Nissan Titan
The Nissan Titan is exactly that on the road. It's incredibly powerful! The 5.6-liter V8 engine pulls no punches. But here's a word of warning to any Titan owners out there — this pickup truck suffers from awful depreciation after five years. The figure comes to 44.2 percent. Oof.
Ford F-150
Do any of you guys own a Ford F-150 today? You do? Well, we've got some bad news to share. As it turns out, this pickup truck really struggles to retain much of its value after five years. It depreciates by 37.9 percent during that period. Ouch! That's quite a drop. But the next vehicle doesn't fare a whole lot better...
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ticks a bunch of boxes. It looks great, has powerful engine options, and is oodles of fun to drive. This beast can't escape bad depreciation figures, though. If you own one for five years, it'll lose 39.2 percent of its original value. That's terrible news for your wallet!
GMC Sierra 1500
The GMC Sierra 1500 isn't lacking in the power department, folks. Its 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine is capable of reaching 420 horsepower on the road. Impressive! The following figure won't leave you jumping for joy, though. After five years of ownership, this pickup truck loses 38.1 percent of its value. Would you still buy one knowing that?
Ford Ranger
So you've just bought a Ford Ranger. Nice! This truck is reliable, offers a fun ride, and has a gorgeous exterior. But we're about to put a dampner on things. Sorry, folks. Following five years on your driveway, the Ranger will lose roughly 41 percent of its value.
Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra has an incredibly aggressive look. And it's no slouch on the road thanks to its i-FORCE 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. But can this pickup truck stave off iffy depreciation in the long-run? Unfortunately not! Five years into its lifespan, it loses 36 percent of its original value.
Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is certainly an attractive proposition. A stylish pickup with a punchy 3.8-liter V6 engine under the hood? Who wouldn't want a piece of that! This might put you off, though. After five years of ownership, the Frontier depreciates by 38 percent. Still tempted to pick one up?
Chevrolet Silverado 3500
How can you not be struck by the Chevrolet Silverado 3500? It's a monstrous vehicle! But can it outrun a fast depreciation rate? It doesn't look that way. Over the course of five years, this pickup truck loses 34 percent of its original value. That's better than the next entrant, though...
Honda Ridgeline
We've got to hand it to the Honda Ridgeline. This truck offers smooth performances with a bit of bite thanks to its 3.5-liter V6 engine. It can hit 60 mph in just six seconds! Yet the Ridgeline struggles with depreciation. It loses 38 percent of its value after five years. What a bummer.
GMC Sierra 2500
Whether you're opting for the gas engine or the diesel option, the GMC Sierra 2500 is no joke on the road. It's seriously powerful, folks! It looks the part, too. But how badly does this vehicle depreciate after five years of ownership? Well, the figure comes to 39 percent.
Toyota Tacoma
There's good news and bad news when it comes to owning a Toyota Tacoma. We'll start with the good news — it's got a solid fuel economy, decent engine options, a comfortable interior, and a large towing capacity. But the bad news? After five years sitting on your driveway, this thing depreciates by 32 percent.
Tesla Cybertruck
Have you bought a Tesla Cybertruck recently? If so, you've got our sympathies! This motor has a horrid depreciation rate. In the first year alone, it can lose up to 38 percent of its original value. That number then jumps to 48 percent after five years. Eye-watering stuff, right?
Hyundai Santa Cruz
The Hyundai Santa Cruz isn't as powerful as it appears — especially the base model. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can only produce 191 horsepower. Oof! But it gets worse. Following five years of ownership, the Santa Cruz loses up to 40 percent of its original value.
Ram 1500
With its exciting engine options and high towing capacity, there's much to like about the Ram 1500. But this could throw a wrench in the works. Following five years of ownership, the pickup truck depreciates by a whopping 44 percent. Talk about a painful figure! Mind you, the next entrant has it even worse...
Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota had a pretty decent run. It was in production for 25 years, finally bowing out in 2011. Keeping that in mind, the depreciation rate isn't too kind here! On average, this vehicle stands to lose roughly 45 percent of its value after 12 months of ownership.
Rivian R1T
It's not easy owning a Rivian R1T. The company's uncertain future has caused depreciation rates to skyrocket in a short space of time. And that's bad news for your wallet. So what do the numbers look like? Well, the R1T can lose 44 percent of its original value in just three years. Yikes! Does the next entry fare any better?
Ford F-250 Super Duty
Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty nice to look at? Definitely. But is it a cheap vehicle to maintain? No chance! The upkeep can get very pricey, folks. And that does affect its depreciation rate. It stands to lose 34 percent of its value after five years.
