Can you guys help me out with this buy?


KrAzy KoOl MaN

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I found this truck (before you look, I have been looking for a Ranger for a Really long time now, but I could not find one in my price range so I looked for alternatives, and this one popped out....

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/1326005104.html

So the guys wants, that price, but the registration and inspection are out. It needs a new windshield and I think the exhaust or muffler has a leak or something like that. What do you guys think and how much should I offer him.

I know it might not be better looking than the Ranger, but the rangers here in Dallas are really expensive for some reason....

Thanks in Advance
 
by the way I don't think this has airbags so will insurance be really high. This is my first car!
 
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depends on how much you wanna spend. whats your price range for a ranger and are you looking at 2wd or 4x4
 
regardless if it has airbags or not, it will still be high!

That is a GREAT truck to start with!!!! I started with a 2.0L Ford Ranger, it is FUN to work the stick!!!

I would check that motor out real good, make sure it does not burn oil/coolant, as it is a FRESH rebuild and still in the break-in period, THAT IS IF HE DID THE REBUILD CORRECTLY!!

(NOT just slap in new bearings, did the whole shabang, bore, cleaning tank, new cam bearings, a full rebuild kit- Some people will just slap in new rings and hone the cylinders, and call it a rebuild!!!)

I would offer about a hundred under their asking price. As for the inspections, I have no Ideal, as I don't need inspections in Illinois.
 
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KELLY88 said:
I'd pass on that if I were you. Try to keep looking. What's your price range?
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Well, it somewhere around there. I mean I know I am not going to find the perfect truck for that price, but I know for that price range in is going to need minor engine repair, no AC, and cosmetic work. I think that is fine, but I just can't find one! like that. I think I would go for it if it had registration and inspection up to date. So my price ranger is from 0- around 700 ish. I have looked all over NO JOKE!
 
OilPatch197 said:
I would check that motor out real good, make sure it does not burn oil/coolant, as it is a FRESH rebuild and still in the break-in period, THAT IS IF HE DID THE REBUILD CORRECTLY!!
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Thanks for the heads up. I will have to ask him about that...
 
well if you pay for the shop repair bill, ill give it to you for 200, but the repair bill is WAY out of your range lol
 
sorry to get your hopes up, plus you probably wouldnt want my truck anyways, i beat the living piss **** out of it day in and day out, i seriously dont think i could even give it away at this point lol
 
'95 ranger said:
sorry to get your hopes up, plus you probably wouldnt want my truck anyways, i beat the living piss **** out of it day in and day out, i seriously dont think i could even give it away at this point lol
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You SURE did get my hopes up. :dunno: You have no idea how desperate I am....
 
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