CajunLanMan
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- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
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- Automatic
Hello everyone. I'm looking for some advice on whether or not to pull the trigger in a "free like a puppy" Ranger.
My father in law is getting rid of his '98. 4.0L auto 4x2. It's got a bit less than 60k miles on it. He is very mechanically savvy, and I have no doubt the engine is in great shape. A/C works, etc.
Sounds great for a free truck, right?
Here's the deal. I'm in Utah. The truck is in Ontario, Canada. So suddenly there's a decent amount of cost (for me anyway) in expenses to get it home, whether that's in gas driving up there with a flatbed to pick it up, or flying up and driving it back. Either way I'm looking at about $1000 in travel expenses (fuel, hotel, food, etc). My main concern is rust. 20 year old vehicles in Ontario are quite rusty, and this one is no different. (see attached photos) I'm getting mixed opinions in my friend/coworker circle on how bad this rust really is. I'm not really concerned about the appearance of the vehicle. I'm just wondering about the structural integrity. I also don't mind the elbow grease involved in getting rid of/treating the rust. Cost is the big factor. As for what I want to do with the truck, just having another vehicle would be helpful. If I get a year out of it, and it dies, it's worth it, I think. If I get a wild hair and decide to fix it up over time, so be it.
Any advice is appreciated.
My father in law is getting rid of his '98. 4.0L auto 4x2. It's got a bit less than 60k miles on it. He is very mechanically savvy, and I have no doubt the engine is in great shape. A/C works, etc.
Sounds great for a free truck, right?
Here's the deal. I'm in Utah. The truck is in Ontario, Canada. So suddenly there's a decent amount of cost (for me anyway) in expenses to get it home, whether that's in gas driving up there with a flatbed to pick it up, or flying up and driving it back. Either way I'm looking at about $1000 in travel expenses (fuel, hotel, food, etc). My main concern is rust. 20 year old vehicles in Ontario are quite rusty, and this one is no different. (see attached photos) I'm getting mixed opinions in my friend/coworker circle on how bad this rust really is. I'm not really concerned about the appearance of the vehicle. I'm just wondering about the structural integrity. I also don't mind the elbow grease involved in getting rid of/treating the rust. Cost is the big factor. As for what I want to do with the truck, just having another vehicle would be helpful. If I get a year out of it, and it dies, it's worth it, I think. If I get a wild hair and decide to fix it up over time, so be it.
Any advice is appreciated.
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