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need to vent my frustration!


yeah....the stepside thing isnt for me.....but it looks cool.
 
flaireside styleside stepside similar model of truck juste box interchangeable stick drive old model(thrird generation) and bought new truck after one year (2006 later)
 
I was in the exact same boat. Started looking for a truck in March 2009. Started just looking at just Rangers. When I got sick of everything good being a flareside, I opened my search to the S10, Sonoma and Isuzu Hombre (which are mostly regular beds).

I was buying the truck as a second vehicle, so I had room to wait for what I wanted. I was also willing, if necessary, to fly in, buy and drive back the truck if it was the right truck.

Then in Dec 2009, I found a truck locally that was pretty much everything I wanted; 4wd, auto, V6, ext cab, AC. Didn't necesarily want power windows/locks but glad now that I have them . Was even my first choice of color and trim (white XLT with chrome bumpers and grille). Was in my mileage range and priced right around trade in value. Was also very well maintained and documented. I had no choice but to jump on it. It was pretty much excactly what I wanted, all I needed to do was trade the camper shell for a hard toneau and add OEM fog lights.

You'll find your truck with patience. Maybe, while you look, you can also price used regular style beds in case you find a flareside that is otherwise too good to pass up.

Vito

Yea i know, Ive been looking but im impatient. lol. Thats basically the truck im looking for. Plus I hate driving my sisters car, but I should be grateful that I have another car to drive

meh, i dont personally like gold or tan interior, but if its your thing go for it. i hear you on the 4 door thing. mine is 2 door and i wish it was a 4 door. and that passenger door lookes dented to hell

Im not too keen on the color either but i can only be so picky. Color is last on my list of things too look for in a truck. The dent doesnt look too bad but Id have to see it in person.
 
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/1605461189.html


1999 Ford Ranger XLT

Price: 10990
Mileage: 44522
Stock No: 7940
Vin: 1FTZR15X3XPB03696
Engine: 4.0L (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE
Transmission: Automatic


Might be able to work the price down. That's pretty much exactly my truck except for mileage, seats, wheels and I have a bedliner & toneau
 
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that first one is about twice what im looking to pay

The second one has too many miles. Im looking for around 100,000, up to 120,000 or so max

otherwise theyre pretty much exactly what im looking for, assuming theyre 4 door


and it just keeps getting worse. I just found EXACTLY what im looking for, except its a 5 speed.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1607177563.html
 
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Why can't I find trucks like that? Thats Exactly what I was looking for when I went truck hunting... I got everything except the 4.0L.

Im holding out for the 4.0. Ive seen quite a few i like but theyre always 3.0 or stepside or 5 speed. But that means I should be able to find the right truck, its just a matter of time.

I kinda just wish someone would just hit me in my truck now and total it (assuming no injury) They dont know it runs like crap and Id get alot more money than selling it. Probably the stupidest and smartest idea at the same time.
 
Hahaha... I got a 3.0l step side 5 spd... :icon_twisted:

Yeah I know what you mean. My mom just got a check for 11 grand from her subaru and I blue booked it and NADA'ed it in excellent shape for what a dealer should ask and it was only worth like 8 thousand... it wasn't in good shape.
 
Theres times Ive wished i had it, but i can make do without. That truck looks like an awesome deal to me though and its actually less than I was looking to pay. I dont know if I can let it pass. Ill have to run it by my dad and see what he has to say
 
that first one is about twice what im looking to pay

The second one has too many miles. Im looking for around 100,000, up to 120,000 or so max

otherwise theyre pretty much exactly what im looking for, assuming theyre 4 door


and it just keeps getting worse. I just found EXACTLY what im looking for, except its a 5 speed.
http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1607177563.html



You may want to call them. They may mean 5-speed automatic. My 99 4.0L is a 5 speed auto
 
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You may want to call them. They may mean 5-speed automatic. My 99 4.0L is a 5 speed auto

Vito

really? I guess its possible but usually 5 speed means standard, auto means auto. I might have to look into it though, thanks for the heads up
 

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