Can't sell it

[cody93]

i would lose 50% of my money if i sold my truck and then would have to walk.. soooo no, not selling.

 

[03ranger30]

I will keep mine forever, I like it and couldn't justify selling it. I am looking for a Jeep to handle offroad duties however.

 

[Ozwynn]

The reason that I got my "little" Ranger is because it gets about as good a mileage as a POS car, has a frame, has a function etc.. Get a cheap little short box, reg cab, 4 cyl 5 speed Ranger and be done with it. My weekly commute is 700 miles in it.

you sir...... need a golf tdi with a 5spd.

 

[03ranger30]

I really want a tdi with a 5 speed...but they are so damn expensive

 

[Ozwynn]

this is what a quick search for 5spd beetle, jetta, golf tdi 99 - 03 for under 5k

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searc...true&dma=SOUTH_BEND-ELKHART&rdm=1322067982188

 

[Ruffinit]

you sir...... need a golf tdi with a 5spd.

I actually looked at one and drove it. I love the concept, but with the difference of over $14,000 between a TDI with 10K on it and my Ranger with 10K on it of the same year, I can do an awful lot of driving to make up that kind of difference. The TDI gets ~50mpg. My Ranger gets 30-32 and occasionally 34. PLUS I can do anything with the Ranger whereas the TDI (I was looking at the Jetta) is only a car. IF I were to get into a wreck on the interstate with the Ranger with a full frame, it's survivable. With a little car?? Maybe not so much.

Picked up a young guy and his better half yesterday on the highway. His new-to-him Ranger's rearend had locked up. He told me that they have an almost new little Corolla. It's getting repaired after hitting a RACCOON! Says it took the front bumper off, took out the headlight, grill and the washer resevoir. Give me a Ranger any day!

 

[cody93]

ive ran over armadillos without getting a scratch in my truck, a freind had one tear up his fender...

 

[tandangerranger]

Gas prices are dropping in OK. If only they can keep dropping to about $1/gal, then it wouldnt matter what i drive. Damn, i remember those days.

 

[hoosier1104]

Once you own a Ranger, nothing else really fits right anymore. Why is that?

 

[Ozwynn]

I have had Rangers. If I was in the market for a used beat em up I would buy another ranger. but it just no longer fits the lifestyle.

 

[Froggmann]

The attachment to these trucks is an odd thing, I've fallen victim to it as well. My truck has served me well and fits my needs perfectly, I plan on driving it for many years to come.

My beater car is a Fox 5.0 GT w/a 5spd. 260k on the original engine and runs like a top, still has enough power to get me in trouble.