Thats exactly what im thinking.......I could find one a little cheaper, but it probably isn't going to be in as good a shape as this one, it probably wont be exactly what i want, so I wont be completely satisfied with it. I may pay alittle more for this truck, but I really like the color, its a stepside, and the interior will make you think your in a new truck. (im not kidding, the interior is really clean).........it certainly doesn't feel like its got 138k miles on it, plus, its a 1 owner Georgia truck. It wont be just another Ranger, cause its an orange stepside truck.

I was in the exact same situation when I bought mine .... I probably paid about 800 - 900$ more then what I should have but it was EXACTLY what I wanted (Sonic Blue, X-Cab, Flareside, Auto)and the milage was great so to me the extra money was justified. By the way your talking it souinds to me liek you really love this truck ... I say go for it and worry about the few extra dollars later.

I think you should get it, but know that you should be able to talk him down about a G on the price

you're gonna need all the money you save for suspension maintenance or a 4.0 swap

Well, a car lot has it, so im not sure they'll come down that much......... :shrug: I also assume most of those miles were highway miles, cause it doesn't feel worn at all when I test drove it.

i got my 95 with 144k v6 3.0 a/c for $900.00 lol

i got my 96 4.0 auto 2wd with 40,000 miles in mint condition with spray on bed liner and a vinyl cover for $4500

do you really want a 4 banger thoe?...i had a 4banger manual extra cab..i walked my dog faster then that thing drove.I regret getting a 4banger..i wouldnt buy it...you can find a 2001 6 cyl on ebay for 5k...Just keep looking around..dont rush into something your not sure of..if you had to ask us..then you probobly dont "REALLY REALLY" want it...all im saying is keep looking youll find something you really want..

i got my 98 4.0L, 4x4, stepside, ext cab, 5 spd for $6000
123,000 miles

So what's the poop Mark? Did you get the truck yet?