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Looking for my new Ranger - Bounty Offered


No offence taken Junkie...

I've had pretty good luck with the autos... I know that isn't always the case. Just for my daily driver I will buy automatics. I'm old... I drive most times like I'm not late for work... I hate being stuck in traffic with a manual (currently Chicago area)… The automatics are stronger and have higher towing caps. In my experience... keep the fluid clean and cool and don't drive it like you stole it... and they hold up well. My 4.0L, auto. 4.10's on 32 inch tires performs really good... at least for my driving style. I swear I have only had my truck over 3k rpms (and the other two that I've owned with this combo) a dozen times in all the years I've driven them. Of course... your driving style may differ. You also have your preferences... not trying to change your mind here.
 
Uncle Gump said:
No offence taken Junkie...

I've had pretty good luck with the autos... I know that isn't always the case. Just for my daily driver I will buy automatics. I'm old... I drive most times like I'm not late for work... I hate being stuck in traffic with a manual (currently Chicago area)… The automatics are stronger and have higher towing caps. In my experience... keep the fluid clean and cool and don't drive it like you stole it... and they hold up well. My 4.0L, auto. 4.10's on 32 inch tires performs really good... at least for my driving style. I swear I have only had my truck over 3k rpms (and the other two that I've owned with this combo) a dozen times in all the years I've driven them. Of course... your driving style may differ. You also have your preferences... not trying to change your mind here.
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Oh yeah, radically different driving styles. If I'm not at redline, I'm unhappy - it's why I like the revvy euro trash stuff.

My luck has always been terrible with them, guessing half because of my driving, half because I keep inheriting someone else's issues.

Then again, I'm the guy that managed to kill two AW-4s in two of my jeeps, so could just be me. ?


And um, idk if you noticed, but you have a better chance of seeing Jesus Christ join TRS than you do on changing my mind on auto vs manual ?
 
This is an interesting one. Miles not bad. Did the VIN lookup and claims to be an FX4 Level II:

2006 FX4 Level II Link

Seems a bit pricey to me and no underside pics. Trust me, MD is a rusty state.
 
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PetroleumJunkie412 said:
And um, idk if you noticed, but you have a better chance of seeing Jesus Christ join TRS than you do on changing my mind on auto vs manual ?
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I'm sure it's all about driving style...

I always assume that my driver vehicles are running a marathon to 300k... not just 20K dashes. You do realize it's just a Ranger right? LOL. I learned to separate toys and drivers back in my Early Bronco days.
 
PetroleumJunkie412 said:
Fastpakr posted that one up a few days ago. Talked to the guy, apparently it's rotted to hell and back underneath ?
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Well. I revisited this one... He sent me some shots of the underside. It's not as bad as he's said from the looks of it.

Anyone out that way feel up to taking a gander at it? Will cover your fuel, etc.
 
Man… you can buy everything from baby butt cream to a Blackhawk helicopter on that site...
 
acsnowrider said:
I know your looking for a manual trans--but this site has yielded impressive buys, at times--here is a 2011, with approx. 50k on it, has a shell on it as well---vehicles are listed all over the country, and you might see something worth buying!!

https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/?sl=71QSCI20151011

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I used GSA auctions for years, was better at winning those ones than ebay, and you wouldn't wanted to go agin me on ebay.
It was when I lived in Nashville and found the site just goofing around buying computers to tinker with and maybe sell.
Hek I turned into an accidental ebay power seller just goofing around
(if you want tips on how to win one on GSA I'll certainly fill you in, but not wishing to publish that info)

They're arranged in regions, from TN I was in Atlanta GA region but also bought lots from the one just west(Ft worth) just north( PA I believe) and just nw(KC iirc)

They handle Gov't assets, when an agency turns items over for disposal the items first go up for grabs by other agencies, then by police departs, fire, schools etc, then on to the auctions. I did get 100+ Dell battery chargers the size of a med suitcase(each charged 4 batteries simultaneously) New in box, still in warranty, for $400, sold em like hotcakes for 49.95, $800 chargers, from Census in dallas(they'd needed 200 but someone had ordered 400) Dell hated me for a while, they'd stopped making the model and were forced to replace faulty ones with an 8 bay that cost $1600. (I loved finding ones that the "green" light didn't come on ;) )
You'll also find yourself dealing with NASA(as in computers) FBI, VA, Immigration, NWS, IRS, ETC etc

You can get good stuff there, but most times has been passed over by numerous places.
Chance and luck are also factors but rare.

It's been 12 years since I used them at all
 
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racsan said:
maybe the newest ranger generation will eventually get a manual- maybe not but you never know. Im surprised how few vehicles are available with a manual anymore. Ive seen very few fx4’s . never seen one in a junkyard. Rangers in general on lots around me are either very wore out or very rusty. occasionally both. The last ranger I saw that looked good was a 86 or 87 2wd auto V6. It had low miles but they wanted 8K for it- and it was a regular cab at that! Id love to find a nice 4.0 B2, but those are probably more rare than a good rust-free manual FX4.
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I posted a BII yesterday in this thread. Probably had a 2.8 or 2.9, though. But, the body's in good shape, so you *could* buy it, and swap in a 4.0.
 
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