flawless off-road performance.

Black 2014 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Parked On Driveway
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If you go for a PRO-4X machine it’s even better as it is armed with more off-road chops. You get clean PRO-4X models for less than $30,000 on the used car bazaar, and they are worth every dollar.

3 2019 Ford F-150

2019 Ford F-150
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This nameplate is the bestseller in the US even in the used pickup bazaar. The 2019 Ford F-150 is one of its best years and comes stocked with all the modern gadgetry you need in your truck.

2019 Ford F-150 Limited Pickup Truck
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You get this V8-powered F-150 at a great bargain price these days. There is one on sale at CarGurus for less than $30,000, and it's armed with a humongous 5.0-liter Flex Fuel V8 motor cranking out more than 395 horses with only 72,000 miles on the odometer.

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2 2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck
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The Toyota Tundra left behind the Detroit stalwarts and was judged as the best full-size pickup truck for 2009 by U.S. News & World Report. It had the most capable powertrain for that year – a 5.7-liter V8 Dual VVTi monster mated to a newly-introduced 6-speed automatic transmission.

2009 Toyota Tundra Pickup Truck
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The muscular gas engine thrashed out 381 horses and 481 lb-ft of torque good for a 6.3-second 0-to-60 MPH spin. It’ll cost you less than $20,000 to own one but likely to last you many a good mile.

1 2013 Ram 1500

2013 Ram 1500 Pickup Truck
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The longstanding Ford F-Series has been repeatedly challenged by Ram trucks, and probably it’s the only one that can dethrone Ford in this segment in the future. That’s because Ram has a formidable lineup of trucks and if you’re looking for a best-used pickup, on a budget, you’ll find one to fit the bill any day.

White 2013 Ram 1500 Speeding On The Road
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The 2013 Ram 1500 ranked #1 in the full-size pickup category for that particular year, so it makes for a great pickup, even used. A 395-horsepower V8-powered pristine example will set you back by around $25,000.

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