Pull the trigger?

[sooperxtool]

Haven't been around much but long story short, my 97 is on its last legs I feel like so I've been thinking its time to replace her.

I found a few locally, but none have quite caught my attention like this particular example, and I was hoping for some yay/nays from you guys and gals.

He has it listed for $3000, it doesn't have mileage posted so I'm waiting to hear back.

Thanks for your input!

1993 FORD RANGER IN GREAT SHAPE WITH TOPPER. LIFTED WITH CUTOM DRIVE SHAFT TO ACCOMODATE DRIVE LINE. WARN MANUAL LOCKING HUBS TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 31' TIRES BUT SET UP FOR 33 X 12.5 IF WANTED . THE MOST RECENT REPAIRS INCLUDE NEW HUBS AND BEARINGS AS WELL AS FRONT BRAKES 4.0 WITH 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANS, POWER WINDOWS & DOOR LOCKS . COLD AC

http://images.craigslist.org/5Lc5Fa5Ma3Mf3L33Hbc7v3a619966f2071f93.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/5E35F15S43L63Md3F8c7v0bfabb6c388f13e8.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/5N15K45Ff3F33Id3H2c7vc338d1831fd8191a.jpg
http://images.craigslist.org/5Na5T25Jb3Gd3Ma3Jfc7v9d50f51731811035.jpg

 

[det107]

The truck in CL is sure clean !! Only you can decide if you want to spend 3k to get it-
(only a fool and his money are easily parted)

 

[Insanejughead]

Damn! It looks great!



Check for rust, I think that would be the only thing keeping me from saying, "Hell yeah," and, "Talk him down."

 

[4.0B2]

it's clean..

if it's set up for 33's, what suspension lift is on it? drive it... look at tire wear.
look for oil leaks. the motor has recently been cleaned (looks like) so it might be hard to tell. sometimes when people clean up a motor its either b/c 1. they want it to look good or 2. they are hiding something.

 

[4.0B2]

and think about how much work you could do on yours for $3k... that'll buy a lot of parts. think of pros/cons for both sides.

 

[sooperxtool]

Good points, the problem with mine is it's 2wd, and single cab...

 

[4.0B2]

Good points, the problem with mine is it's 2wd, and single cab...

ohh.... okay. get the ext cab 4wd 4.0!

 

[sooperxtool]

I will if its still for sale... the post is gone and I haven't heard back

 

[armadillon]

Eee...that sounds like it's gone. Let us know!

 

[sooperxtool]

No dice apparently :/

 

[straycat]

No dice apparently :/

Well....you snooze...you loose......lol

 

[doorgunner]

Look like it's time for a VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV 8.........

 

[sooperxtool]

Lol I emailed as soon as I saw the ad, and that was the day after it was posted!

Heh, I'd be down for a v8 swap but I really need 4wd...

I assume this is fake but I replied to the ad anyway just in case... http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/3190590705.html

 

[sooperxtool]

Totally thought it was fake but there is a 2001 4.0 auto for $2200, 60k miles... the guy just emailed me back! Are there any typical issues with 01s to look for?

 

[sooperxtool]

Totally thought it was fake but there is a 2001 4.0 auto for $2200, 60k miles... the guy just emailed me back! Are there any typical issues with 01s to look for?

*eats own words* .... turns out it is fake.... damnit.