I personally drive a 96' Ranger with the 2.3L, supercab, 5spd manual. Took it on a 500+ mile trip exploring Oklahoma on Monday. Besides those tiny rattles in the cab that come from age and the gutlessness of the 4cyl, she did alright by me. The 96' Blazer, thats another story. Can't turn my back for a minute without having something else break.The 2.3 extended cabs are still available for 2011, but you can only get them in the 2 door extended cab, not the 4 door. I don't believe the 4 cylinder was ever available with 4 doors.