Best Trucks Under $8,000: The 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500

There are plenty of reasons why you might need a pickup truck and summertime seems to be a reminder of how a pickup truck sure could make life easier. Whether it’s landscaping ambitions, camping trips, beach outings, or moving kids into college dorms, many of us dream of making these tasks easier via the help of a truck bed.

The trouble is, if a pickup isn’t going to be your primary mode of transportation, it’s tough to justify shelling out full price for something new, or something you might only use on weekends.

Fortunately, there are plenty of used trucks that can help you with your errands, projects, and trips, without breaking the bank or requiring a serious financial commitment.

Take, for example, the 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500. Available just under $8,000, this used Silverado is a rock solid, capable pickup with class-leading fuel economy and customization options galore.

The Tough Trims of the 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is built on a full-size truck platform, offering drivers smooth handling and true pickup feel behind the wheel.

Available in four trim levels, the base level WT (work truck), 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ, you can tailor your Silverado to best meet your needs.

The WT is operated by a four-speed automatic transmission, and features power rack-and-pinion steering, along with safety features like anti-lock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Moving up the trim line, the 1LT offers convenience features like power windows and keyless entry, while the 2LT has comforts like six-way power front bucket seats, and hands-free features like steering wheel-mounted controls.

On the highest end of the Silverado line, the premium LTZ has so much to offer in the way of luxury, like heated front seats, leather trimmed front and rear seating, heated exterior mirrors, remote start, and a Bose speaker system with CD changer and auxiliary jack.

Choosing a trim is one thing, but the decisions get tougher when you consider the Silverado’s six engine options.

Extensive Engine Options on the Chevy Silverado 1500

The 4.3-liter V6 engine produces 195 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,800 rpm. Fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 17/21 (city/highway) in the two-wheel drive and 16/19 in the four-wheel drive.

Moving up to the 4.8-liter V8 gets you 295 horsepower at 5,600 rpm with 305 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm with fuel economy estimated at 16/20 in the two-wheel drive and 15/19 in the four-wheel drive.

Active fuel management is an available component of the Silverado’s 5.3-liter V8 engines, both generating 315 horsepower at 5,200 rpm with 338 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. With the Silverado’s Flex Fuel E85 capability, expect greater fuel economy, and therefore greater savings from fewer stops at the pump.

The biggest Silverado engine exists in the form of a 6.0-liter V8, backed by 367 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, with 375 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm, and EPA-established fuel economy of 15/19, on both the two-wheel and four-wheel drives.

Spend your summer behind the wheel of the Chevy Silverado 1500. It won’t be long before this pickup becomes your primary vehicle, year-round. Consult your local Chevy dealer for deals under $8,000 on used 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.