looking at getting a ranger...

[nate09]

im going to looking at a 93 ranger tomorrow or saturday and i just want some things that take special note of. its v6, not sure if its 3.0 or 4.0, 5 speed and 4wd.

ive done a bit of searching on here but have owned almost all chevrolets in the past. (this will be vehicle number 7 for me and im only 18)

any in put would be greatly appreciated

 

[rngr4x4beast]

there good trucks man 3.0 or 4.0 way better then a chevy this is my second truck 1st 1 was an s10 4.3 5spd 4wd with 106000 and it was fallin apart trans was gettin ready to fall out motor had no power at all traded for my ranger 3.0 5spd 4wd with 102000 more power then the 4.3 drives better handles better ur gonna never want another chevy after you get that ranger

 

[nate09]

there good trucks man 3.0 or 4.0 way better then a chevy this is my second truck 1st 1 was an s10 4.3 5spd 4wd with 106000 and it was fallin apart trans was gettin ready to fall out motor had no power at all traded for my ranger 3.0 5spd 4wd with 102000 more power then the 4.3 drives better handles better ur gonna never want another chevy after you get that ranger

i just sold my 93 s10 today. i would have prefered to stay in an s10 but ive found what i want in this ranger (v6 5 speed 4wd and ext cab) and for the price i cant argue.....

any issues with the engine being 200K+? the trans has been rebuilt and a new clutch was installed as well.

 

[rngr4x4beast]

mine was a 94. shudnt b my gfs bro has a 98 with a 4.0 auto and his jst hit 200k needs new plugs and wires but other then that it still runs like new trans shifts good never been rebuilt either

 

[Rifleman]

Welcome to the Ranger Owner's Club! You'll like having a Ranger, they're tough little trucks. I would have to say the main thing I would look at are all the spring mounts to see how badly rusted they are. I would also change all the fluids and filters front to rear once you get it.

 

[99RangerKrazy]

4.0L with a 5 speed any you're golden.

 

[nate09]

well i picked it up today from the original owner. $1100. ill put some pics up soon. 4.0 v6 btw.

 

[Rifleman]

Congrats!

 

[sniper141]

You will love it! My first truck was an 89 2 wheel drive B2000 manual and I loved it. I got a 92 ranger after that and I will never go back, had my ranger now for 5 years now and I beat the piss out of it and had to rebuild the tranny once and it hasn't failed me since. I did alot, and I mean alot of stop light racing and power braking in this beast, and it is a 2000 XLT off-road step side, I have the pics in my profile!

 

[nate09]

i sure hope i keep it. this is vehicle number 7 for me at 18 so maybe this one will stick around. probably get some pics tomorrow once the topper comes off.

for now i plan to make sure everything is up to par and daily drive it. eventually, when funds become available id like to put a 3" james duff lift on it. done some searching on here already and that seems to be one of the best, and not terribly expensive imo.

 

[smokeyjoe]

your gonna love it! mines a 93 with a 4.0 5spd and 4x4 too i beat the crap out of that poor lil truck and it ujst keeps going, easy to work on, nothings really all that hidden and has yet to leave me stranded on the road

 

[nate09]

had a topper on it but i didnt like it... let me know what you think

 

[willied]

Looks good other than the side swipe of course.

 

[nate09]

actually the original owner got caught in an automatic fence leaving work one day. new door(s), passenger side fender and ill be happy. the bedside im not too worried about.

 

[Jay FX4]

Damn, 7 cars? I didn't even get my license until I was 18......