Need help to decide to buy or not.

[jordantheoret]

I am contemplating buying this 1998 ford ranger.
http://classifieds.castanet.net/details/98_5.0_ltr_ranger_raptor/2363540/

It looks sick, seems to be in good shape and had lots of work done to it.
Is it worth the money? He doesnt mention the km's but does it matter when a truck is modified to this extent? he's had it for 5 years and did all that work.

In your guy's opinion will this thing be nothing but problems or should i be able to hit the trails problem-free for a while? i dont plan on riding ridiculously fast or anything.

Originally i wanted to buy a sidexside but this thing seems wayy more fun. it looks clean, but im not looking for something that will cost me 1000$ every time i take it out.

Does anyone have exprience with a similar vehicle?
This would just be my bush truck i have another vehicle for daily driving.

I am supposed to meet him this weekend to try it and buy it if it all works out, anything i should look for to see if its a lemon?

 

[Mightyfordranger]

I would check around under the dash for a shity birds nest of wires and just all around check the quality of the work done are the welds clean is there wires everywhere 10k is alot of money I'd make sure the truck is worth every penny.
Do things that had to be custom made work to your liking? ,and check for wear spots on rubber hoses etc if its been on the road for 5 years I'm sure you would see them buy now and best of luck to you other than that truck looks awesome I'd drive it lol

 

[jordantheoret]

I would check around under the dash for a shity birds nest of wires and just all around check the quality of the work done are the welds clean is there wires everywhere 10k is alot of money I'd make sure the truck is worth every penny.
Do things that had to be custom made work to your liking? ,and check for wear spots on rubber hoses etc if its been on the road for 5 years I'm sure you would see them buy now and best of luck to you other than that truck looks awesome I'd drive it lol

thanks for the quick reply.
The only thing i don't like is the shifter doesnt fit properly in the center console, do you think there is a purpuse to that? or would it be hard/expensive to get something custom made to look better?

other than that maybe the headlights could use an update but i love the look and can't wait to take it out on the trails, hopefully it doesnt break down while im out in the bush lol.

 

[jordantheoret]

oh and as for the quality of work i just spoke to him and he owned a shop for engine swaps, custom fiberglass work, tires, lifts, bumpers etc, and he built the truck to show what he could do.
He says he sold the business and is getting rid of the truck.

Getting more and more excited about taking this off roading.