Buying a truck that was used for towing?

Buying a truck that was used for towing? - 1

Added (1). I'm in the market for a truck and I have found two in budget. A 07 dodge ram 1500 and a 2007 ford F150 XLT. They are at a dealer so the history will be unknown. The ram was clearly used for towing as the previous owner removed the wiring setup. The F150 appears to be used more for commuting (has bed cover, no signs of towing) but I can't be certain. F150 has 50,000 miles, the ram has 66,000 miles. Would the Ford be a better buy? The Ford is listed at 1,000 dollars more.

The bigger question - what are your plans for the truck? The Ford has fewer miles, and better condition - with a bed cover to protect the cargo, when it is used. It also helps to get better gas mileage, with less drag from the bed and tailgate.

Neither will excel at pulling (XLT - Xtra Long Truck) has an 8ft full bed.

If the wiring has been removed, how do you know it was used for towing? Usually, the wiring is available, if it was used for towing.

You need a mechanic to go over the two trucks and make sure they will do what you ant them to. So far, you haven't provided the detail to know which truck is "right" for you.

Trucks are built for towing, what's the issue?

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