Advice needed! - Ford Ranger Forum

liftedfords · 01-22-2011, 04:01 PM

Im 16 and im looking for a ranger. I have about $4 grand saved. I Want something extended cab, and 130k or less and 4x4 would be awesome. What would be a good year to start with. ohh and i will mostlikely be installing a lift (body or suspension). And what things should i look out for and maybe some years i shoul not get? Thanks,
Mike.

ProZach · 01-23-2011, 02:39 PM

just so you know the 4x4 rangers get crappy mileage.
as for what to get, i'd go with an 02 or newer

**Hooligan** · 01-23-2011, 08:11 PM

I recommend 01+ years, from 01-11 there are many interchangable parts and more common part such as headlights, corners and many other things

**Brinker88** · 02-16-2011, 11:01 AM

I personally would suggest 93-97 years because they are extremely simple and straightforward to work on and cheaper to lift (suspension speaking). Go with the 4.0 OHV and put headers on it. Plus for $4000 you could buy one in GREAT condition and still have the money left over to lift it

**Black mamba** · 02-16-2011, 11:22 AM

^ agree the crappy thing about anything 98+ is it will cost you an arm and a leg to lift unless you do body.. And if you can find one with a 4.0 ohv in it, you will not have to worry to much about major catastrophes if you maintain it, that engine is a work horse plain and simple

machine · 02-16-2011, 04:12 PM

I think when i was 16 I had $4

**Brinker88** · 02-16-2011, 05:46 PM

For example, I bought my '93 for $400 and with all the mods Ive done, INCLUDING painting it, I have less than $2800 total in it. Thats with me doing all the work though

01-22-2011, 04:01 PM	#1
liftedfords Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Advice needed! Im 16 and im looking for a ranger. I have about $4 grand saved. I Want something extended cab, and 130k or less and 4x4 would be awesome. What would be a good year to start with. ohh and i will mostlikely be installing a lift (body or suspension). And what things should i look out for and maybe some years i shoul not get? Thanks, Mike.

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01-23-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
ProZach Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 15	just so you know the 4x4 rangers get crappy mileage. as for what to get, i'd go with an 02 or newer

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machine Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 207	I think when i was 16 I had $4