Can't sell it

cody93 · Nov 23, 2011

i would lose 50% of my money if i sold my truck and then would have to walk.. soooo no, not selling.

03ranger30 · Nov 23, 2011

I will keep mine forever, I like it and couldn't justify selling it. I am looking for a Jeep to handle offroad duties however.

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2011

Ruffinit said:
The reason that I got my "little" Ranger is because it gets about as good a mileage as a POS car, has a frame, has a function etc.. Get a cheap little short box, reg cab, 4 cyl 5 speed Ranger and be done with it. My weekly commute is 700 miles in it.

you sir...... need a golf tdi with a 5spd.

03ranger30 · Nov 23, 2011

I really want a tdi with a 5 speed...but they are so damn expensive

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2011

this is what a quick search for 5spd beetle, jetta, golf tdi 99 - 03 for under 5k

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?lastBeginningStartYear=1981&num_records=25&search_lang=en&page_location=findacar::ispsearchform&search_type=both&distance=0&address=49103&marketZipError=false&make=VOLKS&model=GOLF&make2=VOLKS&model2=JET&make3=VOLKS&model3=BEETLE&start_year=1998&end_year=2003&min_price=&max_price=5000&seller_type=b&transmission=Manual&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=Diesel&max_mileage=&color=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&advanced=y&highlightFirstMakeModel=&showZipError=y&default_sort=priceDESC&systime=&isFlashPlugin=true&dma=SOUTH_BEND-ELKHART&rdm=1322067982188

Ruffinit · Nov 23, 2011

BDAB said:
you sir...... need a golf tdi with a 5spd.

I actually looked at one and drove it. I love the concept, but with the difference of over $14,000 between a TDI with 10K on it and my Ranger with 10K on it of the same year, I can do an awful lot of driving to make up that kind of difference. The TDI gets ~50mpg. My Ranger gets 30-32 and occasionally 34. PLUS I can do anything with the Ranger whereas the TDI (I was looking at the Jetta) is only a car. IF I were to get into a wreck on the interstate with the Ranger with a full frame, it's survivable. With a little car?? Maybe not so much.

Picked up a young guy and his better half yesterday on the highway. His new-to-him Ranger's rearend had locked up. He told me that they have an almost new little Corolla. It's getting repaired after hitting a RACCOON! Says it took the front bumper off, took out the headlight, grill and the washer resevoir. Give me a Ranger any day!

cody93 · Nov 23, 2011

ive ran over armadillos without getting a scratch in my truck, a freind had one tear up his fender...

tandangerranger · Nov 23, 2011

Gas prices are dropping in OK. If only they can keep dropping to about $1/gal, then it wouldnt matter what i drive. Damn, i remember those days.

hoosier1104 · Nov 23, 2011

Once you own a Ranger, nothing else really fits right anymore. Why is that?

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2011

I have had Rangers. If I was in the market for a used beat em up I would buy another ranger. but it just no longer fits the lifestyle.

Froggmann · Nov 23, 2011

The attachment to these trucks is an odd thing, I've fallen victim to it as well. My truck has served me well and fits my needs perfectly, I plan on driving it for many years to come.

My beater car is a Fox 5.0 GT w/a 5spd. 260k on the original engine and runs like a top, still has enough power to get me in trouble.

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