might be buying one this weekend. 2.3 xl model in p gold color. 5-speed manual. a\c. no frills truck but just what i need to scoot around with and good on gas. paying $11.632.00 for the truck without the extra junk. total should be low $13.000 for everything. nj. test drive on sat. couldnt find one with a manual untill now. most were autos. hope i like it.

 

2.3l Ewww

 

ohh Rocky, atleast he didnt buy a 3.0 =p

Welcome to RF Denny

 

Good luck with it. I wouldn't mind having a 2.3 for gas reasons in addition to my 4.0, I couln't part with my baby. Do the 2.3's have any pep or get up & go at all?

 

who knows how much power they have, if i dont like it im not buying it. maybe ill see a fx off road 4x4 in that red metalic color on the lot?????

 

They are about the same as the 3.0 just a little slower, but better gas mileage. Another thing to factor though is they are very reliable and if you keep up with maintenance you should be able to go 300K+

 

unless your transmission goes out like mine did! lol

 

4,0L 4.0L everyone chant

 

Well, the 2.3 with the standard cab and 2WD isn't so slow as to be distracting in daily driving. I think it's a good choice for a "run-about" truck.

Good luck with it and enjoy it! I have a way-too-heavy 3.0 that I'm driving and I can live with it. I love my truck!

 

X two billion

lol

 

that fx off road ranger that i was taking about is in. now what do i do?? xl gas miser or off road 4x4 slug??.

 

the 2.3L DOHC likes to rev.. i havent driven a ranger with that motor, but i've driven the fusion with it, and for a 4 banger it moves.