after my research ive decided...

[m8r8j]

yea im going to buy a ranger, so you guys better get used to seeing me here

after researching the rock solid 4cyl motors and the rock solid m5od-r1 trannys that come in all 5 speeds, im going to buy one.

i will be getting a 4cyl 5speed 2wd singlecab shortbed ranger 98+

need to start looking

can find like an 02 with ~60k on it for about 4thousand

the bottom line is that i want a daily driver thats super reliable and super easy and fun to work on, and in my opinion the ranger beats out dodge and chevy all day long.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

Awesome - welcome - we will be glad to steer you in the right direction - either quickly down a smooth paved strip or to the nearest mud hole or rock pile. Good luck in your search . . .

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Nice choice and Welcome to the site.

 

[tbirdsps]

Buy with as low milage as possible. The 5 speeds are a little weak. They are not heavy duty transmissions.

My 92 hasn't given me problems at all except for the slave cylinder that I replaced December 07. In my case 95,000 was it for the slave cylinder.

I've had no engine or tranny problems but I only have 104,000 on it. Many here are at 200,000+ without major problems. Some complain that the Ranger hasn't been updated in years. However, when you get it right there's no need to change.

 

[bmxryder]

it sounds like your pretty set on what you want. just my opinion but i think you would be much happier with a 6 cyl and an extra cab. i know a few people who regret getting their 4-banger single cabs. one of my friends with 32's is getting about my gas mileage as me when i have 35's and still have more power.

goodluck on your truck though.

 

[Viva*the*Ranger]

Cool man. Welcome to the forum. I had a 99 reg cab shortbed two wheeler that took quite the beating, while maintaining reliability and super sexy good looks. You made the right decision bud.

 

[m8r8j]

Buy with as low milage as possible. The 5 speeds are a little weak. They are not heavy duty transmissions.

My 92 hasn't given me problems at all except for the slave cylinder that I replaced December 07. In my case 95,000 was it for the slave cylinder.

I've had no engine or tranny problems but I only have 104,000 on it. Many here are at 200,000+ without major problems. Some complain that the Ranger hasn't been updated in years. However, when you get it right there's no need to change.

if im correct, there could be 3 different trannys in your 92. theres 2 different mitsu trannys and then the m5od. in 93 they switched to m5od only.

 

[97ranger4x4]

congrats. Post some pics as soon as you pickup your new baby. Lots of great info from really knowledgeable folks on here. I am sure you will love your truck!

 

[Shran]

Good luck and welcome.

 

[johndeeregarner]

Welcome... I've had good luck out of the 00's, 300000 and still going.