Uh oh. Another would you thread

[Saddle Tramp]

Ive driven a 2wd truck my whole life and have never been stuck in the sand. I got the the rear end stuck on a stump once, and got stuck in 1" of mud on flat ground with an empty 6x10 trailer attached. I'm with @adsm08 on this one. Why spend all that money for nothing. Do like every other guy and deck your 2wd truck out to look like a 4wd and call it a day. The wider tires won't sink into the sugar sand.

My ranger has open diffs and I almost got it stuck in a sandy parking area.

I like to do my off roading at low speed. 15 to 20 mph on the trails. The places I would take it include the northern Georgia mountains (Beasley, Bald Head, Cherokke National Forest) as well as Michigan in winter. (Gotta show up my brother and his Subaru)

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Also. I'd like a green or blue color if I was going to get a different one.

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Ok guys. I might have found something.

https://www.matthewscurrie.com/used-Nokomis-2011-Ford-Ranger-XLT-1FTLR4FE0BPA11989

 

[sgtsandman]

I chose both choices, without the loan on the first option but modifying as I accumulate the cash.

 

[Freddie Fudpucker]

/concur Buy an older one
I do not have new trucks for a reason. I can fix everything on the 78 and 84.
When Im done with the 84 Ranger, I wont be 4 grand into it. (Helps to have a body man as a bud)
So far Im a grand into it. The paint is what will cost not the new everything Ive put underneath it.

New trucks are over priced and a technological nightmare. My nab just got a 2019. He already said he wants his 86 back, and he is never selling his 79 or 49.

 

[G8orFord]

I'll take $12k for my '01 4x4. Brand new engine and trans (well about 12k miles now), 4.10 gears with factory limited slip, new front CVs, ball joints and shocks. Lots of other new parts and everything works. It's black though and the paints not perfect, but no dents and no rust.

Hell, I'll knock off $1500 so you can get a locker put in and another $500 so you can get the drivers' seat reupholstered. It's got the normal wear spots. An even $10k and I'll deliver since I'm in Florida too. LOL

 

[rjaaaaaa2]

That was my question also except I didn't have 12k to spend but still same choice restore and customize my 2001 ranger edge or take on another car payment. I'm retired and have the time so I chose to do the work, doesn't cost as much and way more fun than car payments and when your done it's yours and your proud of it.
GO FOR IT !

 

[wildbill23c]

I have so far spent about $13k on my 88 Bronco 2, including purchase price, transmission rebuild, engine replacement...and its still 30+ years old. However, nothing on the market today has gained any interest from me and I don't plan on getting rid of my Bronco 2 anytime soon. It still needs painted though, which is another $5k. Still cheaper than a new SUV which I wouldn't be happy in at all. I enjoy driving my Bronco 2 and my recently acquired 87 Ranger...so figure out what a new truck costs, then figure in the immediate depreciation as you drive it off the lot, but still owe $40k+ on. Now, figure out what it would cost to repair the truck you want to put $12k in, and double that number because trust me its never going to cost what you think, it'll inevitably cost more...much more due to breaking of components during the process of repair, and finding further issues as you dig into the project.

If you plan on keeping the truck you want to put $12k into for another 20 years fine, if its something you are trying to make pretty to try and get rich by reselling it, save your time, and money and sell it as is before you end up with a $12k+ lawn ornament when you run out of money 1/2 way through the project and your wife gets mad and divorces you for spending every dime you make on an old truck.

In the end I don't have a loan payment on a truck even though I have slowly put $13K into mine. I did it over time, something you could of course do with your truck if you have time, patience, and a space to keep it stored. I had a shop do the work on mine because I don't have a place to work on vehicles and it would never get finished with everything else I have to deal with. I'd go with no car payment and have the work done if you need to over the course of months or years, rather than a 7 year truck payment that I wouldn't want, and don't care to drive.

 

[Pix3L8]

100% build the truck I want instead of buying the truck I want, you'll get the satisfaction of building something unique and a great truck when your done.

