Looking at a 1998 4.0 V6 Auto Tomorrow - What to look for?

[Optima]

Hey guys,

Ever since the snow, I have been looking to trade my Daily Driver (1992 Honda Prelude Si - STOCK) for a later model ranger. Up here in the NW, the honda just isn't the right car for a changing climate.

My buddy has an 02-04 Ranger V6 4.0, and it's an awesome 4x4 truck, hes got me hooked.

I'm wondering what I should look for and be weary of on this guy who is wanting to trade his 98 Ranger 4.0 4x4.

Here's the link to the ad, and we set up to meet tomorrow. Any info is much appreciated.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/988068201.html

-Chris C.

 

[cappin90]

check all the fluids and if you can have a mechanic take a look at the transmission. my 98 4.0L is on number three and has 20k fewer miles then that one...