Top 5 affordable pickup trucks #5: 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota The 2nd generation Dodge Dakota is a great midsize pickup truck. It came with an optional 4.7L V8 engine producing about 230hp. The Dakota was one of the only midsize pickup trucks from the 1990's to have a V8 engine. It was also one of the first midsize pickup trucks to have an optional crew cab. You can buy one of these vehicles for as low as $1 200. #4: 1993-2004 Chevrolet S10 The Chevrolet S10 is a classic american small pickup truck. It is not known for its towing capabilities or even its off -road capabilities. But it is known for being a great reliable work truck that gets the job done. It comes with a 4.3L V6 producing about 180 horsepower. #3: 1997-2003 Ford F-150 The ford F-150 needs no introduction. It has been the best selling pickup truck in North America for over 40 years. It has also been the best selling vehicle in the U.S. for 36 years. The 10th generation F-150 was revo