 

[Ranger850]

I have a 2wd sc Ranger Edge with a motor thats locked up. 12 stacks would set that bitch off.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Ok guys. I might have found something.

https://www.matthewscurrie.com/used-Nokomis-2011-Ford-Ranger-XLT-1FTLR4FE0BPA11989

This would probably be the option I would be looking at. If you need/want a 4x4. Sell your current truck to offset the cost of the replacement. I've said all along... you're gonna have to pay up a bit for the right truck. They seem to be pretty proud of that one... I would try to get them to come down a bit...

 

[Saddle Tramp]

I agree. It's totally a buyers market now.

 

[MIseeker]

I have so far spent about $13k on my 88 Bronco 2, including purchase price, transmission rebuild, engine replacement...and its still 30+ years old. However, nothing on the market today has gained any interest from me and I don't plan on getting rid of my Bronco 2 anytime soon. It still needs painted though, which is another $5k. Still cheaper than a new SUV which I wouldn't be happy in at all. I enjoy driving my Bronco 2 and my recently acquired 87 Ranger...so figure out what a new truck costs, then figure in the immediate depreciation as you drive it off the lot, but still owe $40k+ on. Now, figure out what it would cost to repair the truck you want to put $12k in, and double that number because trust me its never going to cost what you think, it'll inevitably cost more...much more due to breaking of components during the process of repair, and finding further issues as you dig into the project.

If you plan on keeping the truck you want to put $12k into for another 20 years fine, if its something you are trying to make pretty to try and get rich by reselling it, save your time, and money and sell it as is before you end up with a $12k+ lawn ornament when you run out of money 1/2 way through the project and your wife gets mad and divorces you for spending every dime you make on an old truck.

In the end I don't have a loan payment on a truck even though I have slowly put $13K into mine. I did it over time, something you could of course do with your truck if you have time, patience, and a space to keep it stored. I had a shop do the work on mine because I don't have a place to work on vehicles and it would never get finished with everything else I have to deal with. I'd go with no car payment and have the work done if you need to over the course of months or years, rather than a 7 year truck payment that I wouldn't want, and don't care to drive.

I have so far spent about $13k on my 88 Bronco 2, including purchase price, transmission rebuild, engine replacement...and its still 30+ years old. However, nothing on the market today has gained any interest from me and I don't plan on getting rid of my Bronco 2 anytime soon. It still needs painted though, which is another $5k. Still cheaper than a new SUV which I wouldn't be happy in at all. I enjoy driving my Bronco 2 and my recently acquired 87 Ranger...so figure out what a new truck costs, then figure in the immediate depreciation as you drive it off the lot, but still owe $40k+ on. Now, figure out what it would cost to repair the truck you want to put $12k in, and double that number because trust me its never going to cost what you think, it'll inevitably cost more...much more due to breaking of components during the process of repair, and finding further issues as you dig into the project.

If you plan on keeping the truck you want to put $12k into for another 20 years fine, if its something you are trying to make pretty to try and get rich by reselling it, save your time, and money and sell it as is before you end up with a $12k+ lawn ornament when you run out of money 1/2 way through the project and your wife gets mad and divorces you for spending every dime you make on an old truck.

In the end I don't have a loan payment on a truck even though I have slowly put $13K into mine. I did it over time, something you could of course do with your truck if you have time, patience, and a space to keep it stored. I had a shop do the work on mine because I don't have a place to work on vehicles and it would never get finished with everything else I have to deal with. I'd go with no car payment and have the work done if you need to over the course of months or years, rather than a 7 year truck payment that I wouldn't want, and don't care to drive.

I agree. Love my rangers. Dependable, and suit my NEEDS in a truck. I have owned rangers for 30 years, 3 of them. All purchased used, and i still use the 2nd one i bought on the property here for my wood cutting activities. My latest purchase was a rusted 2001 4x4 and I probably drive it a thousand miles a year. since im retired now. I dont do mods unless its for interior comfort for long drives. The boat ramp is 3 miles away so need for more pulling power is moot. i would say i have spent less than 20k for purchase and upkeep for 30 years of owning rangers. Of course, the first one, an 88 2wd was my daily for 22 years lol. In 95 i went insane and bought a brand now Ram ( kept the ranger) and I HATED using it as a *truck*. too worried about dirt and dents, all i could think about was the money.

 

[snoranger]

Both. I just got a 2020 F-150 and I’m restoring my ‘79 F350.