went truck hunting today...

[snomaker321]

but no luck
well not really at least

checked out this one:
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/1730403179.html

We got there and they had dropped the price $1000 already to $5900. sweet. So we get out to check it out (in the pouring rain) and it wasnt quite a good as advertised...
-it needs new tires. the way they're worn they'll pass new hampshire inspection, but not mass which is no good to me
-its gonna need a rear leaf spring hanger replaced, but thats expected. one was already replaced.
-We start it and guess what, the check engine lights on! They said they'd take care of it.
Butttt...
-It was really clean. Interior was immaculate. no rust on body, only surface rust on the frame.
-It had a really nice kenwood headunit and speakers. Granted I already have my own but this one looked much nicer. I wished i grabbed the model #.

I still want the truck. Just gotta wait to hear what happens with the whole cel thing and hope they still have it next saturday.


Looked at a few others while we were out. Saw a nice '03 that was already sold for $5900 and a few other various trucks, none really what i was looking for. We did however see a 98-00 ranger for $8900 needless to say, we didn't stop for that one.

 

[Ranger Kip]

try privately owned used auto dealers, or in new jersey =P

 

[snomaker321]

try privately owned used auto dealers, or in new jersey =P

they were all small used car lots on the same stretch of road. We only went to see this one but ended up finding like 5 more while we were up there. My problem is time, i have none. I had to work 12-9:30 today so i only had a few hours this morning to look

 

[Ranger Kip]

Try buying a car magazine from the store, the sales ones, they are loaded with interesting buys. In fact, there was a Bronco Custom sold in one of mine that there was only 15 of them made! (went for $11,500)

 

[snomaker321]

Try buying a car magazine from the store, the sales ones, they are loaded with interesting buys. In fact, there was a Bronco Custom sold in one of mine that there was only 15 of them made! (went for $11,500)

I have, I'm just being really really picky about what I want. Honestly, If the check engine light wasn't on i probably would've bought this one yesterday.

 

[89PBR96]

I would make sure the ball joints are good still they can be a pain to replace also try to low ball them big time

 

[ChrisR1S]

Personally i'd check the codes before i forked over the cash. Hopefully they fix it and don't just pull the light.
Assuming it can be pulled like an ABS light. had that issue with a '99 F150 i had

 

[Ranger Kip]

Best bet for any used vehicle, is getting to know the owner a little (like going out to lunch or a drink to talk about the truck, so you see whether or not he is a ripoff). You also get pretty good friends that way too.

Always good to network! =D

 

[snomaker321]

I would make sure the ball joints are good still they can be a pain to replace also try to low ball them big time

Definitely will check them before i buy it(assuming i do)

Personally i'd check the codes before i forked over the cash. Hopefully they fix it and don't just pull the light.
Assuming it can be pulled like an ABS light. had that issue with a '99 F150 i had

Well they cant inspect it unless its fixed, and they say it'll come new hampshire inspected. Ill have to look into nh inspection to make sure

Best bet for any used vehicle, is getting to know the owner a little (like going out to lunch or a drink to talk about the truck, so you see whether or not he is a ripoff). You also get pretty good friends that way too.

Always good to network! =D

Its at a used car lot, was a trade it. Apparently the former owner traded it in for a lifted nissan. doesn't do me much good

 

[89PBR96]

I found one on Racing Junk might be worth a call?
http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1177/Ranger/post/1883787/Lifted-ranger-SWEET-.html

 

[snomaker321]

He emailed me back, code was misfire on cylinder 3. you guys think its as simple as a plug or wire like the guy says?

 

[snomaker321]

they said they hooked it up to a scope and concluded it was a plug or wire, i assume by irregular voltage on that cylinder. I really like the truck, but my dad thinks we can do better(He wants me to find a 2002 with a little over 100,000mi for like $6000) Anyways, what do you guys think? Should I progress with this one or pass it by and keep looking?

http://www.davesdiscountautosales.net/inventory.htm

 

[Jason]

they said they hooked it up to a scope and concluded it was a plug or wire, i assume by irregular voltage on that cylinder. I really like the truck, but my dad thinks we can do better(He wants me to find a 2002 with a little over 100,000mi for like $6000) Anyways, what do you guys think? Should I progress with this one or pass it by and keep looking?

http://www.davesdiscountautosales.net/inventory.htm

I would buy mine. lol

 

[snomaker321]

I would buy mine. lol

Sure, if you wanna sell me it for $7000

 

[Jason]

Sure, if you wanna sell me it for $7000

In a year or two I will if it's still here. For now 1500 under blue book private party seems fair.