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Gents (and ladies... I think we have one or two?)
So, for those that have been watching my other thread:
www.therangerstation.com
I'm now moving it to here.
I'm looking for a new-to-me Ranger. Truck is going to be used as my winter daily, along with a work vehicle for sales calls, field visits, etc.
So! Here's where it gets interesting:
My frustration level has hit fever pitch with looking for a truck. I lost $500 today on a truck due to a "non refundable deposit" I put on one AT A FORD DEALER so I could check it out after work - I was promised "100% rust free" - it had more cancer than the one I looked at yesterday.
How you can collect a bounty:
Since my time is limited, and since this truck hunt is costing an arm and a leg, it would be much cheaper for me to slow down my hunt, and to offer up a finder's fee if one of ya'll finds one that suits my needs. From my perspective, Ive already sunk $500 into a deposit, have taken a few hits to my credit, and have spent over $300 in fuel going to dealers to see automatics being advertised as manuals. So, not really worth it to me to keep searching like I have been.
If you're interested, these are the minimum requirements. Not interested unless it has the following:
No body panel rot/cancer - A little patina that can be cleaned up with Ospho and paint is acceptable.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - non-negotiable on this one. No more AutoTragics.
Extended cab
4wd
2006 or newer
150k mi or less for one owner, 120k or less for multiple owners
Ideal truck - Will pay finder 2% of my total out-the-door price. Has above requirements, plus"
2008-2009 FX4
Center console
Trailer tow (can be aftermarket)
Less than 100k mi
One owner
Less than ideal, 1.5% paid. Non-negotiable stuff, plus:
FX4 Level II or regular FX4 without above stuff, higher miles, etc.
OR
2009-2011 with non-negotiable stuff. Gives me something to drive until I can find an interior, etc.
Will also pay out 1% for finding a 06-11 Manual with less than 100k on it and no rust. Thing has to be presentable for clients, etc. so the no rust thing is critical.
Just to tie up loose ends, my budget is $15k, but I am willing to spend slightly more for "the one"
Kinda feel scuzzy for putting a bounty out there, but after losing $500 to a dealer today over another pile of sh*t that I didn't even buy, I'd rather shell out cash to someone I like for giving me a hand versus a used car salesman named "Chad" that I now f*cking despise.
**** Chad.
So, for those that have been watching my other thread:
I tried to buy a Ranger today. And I failed.
This is a rant. So, no secret that I've been looking for a newer Ranger to drive in the winter. Got approved to buy the one in Portland that I posted to the forum, but logistics simply are not working out in my favor. So, I found this today...
I'm now moving it to here.
I'm looking for a new-to-me Ranger. Truck is going to be used as my winter daily, along with a work vehicle for sales calls, field visits, etc.
So! Here's where it gets interesting:
My frustration level has hit fever pitch with looking for a truck. I lost $500 today on a truck due to a "non refundable deposit" I put on one AT A FORD DEALER so I could check it out after work - I was promised "100% rust free" - it had more cancer than the one I looked at yesterday.
How you can collect a bounty:
Since my time is limited, and since this truck hunt is costing an arm and a leg, it would be much cheaper for me to slow down my hunt, and to offer up a finder's fee if one of ya'll finds one that suits my needs. From my perspective, Ive already sunk $500 into a deposit, have taken a few hits to my credit, and have spent over $300 in fuel going to dealers to see automatics being advertised as manuals. So, not really worth it to me to keep searching like I have been.
If you're interested, these are the minimum requirements. Not interested unless it has the following:
No body panel rot/cancer - A little patina that can be cleaned up with Ospho and paint is acceptable.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - non-negotiable on this one. No more AutoTragics.
Extended cab
4wd
2006 or newer
150k mi or less for one owner, 120k or less for multiple owners
Ideal truck - Will pay finder 2% of my total out-the-door price. Has above requirements, plus"
2008-2009 FX4
Center console
Trailer tow (can be aftermarket)
Less than 100k mi
One owner
Less than ideal, 1.5% paid. Non-negotiable stuff, plus:
FX4 Level II or regular FX4 without above stuff, higher miles, etc.
OR
2009-2011 with non-negotiable stuff. Gives me something to drive until I can find an interior, etc.
Will also pay out 1% for finding a 06-11 Manual with less than 100k on it and no rust. Thing has to be presentable for clients, etc. so the no rust thing is critical.
Just to tie up loose ends, my budget is $15k, but I am willing to spend slightly more for "the one"
Kinda feel scuzzy for putting a bounty out there, but after losing $500 to a dealer today over another pile of sh*t that I didn't even buy, I'd rather shell out cash to someone I like for giving me a hand versus a used car salesman named "Chad" that I now f*cking despise.
**** Chad.
