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I'm trying to choose which Ranger to get now. Admittedly, I'm as n00b as they come for trucks - this will actually be my second vehicle (replacing a Aries 1987 - don't laugh, this car cost me less than $8k total over a period of 11 years). I don't know much about motor vehicles in general - I was into mountain biking and computer technology when everyone else was in the autoshop at school. However, I'm browsing these forums and learning lots... and naturally forming lots of questions...
My k-car had 90 000km on it when I got it and it's up to 180 today, so I don't put much mileage on my vehicle. I'm 33 now, and I mostly use my car for transporting my Kayak's, tossing my mountainbike in the back, and I plan on learning how to scuba dive, and doing more camping and outdoor activities. Admittedly, after driving that white Aries for 11 years, I feel like I need to "live" a little and get a fun vehicle that will suit me for years to come.
With that said, I'm thinking a 4x4 might be a good idea because it's nice to have when I might need it, they are only about $2.5-3k more expensive than the 2x4, and word is that they have better resale value. However, in all likelyhood I would probably only need the 4x4 once or twice a year, at most, and more likely not even that. So, there's a good chance the 4x4 function may never get used unless I deliberately go out to do that kind of driving (which, is entirely a possibility since I've always loved off-roading).
Now then, assuming I don't get the 4x4, the extra horsepower of the 4L engine, the relatively insignificant difference in price, and the marginal gas consumption difference, makes it seem like a no-brainer to get the 4L. But after reading the forums for a bit here it appears that the 3L engine may be significantly more reliable?
Btw. The 2.3L engine is not an option for me since I absolutely need the supercab.
My k-car had 90 000km on it when I got it and it's up to 180 today, so I don't put much mileage on my vehicle. I'm 33 now, and I mostly use my car for transporting my Kayak's, tossing my mountainbike in the back, and I plan on learning how to scuba dive, and doing more camping and outdoor activities. Admittedly, after driving that white Aries for 11 years, I feel like I need to "live" a little and get a fun vehicle that will suit me for years to come.
With that said, I'm thinking a 4x4 might be a good idea because it's nice to have when I might need it, they are only about $2.5-3k more expensive than the 2x4, and word is that they have better resale value. However, in all likelyhood I would probably only need the 4x4 once or twice a year, at most, and more likely not even that. So, there's a good chance the 4x4 function may never get used unless I deliberately go out to do that kind of driving (which, is entirely a possibility since I've always loved off-roading).
Now then, assuming I don't get the 4x4, the extra horsepower of the 4L engine, the relatively insignificant difference in price, and the marginal gas consumption difference, makes it seem like a no-brainer to get the 4L. But after reading the forums for a bit here it appears that the 3L engine may be significantly more reliable?
Btw. The 2.3L engine is not an option for me since I absolutely need the supercab.
