What do you experts say about this Ranger?

[chiefsfan1]

I think I found my replacement for the Sable.

http://www.molletoyota.com/auto/used-2009-ford-ranger-near_kansas_city-64114-mo/17930526/

Best of all I can pay CASH.

 

[wander2039]

Had a 06 that was similar but a manual. Was a blast to drive and spun the wheels a bit too easy. That Duratec loves to rev and has a nice sound to it. Miss that truck sometimes! 9.9k is too much though.

 

[Crispysea]

I just got one like this last year, but with a 3.0L. They're hard to beat if you get a low mileage one.

 

[Linctex]

$10,000 ?!?!?

I bought my 2008 F150 for $8100 with just a tick over 100K miles on it, and its a fully-optioned XLT.

I'd pass on that Ranger.

 

[chiefsfan1]

Thanks, I just found it online. I need to go see it and drive it.
Then make a offer.
I had a Ranger from 1990-2000. I MISS it.

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: Crispysea
They're hard to beat if you get a low mileage one.


Any Mileage, really.
My early 90's Ranger with a 2.3 has 284,000 miles on it.
Still the original fuel pump, miraculously!
Has had two clutches, though.

 

[02SE]

It looks pretty clean, but seems to be priced about 4k high.

 

[Nick1994]

Nice truck, but they want too much for it. They're also smaller inside that the 80s models. I had an 86 and it was a bit roomier than the 06' I drove once.

 

[justintendo]

the 4 banger is much better with a stick...i may be in the minority but i kinda like the 3.0 best in the ranger. the 4.0 is overkill and the 2.3 doesnt get all that great of mileage in a truck

 

[BigD1]

That's about clean retail($9,650) price here in my area according to NADA. Clean trade-in is $7,100. If you can hit the middle of that, I would go for it. Trucks in my area command a premium, and it's been like that for years now.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: Linctex
$10,000 ?!?!?


That's exactly what I was thinking. That dealership is way too proud of that one.

 

[PimTac]

I had a 85 Ranger with the 2.8 V6. Got 120k miles out of it but it ran poorly when cold. The Ford guys could never figure it out. Blew out headlights so often I kept spares. Also blew the ECU four times. First two were covered under warranty. Third blew at -10F at midnight. Two weeks later that new one blew. I fired the truck and bought a Toyota Tacoma. Best pickup I've owned.

I'm sure they have improved them since.

 

[skyactiv]

They are misquoting the EPA fuel economy numbers. Those numbers are for a stick shift which does better both city and highway. The automatic is actually rated 19/24.

 

[skyactiv]

I will add that there is an interesting history to the plant that truck was assembled in. The plant had a mine for making glass back in the day.

 

[Ethan1]

I prefer earlier models, extended cabs, and power windows. These are all personal preferences. You can't go wrong with these trucks. There is a Ranger in my family that has only needed maintenance and balljoints after 186k and 20 years. Maybe a tensioner pulley along the way.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Way too expensive for an 8 year old compact pickup. You can buy those around here all day long for much less than that, but they don't have the tire shine gobbed onto the tires.

 

[Mackelroy]

Depending on where your at, small trucks command the highest premium of any used vehicle.

my 2007 in 2013 Colorado with 100,000 miles, loan value was $7,000 , it was paid for, but I refinanced it , for 2.3% free money at the time.

That vehicle today has 145,000 miles, hope I never have to buy another, hate buying vehicles. Especially since they run about $20,000 plus new, I paid about $12,000 for it new in 2006, dealer employee discounts, just a standard shift , standard cab.

 

[TallPaul]

It's got the cheesy fake fancy wheels that my 2001 came with. They hold water and rust. I replaced mine with steelies.

I would not get it with an automatic either. The 2.3 loves to wind out to the high 5000s (rev limiter on my 2001 is about 5800) and that is a lot more fun with a manual.

I do think it is a bit overpriced, but perhaps it is clean as a whistle too. Mine was pretty rusty underneath but then I only paid $3500 and it was 10 years old with 68,000 miles.

 

[Tdbo]

I have owned four Rangers.
The only way to have a 2.3 (and have any power) is with a five speed.
The 3.0 is slow and thirsty, but dependable as an anvil. See my signature. that will tell you how I know.
My favorite is the 4.0. Similar MPG but is fun and a little hot rod to drive.
If you plan on spending any time in it at all, you will wish you had a Supercab. The space in the rear makes all the difference.
I also think 10K is overpriced, particularly for a regular cab. However, they sell like hotcakes and clean ones around here are hard to find.

 

[Kira]

How much you want to look is an important factor.

If you're in love with Ford Rangers, that'll up your willingness to spend.

My personal preference for a vehicle like that is "little truck, little engine (with a manual).

Little trucks with autos drink gas 1 mpg less than a F-150. It hurts.