First Truck

[leseman1]

so i was going to get a bronco 2 but the deal fell through. So im looking for a 1st truck. I am considering Rangers, Broncos, Bronco II's, and mazda b series trucks. Any advice on what is the best choice. One of the ideas in my head is a non-rbv b2600 Mazda and put a 2 rotor rx7 in it. would it be worth it? any information is greatly appreciated.

 

[Bennybooster]

what do you want to do with it

 

[mp3deviant721]

It's easier to help if you tell us what you want to do with it.

 

[leseman1]

I would 4wheel aliitle bit but not full time, daily drive to school and back and mabey haul some wood from back up in the woods, nothing too serious but i need it to get me were i need to go.

 

[mp3deviant721]

You are going to want something with a bed, I'd say a regular cab Ranger, with 4x4. 1st-3rd gen (83-97). The suspensions are easier and cheaper to modify on those years. An manual would be a better choice of transmission, the autos in those years weren't the greatest. However, the 95 and newer autos were a little better. A 4.0 is a good choice for power and gas mileage (just keep the throttle light and drive the speed limit). However if you are looking for the best mileage, get 2.3 4cyl, they came with 4x4 up until 96. The 2.3 changed to fuel injection in 85 or 86 I believe and became a dual spark plug in 89.

The Mazda B-Series (non RBV) are good trucks too. But they are getting alot harder to find in decent shape. And aftermaket off road parts are almost non existent. So a RBV based B-Series is your next bet, they started selling in 94. So you would still get the RBV off road parts for your truck while still having a Mazda.

 

[Heavyfire14]

^^^ yea, i almost never buy mazda parts. i just walk in and tell them its for a ranger (for ALMOST everything)