I came across this ranger while doing a Site visit down south of the Cities. I pulled in because it was my favorite color.


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=en&cardist=40

Now here are the particulars

2001 Ranger Edge 4x2 with a 4.0 automatic.

It has the ugly 15x7 Aluminum rims and a rather obnoxious but workable fiberglass topper. It is in really clean condition with only minor blemishes

They are asking 8K for it but I plan on talking them down to 7000 to 7500 as my cut off.

Now I no the downsides of 2 wheel drive trucks and have owned my fair share in the past, but I can put about 3K down on this truck and pay the rest off before the year is out. I think it could make an awesome street truck that could still haul my boat and I could use to hunt and fish with. The only off-roading I do is to get back to my hunting spots and I usually use the little womens expedition anyway so I think for around a couple hundred dollar car payment I can easily justify the 2wd. Keep in mind I resurrected the explorer too, and that is 4x4. I would just rock that until the wheels fall off, but I need a vehicle that matches my personality and I hate the explorer. I might keep it for a trail rig though.

Now only knowing the 4X4 value I have no idea what it is worth. Now I know if the exact truck was a 4x4 it would sell at about 13K-15K in this market.

Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

 

Oh I am also thinking of making it something like this:



Or D.'s Ride only not as kicka$$ as I don't hav ethat kind of fundage, and I got to cars to restore in the next decade. More looks and a few go fast goody's. Plus I am not a kid anymore and I never race so I just want tsomething that is comfortable, looks killer and can be fun to drive at times.

~HJ

 

i say go for it, shouldnt be to hard to get it for around 7k out the door...

but loose the cap for sure and

 

Get a different cap if you get it, but you will really miss your 4wd if you get it. I desprately need 4wd where I am, but I cannot afford a truck payment.

 

Oh and to answer the main question, the price is not bad and it also has low miles. Just for reference, mine has just under 70,000 and it is an '01.

 

If it is any reference mine was 13k with 36k miles (straight off a lease)

 

I drove it yesterday and it has a wierd feeling transmission. I think it is about ready to go out. It had brand new fluid so I have no idea if it has been properly maintained or if the dealer just flushed it for the first time. I think I am going to pass for now. 1 Transmission in a year is more than enough.

~HJ

 

My transmission has a funny feeling sometimes, too. There is enough fluid and it's crystal clear, I think the filter may need to be changed, though.

 

Well its a good color :)