Yspecv19
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- PA
- Vehicle Year
- 2004
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hello all! I cant remember if I ever introduced myself but I've been browsing the forums for some time.
So here is my delema:
I currently own an 04 Ranger(Auto,4.0L, 81k miles). Mechanically, it is in pretty good shape. I've owned it about a 1 1/2 years and have been through it pretty thoroughly in that time. Now the body and bed are not as clean. There are some pretty serious rust issues going on. Nothing neccesarily visible from the exterior but underneath is getting pretty rough including bed and cab floors(from the North East).
Now, I just came across an individual that is willing to trade straight up for a 2000 Ranger(Manual, 3.0L, 153k miles). Now obviously its 4 years older and has considerably more miles, but body wise it's in much better shape. Only one small patch of rust on the bed floor and two small holes around the radiator. A few other small spots of surface rust that can be easily taken care of. Cab floor and frame are in good shape and engine has had regular maintenance.
Would it be worth trading for the older truck with higher mileage but better condition or try to limp mine along and hope it doesn't fall apart going down the road?
Thanks for any input!!
So here is my delema:
I currently own an 04 Ranger(Auto,4.0L, 81k miles). Mechanically, it is in pretty good shape. I've owned it about a 1 1/2 years and have been through it pretty thoroughly in that time. Now the body and bed are not as clean. There are some pretty serious rust issues going on. Nothing neccesarily visible from the exterior but underneath is getting pretty rough including bed and cab floors(from the North East).
Now, I just came across an individual that is willing to trade straight up for a 2000 Ranger(Manual, 3.0L, 153k miles). Now obviously its 4 years older and has considerably more miles, but body wise it's in much better shape. Only one small patch of rust on the bed floor and two small holes around the radiator. A few other small spots of surface rust that can be easily taken care of. Cab floor and frame are in good shape and engine has had regular maintenance.
Would it be worth trading for the older truck with higher mileage but better condition or try to limp mine along and hope it doesn't fall apart going down the road?
Thanks for any input!!