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Wow, what a deal. Would this be a good first Ranger?

Ford Ranger Extended Cab 4WD LOW PRICE Great shape - $2800 (merced)
Date: 2010-09-25, 1:57PM PDT
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This is absolutely one of the cleanest Fords you will find on the market
It is well equipped with 4 wheel drive, Automatic, power windows and locks, tilt, cruise, CD, etc.
It also has a mild tint to the windows to keep the sun at bay.
This truck does not look 6 years old.

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cant figure out how to post the pics, but it looks BRAND SPANKING new.:)
 
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why dont you just post the link to the actual ad?
 
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Whats wrong with it? 2800 is very low, usually only that price if some kind of major work is needed.
 
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something cant be right to have an 04-05 for 2800. that truck would easily sell for 10k or more. i bet its a scam or it has some seriouldy high mileage or something.
 
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Im not sure exactly. I think either the guy is just a idiot for selling it that low, or put the wrong price. I sent him an e-mail. But if nothing is wrong with it, or it has like 190,xxx miles, would it still be a good investment you think?
 
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id stay away from it...it might have been in a wreck and been a write off and they fixed it...make the guy get a carfax for it and if he refuses dont go any farther...also could have some kind af mechanical trouble...might have the tchain problem
 
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Ahh i see. Alright, thank you:)
 
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is there a local public car auction you can go to...you can usually find great deals there...if you know what to look for
 
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id talk to the guy, maybe go look at it if you are interested. I dont know how much you know about vehicles but usually you can tell that they have been in a wreck if you have a careful eye. But that price is not right something will be wrong with it for that price.
 
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basically if you do go to look at it look at all of the gaps real close...if any of them are off...it means its been in a pretty bad wreck...especially if the door gaps are really wide
 
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I bet hes going to rob you. Dont bring cash and bring friends.
 
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Alright cool. I know quite a bit about cars, mostly Hondas and such though. Never really been into trucks. I think i might go look at it. But I am gonna see if he will get a carfax first.
 
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That would be some funny stuff if he tried robbing me.
 
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well because you really dont know a lot about trucks...take someone that does...they can help point stuff out and see if anything is not the way it should be
 
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Alright, i really appreciate the advice.
 
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say show me the carfax!
 
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Hahaha. I did!
 
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I'll bet its the bait & switch from a dealer, or a down payment...
 
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Wow, it is. Thanks for saving my butt. Haha.
 
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well you got the right idea by looking on CL lol
 


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