Hi all'I'm Uncle Nasty and from Kansas. ( Ya i know about Toto). Lol. I bought an '88 Ranger XLT, reg cab, long bed, 4x2 brand new September of 1988. I have driven it just about every day since then and until today it's never left me stranded! General maintenance, brakes maybe a clutch or two and a mountain of tires is all that its required. NOW I'm sitting here wondering why in 1988 they didnt seem to have the technology to design a 5 speed manual that would last longer than the 372,586 miles i have driven the ole girl! That right folks.... 372,586 miles without a hickup! Looks like the 302 heart transplant has been moved up on the priority list!