Well I'm really going back and forth and back and forth on what to make my next vehicle. Here are a few of the different ideas I've got going through my head:

Ranger FX4 Level II
Pros:
-Love driving a truck, just do.
-Functionality of a bed/hauling space
-Closed cab (for winter/weather)
-Level II is quite capable off-road
-Already have things for it (lift possibly, WAAG, tuner, etc.)
Cons:
-IFS (difficult to lift)
-Difficult to find (far away)
-More expensive (in the 15k range)

Jeep Wrangler
Pros:
-Convertible
-Bad-*** off-road
-Lots of accessories
-REMOVABLE DOORS!
-Easier to find
-More affordable (Probably in the 12k Range)
-Can find usually with lifts and tires already
Cons:
-Not as well suited for weather
-Easily broken into
-No bed storage (unless you remove the back seat, even then very limited)
-Jeep reliability is questionable?
-Ride quality with solid axles?

Muscle Car (Mustang GT or Cobra, Camaro SS, Trans Am, C4 Corvette, etc)
Pros:
-Fast, fun, V8 growl
-Chicks dig fast cars?
-Better gas mileage? (Marginally)
-Less likely to damage (off-roading etc)
Cons:
-No functionality of bed/hauling
-Insurance
-Tickets/tendency to speed

Econobox (Honda Accord or the like)
Pros:
-Cheap
-Great gas mileage
-Can still be somewhat peppy (manual transmission of course)
-Reliable
Cons:
-Not exactly thrilling
-No real sense in modding
-Very little 'sex appeal' like other options




As y'all can see, I've got a kinda difficult decision to make. One side of me says that modding vehicles is very expensive and I'm a broke college student as it is. I just love driving though, and I love off-roading too. I love driving a 'cool' car, whether it was my ranger or my old del sol or my sister's 3000GT VR-4. I feel like the Ranger is kind of the compromise between the off-road capability of the jeep and the streetability of a muscle car or econobox. It would be nice to get good gas mileage, especially on the highway, because that's pretty much all I drive now except an occasional trip to the store. I guess I'd just like to hear y'alls thoughts on different things, or if there was anything I missed (good or bad) about some of the options I've put forth.

 

Id slap you if you got a heep...


I say ranger but the other two i wouldnt rule out...

 

What do you have against Jeeps?

 

i would say go with the ranger. my dad just got a jeep and its nice and all but i still prefer driving my truck over the jeep. just my 2 cents.

 

I agree the truck is my number 1 choice... it's just SO hard to find one with the options I want anywhere in the southern United States, haha! That's primarily why I'm considering the others

 

ya i think there are a 1 or 2 sittin around some of the lots up here with what you are lookin for but i dont think you want to travel to maryland.

 

Kyle dont make me kill you!

 

Tommy are they 01-03 models with manual t-cases?

Andy, I take it your vote is for a Ranger?

 

You know it after what you did to your last truck (mod wise) you need another Ranger

 

i believe the one is silver and its an 02. im pretty sure its a manual t-case cause its the level ll. i dont know the price or anything but i could check if you wanted.

 

Even with the drive, you cant pass up a 02/03 lvl2!!! Best choice by far!

 

If you've got the chance, I'd REALLY appreciate it! Mileage on it and a price would be fantastic! In 02 though the level 2 was just called the FX4 Off-Road.


And about how far is it from Maryland to Texas? Hahaha

 

i can ride up there one day this week and get the info. for you. as for the distance from here to texas, your on your own for that one.lol.

 

Kyle get a Beetle Turbo!!!!!!!

 

You get that beetle turbo and I'll take your truck!

 

ahh come on kyle..stick with what u need to be in.. A RANGER.. PERIOD... but it is ur choise... good luck with it.. and im sure we all support u on any vehicle u buy.. BTW... where u been at?.. havent seen u on AIM in a whilE?

 

You see i got a new AIM? ViaMinorViator

 

Theyre everywhere. Every dude with a jeep thinks he is the absolute caca.


Yes jeeps can be super badass, but with the amount of money it takes to get to that level a ranger can be as well. Your ranger was sick and it would be a huge injustice to change to a jeep after such an unfortunate event.

Dont go jeep!!

im gonna IM you...

 

I'll still love ya if ya get one of those heathen vehicles

Aaron

 

Get a Chevy Z71 or a F-150 FX4....

I wouldn't go for another Ranger...

 

Get a life!



Aaron

 

Dude, you already got a 4.0L manual! You can get stuff off a FX4, like bilsteins, BFG's, Torsen locker etc.

Just a suggestion :)

 

dude get the level II really and also a jeep being afforable man there must be a HUGE price difference then up here your looking at like $12000 for a like 95 with over 100000 miles there just to high priced up here

 

go Honda!

 

go for the ranger... just dont be so dead set on what u want (accessory wise) - do you really honestly need a big ol truck with a towing pkg and etc etc on it? how much do u plan on using it with your school and what not. yes it comes in handy when you or someone else gets stuck but its not a necessity and sure it looks pretty -- but you can get something later in life that looks pretty. but anyway... thats my two cents.