Chevrolet Colorado
If you're looking to make a profit on a pickup truck after five years of ownership, then the Chevrolet Colorado is one to avoid. This motor has a shocking depreciation rate. By the end of that period, it loses 49 percent of its original value. A nightmare figure, wouldn't you agree?
GMC Canyon
With its 2.7-liter TurboMax engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, the GMC Canyon makes for a very fun drive. But does it retain its value in the long-run? Well, this motor has a depreciation rate of 36 percent after five years. That's certainly better than the next vehicle on the list...
Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick ticks a lot of boxes as a pickup. It's practical, has a good fuel economy, and offers some nice engine options. Can it dodge a bad depreciation rate, though? Not quite! Following five years of ownership, the Maverick loses 43 percent of its original value.
Ram 2500 HD
Do you often find yourself gawking at the Ram 2500 HD? We do, too! It's an absolutely gorgeous pickup truck. It also has some very impressive specs. The engine options are fierce. But how fast does it depreciate after five years? Well, the number comes to 34 percent.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Exciting engine options? Check. A massive towing capacity? Check. A great look? You bet! Yes, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has plenty in its favor. But this monster has big problems when it comes to retaining its value. After five years, the depreciation rate reaches 41 percent.
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Do any of you guys have a GMC Sierra 3500HD sitting on your driveway? Well, this news won't put you in a great mood! The pickup truck has a pretty iffy depreciation rate following five years of ownership. The figure comes to 40.2 percent. We feel your pain, folks.
Jeep Gladiator
The Jeep Gladiator is an off-road blast. Its 3.6-liter V6 engine won't let you down. But its depreciation rate might! After five years, this motor loses 35 percent of its value. Stinging, right? Mind you, the Gladiator hasn't been hit as hard as the next pickup truck...
Chevrolet Avalanche
It's been 12 years since the Chevrolet Avalanche's steady production run came to an end. And boy, do the remaining vehicles have trouble retaining their value. If you're looking to sell one today, know this. The pickup truck depreciates by 40 percent after five years of ownership.
GMC Syclone
The GMC Syclone is exactly that — it makes for a thrilling drive! This rare pickup truck can hit 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph. But at the time of its release, depreciaton was a big concern. It lost 40 percent of its value pretty fast.
Nissan Titan XD
We won't beat around the bush here — the Nissan Titan XD is a nightmare to maintain. To say the repair costs aren't kind would be a major understatement! It gets worse, though. At the five-year mark, this vehicle loses 45 percent of its original value.
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't the worst pickup truck to own. Its V6 and V8 engine options are more than decent. But even so, this motor's production run ended in 2010. And it's always struggled to retain its value. The five-year depreciation rate comes to 45 percent.
Lincoln Mark LT
There's still much to like about the Lincoln Mark LT. It's got a great interior and a nice 5.4-liter V8 engine. Good luck selling it for a profit, though. During its production run, this motor had an awful depreciation rate. We're talking 50 percent after five years.
Cadillac Escalade EXT
A 6.2-liter V8 engine that can produce over 400 horsepower? Yes please! On the specs-front, the Cadillac Escalade EXT is a winner. But it depreciated horribly during its production run. The pickup lost 50 percent of its value after five years. The model is rumored to be making a comeback, though...
Hummer H2 SUT
Power has never been a problem for the Hummer H2 SUT. Its 6.0-liter V8 engine can produce up to 398 horsepower on the road. It looks awesome, too. Yet while it was in production, this beast had a terrible time retaining its value. The depreciation rate hit 55 percent after five years.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup
Are you hoping to flip your GMC Hummer EV Pickup for a tidy profit? Well, you might want to temper your expectations a bit! This thing depreciates at a rapid rate. It loses 51 percent of its original value after five years.
Ford F-350 Super Duty
Boasting an incredible towing capacity and beefy engine options, the Ford F-350 Super Duty is a tremendous pickup truck to own. Will its depreciation rate let you down, though? The five-year figure comes to around 34 percent.
Ram 3500
The Ram 3500 is a very tough vehicle to ignore. You won't have trouble spotting this thing on the road, folks! How quickly does it lose its value, though? Well, the five-year depreciation rate comes to 34 percent. Is that better than our final entry? Let's find out...
Ram 1500 Classic
Would you turn your nose up at the Ram 1500 Classic? It's usually much cheaper than the standard 1500 model. But this might give you doubts. The depreciation rate doesn't make for good reading. It loses 48.1 percent of its value after five years of ownership.
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