- Joined
- Jul 7, 2008
- Messages
- 3
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- Age
- 50
- City
- Anaheim, California
- Vehicle Year
- 2005
- Transmission
- Automatic
I have needed a new car for a long while. Today, I found a 2005 Ranger, stripped down version, with 87,000 miles, and a new engine for $4300 bucks. Previous owner had a radiator leak, kept driving and a while later, killed the engine. A reputable shop rebuilt the whole enchilada and now I own it.
The truck is relatively clean, some bumps and bruises, but nothing a good cleaning will not help. The last Ranger I had was 10 years ago and I got smashed between 2 semi's on the freeway. I loved that truck!
So, Since I am new to the whole scene again, What do I need to know about these things? I am surprised with the performance (relatively) of this little 4. It doesn't compare to my father's 2005 Saleen supercharged Mustang, but it holds it's own.
I know it's a 2.3 but what is the architecture of this engine. I see Duramax and Zetech or whatever it is, but what do I have? What years were similar for these trucks? What are some good websites to view so I don't bother all of you with these dumb questions?
I appreciate all of your time. Sorry to bother you all, but after reading the posts on here, and seeing how cool you all seem...not to mention how excited I am, well I just couldn't resist!
Roy
Ps. Pretty darn clean Carfax report too. Yes, I ran one.
The truck is relatively clean, some bumps and bruises, but nothing a good cleaning will not help. The last Ranger I had was 10 years ago and I got smashed between 2 semi's on the freeway. I loved that truck!
So, Since I am new to the whole scene again, What do I need to know about these things? I am surprised with the performance (relatively) of this little 4. It doesn't compare to my father's 2005 Saleen supercharged Mustang, but it holds it's own.
I know it's a 2.3 but what is the architecture of this engine. I see Duramax and Zetech or whatever it is, but what do I have? What years were similar for these trucks? What are some good websites to view so I don't bother all of you with these dumb questions?
I appreciate all of your time. Sorry to bother you all, but after reading the posts on here, and seeing how cool you all seem...not to mention how excited I am, well I just couldn't resist!
Roy
Ps. Pretty darn clean Carfax report too. Yes, I ran one.
