ThermionicEmissions
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- Jun 13, 2020
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- Location
- Victoria, BC, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 2008
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
HI all, I just put down a deposit on this beauty today (https://warrenauto.ca/listings/2008-ford-ranger-sport-extended-cab-no-accidents-low-kms/ ).
But I'm debating completing the purchase... and if I do, it certainly will be for a reduced cost. You'll note the ad says it's a 4.0 4x4.
It's clearly not a 4x4, and the dealer said straight-up it's 2wd. Sounded like an honest mistake. Took the truck for a test drive and she was great. Excellent condition all round. Only problem is, when I checked the engine code in the VIN is U, which is the 3.0 vulcan. I was very clear with the dealer I understood this to be a 4.0L, and he said nothing to correct me (In my excitement I failed to pop the hood....I know! I know!) Now, for arguments sake, let's say that was somehow another honest mistake on his part. I'd really like some thoughts on the 3.0 vs the 4.0. Honestly I don't need the extra HP of the 4.0 in any practical sense. The 4.0 just seems like the way to go considering the fuel economy is almost the same. Had I known this was a 3.0 going in I would still have considered it based on the condition. However... I think this truck was very much priced as a 4.0, and I'm hoping some of you can give me an idea of how much less a comparable 3.0 would go for.
Thanks all! (oh, and I'm in Canada btw, so the price of that truck is in Canadian $$$)
But I'm debating completing the purchase... and if I do, it certainly will be for a reduced cost. You'll note the ad says it's a 4.0 4x4.
It's clearly not a 4x4, and the dealer said straight-up it's 2wd. Sounded like an honest mistake. Took the truck for a test drive and she was great. Excellent condition all round. Only problem is, when I checked the engine code in the VIN is U, which is the 3.0 vulcan. I was very clear with the dealer I understood this to be a 4.0L, and he said nothing to correct me (In my excitement I failed to pop the hood....I know! I know!) Now, for arguments sake, let's say that was somehow another honest mistake on his part. I'd really like some thoughts on the 3.0 vs the 4.0. Honestly I don't need the extra HP of the 4.0 in any practical sense. The 4.0 just seems like the way to go considering the fuel economy is almost the same. Had I known this was a 3.0 going in I would still have considered it based on the condition. However... I think this truck was very much priced as a 4.0, and I'm hoping some of you can give me an idea of how much less a comparable 3.0 would go for.
Thanks all! (oh, and I'm in Canada btw, so the price of that truck is in Canadian $$$)