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Used Cars Sarasota Families Love: Picking the Right SUV or Truck

By Derek Besemer · 4 min read

How to choose among used cars in Sarasota — SUVs and trucks for beach trips, boat towing and family life around Bradenton, Palmetto and Lakewood Ranch.

Overview

The best used cars in Sarasota are the ones that fit how you actually live — beach days on Siesta Key, weekends on the water, or the daily drive up I-75.

Families: think seating and cargo

If you regularly carry more than five people, look for a three-row SUV. For smaller families, a compact SUV often gives the best mix of room and fuel economy for trips around Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

Boaters: check the tow rating

Find your boat and trailer's total weight and compare it to the vehicle's towing capacity with some room to spare. Ask whether the truck or SUV has a factory tow package and hitch.

Commuters: fuel economy matters

If you drive I-75 to Tampa or St. Petersburg every day, fuel costs add up fast. Compare the EPA mileage ratings of the models you're considering.

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Browse Derek's current inventory or describe what you need on the Find My Car page to get matched with vehicles available today.

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I went to Cox Chevy with the intention of simply seeing if the Silverado line of trucks was comfortable for me. I was ready to buy, but had no expectation of buying that day and I found a deal that was too good to pass up. Derek Besemer was a fantastic salesman and helped me greatly without being pushy or controlling whatsoever. In the past, I have stayed away from dealerships because of the stigma. Cox Chevy absolutely obliterated that stigma. I will absolutely be back to work with him again.
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