Arolsma
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- Location
- Milton Wisconsin
- Vehicle Year
- 2010
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.3 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I will be getting my license in December, and I plan on buying a 2004-2011 Ranger for $3000-$4000 this winter/spring. I am looking for one with no more than 200K miles, preferably under 170K. It needs to have a minimum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. I definitely would prefer a super cab model, but I haven't yet ruled out a regular cab. I am mainly looking for a rwd in order to get as new a one as possible in my price range and keep ownership costs down. Currently I would consider any of the following configurations: 4.0 stick or auto, 3.0 stick, 2.3 stick regular cab (the super cab can't tow enough), or a 2.3 auto super cab.
I have a few questions regarding what configuration I should get (more like which ones I should steer clear of). Firstly, how reliable is the automatic transmission in these trucks? I have found a few for sale with only around 150K miles with new transmissions, which makes me dubious about buying one without a new transmission. Also, consumer reports gives the 2010 only one out of five for minor and major transmission issues; are the 2010s notorious for transmissions problems?
How well does the 2.3 stick handle a 1,500 pound trailer? I don't expect to tow often, but I want it to be able to tow 1,500 lbs without much if any trouble when I need it to.
What are your guys thoughts on regular vs super cab? I am currently 5'9'', but will probably end up around 6'. Will a regular cab be tight for me? I will get a tonneau cover regardless of what cab I get; so I could get stuff out of the weather that way, but it wouldn't be ideal. Also, is it a pain to access the rear space unless you have the four door super cab model?
I would prefer a 2010-2011 one since those come with esc and side airbags. The studies on the effectiveness of esc in reducing the likelihood of crashes, especially when making an avoidance maneuver, are very compelling.
Obviously a 4.0 is top on my list; but if I want esc, that is nearly impossible in my price range. I am just trying to narrow down on exactly what configuration(s) I will like the best and will last roughly five years/ 50K miles without more than a few hundred dollars in repairs per year.
Thanks for any responses in advance and sorry if I posted this in the wrong place.
I have a few questions regarding what configuration I should get (more like which ones I should steer clear of). Firstly, how reliable is the automatic transmission in these trucks? I have found a few for sale with only around 150K miles with new transmissions, which makes me dubious about buying one without a new transmission. Also, consumer reports gives the 2010 only one out of five for minor and major transmission issues; are the 2010s notorious for transmissions problems?
How well does the 2.3 stick handle a 1,500 pound trailer? I don't expect to tow often, but I want it to be able to tow 1,500 lbs without much if any trouble when I need it to.
What are your guys thoughts on regular vs super cab? I am currently 5'9'', but will probably end up around 6'. Will a regular cab be tight for me? I will get a tonneau cover regardless of what cab I get; so I could get stuff out of the weather that way, but it wouldn't be ideal. Also, is it a pain to access the rear space unless you have the four door super cab model?
I would prefer a 2010-2011 one since those come with esc and side airbags. The studies on the effectiveness of esc in reducing the likelihood of crashes, especially when making an avoidance maneuver, are very compelling.
Obviously a 4.0 is top on my list; but if I want esc, that is nearly impossible in my price range. I am just trying to narrow down on exactly what configuration(s) I will like the best and will last roughly five years/ 50K miles without more than a few hundred dollars in repairs per year.
Thanks for any responses in advance and sorry if I posted this in the wrong place.
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