Buying a 96 Ranger. Chime in.
10-28-2008, 02:01 AM
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i got a 2000 ranger. v6 extended cab
i think that has little power. torquey as hell but no power. i get 22-25 mpg average. on mine
i think i got 65k miles on it.. hardly anything on it. but i can hear that ----------ing truck pings like ever so lightly on full throttle and I've already done full tuneup full everything full
i could think of. its stock...
oh well, it drives without issue aside the whole WOT issue.
i think that has little power. torquey as hell but no power. i get 22-25 mpg average. on mine
i think i got 65k miles on it.. hardly anything on it. but i can hear that ----------ing truck pings like ever so lightly on full throttle and I've already done full tuneup full everything full
i could think of. its stock...
oh well, it drives without issue aside the whole WOT issue.
10-28-2008, 02:08 AM
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Re: Buying a 96 Ranger. Chime in.
Originally Posted by ratcityrex
Just dont get the v6 unless you want to replace the heads. They like to crack and press. the coolent system. I know this because we replace my step dads 4.0 v6 with one from craigs list that was a great running motor. 
Little did we find out that it had the same problem of the one we just pulled. 
Little did we find out that it had the same problem of the one we just pulled.
10-28-2008, 03:10 AM
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My dad also has a 2000 3.0. Getting near 200k on it, tranny rebuild, but other than that no issues. None engine related.
A word about the 2.3. That was a pinging SOB, but it's still lived forever.
A word about the 2.3. That was a pinging SOB, but it's still lived forever.
10-28-2008, 03:43 AM
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Ill put 93 in it. Should be fine.
Picking it up in the morning and getting it insured and registered right after.
Anyone interested in a cap for a ranger ? I definately dont want it, but it comes with the trucl. Id sell it cheap lol.
Picking it up in the morning and getting it insured and registered right after.
Anyone interested in a cap for a ranger ? I definately dont want it, but it comes with the trucl. Id sell it cheap lol.
10-28-2008, 08:59 AM
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Thats not a big deal for me to do.
2wd trans is a cake walk, plus I plan on putting a new clutch on it anyway. Might as well change the slave while im at at.
Thanks for the heads up.
2wd trans is a cake walk, plus I plan on putting a new clutch on it anyway. Might as well change the slave while im at at.
Thanks for the heads up.
10-28-2008, 12:32 PM
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My dad has an 02 mazda b4000.
the 4.0 gets shitty mileage.
The automatic trans feels like a dog
The brakes were completely fucked at 20,000 miles (bought it brand new) front and back.
The 4wd solenoid switch went in it after like 2 years. (couldn't shift to 4wd)
After working all the crap out, it's been doing pretty good and has around 55,000 on it. I think it's alright. would I buy one? Only if I absolutely couldn't find a Toyota.
the 4.0 gets shitty mileage.
The automatic trans feels like a dog
The brakes were completely fucked at 20,000 miles (bought it brand new) front and back.
The 4wd solenoid switch went in it after like 2 years. (couldn't shift to 4wd)
After working all the crap out, it's been doing pretty good and has around 55,000 on it. I think it's alright. would I buy one? Only if I absolutely couldn't find a Toyota.
10-28-2008, 02:16 PM
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Re: Buying a 96 Ranger. Chime in.
Originally Posted by D16Y8-Z6
Joe you end up picking up that Jeep ?
Hows the kid ? Driving you nuts yet. :P
Hows the kid ? Driving you nuts yet. :P
The Jeep is sweet, metallic black, Special Edition, leather. I did all the fluid changes, full tune up and detailed it. Its not the greatest on gas, 15mpg is what the overhead display reads. The ride is plush and enjoys NYC potholes. Come by when you get a chance.
LMK if you need anything.
10-28-2008, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991civicsi
The baby is doing well, he wakes up every 3 hours to eat and be changed. Nature has its way of keeping parents rested, but Im tired and achey b/c I have a cold. My wife is sore but she's not complaining. My mother in law comes by every day to cook and help out.
The Jeep is sweet, metallic black, Special Edition, leather. I did all the fluid changes, full tune up and detailed it. Its not the greatest on gas, 15mpg is what the overhead display reads. The ride is plush and enjoys NYC potholes. Come by when you get a chance.
LMK if you need anything.
The Jeep is sweet, metallic black, Special Edition, leather. I did all the fluid changes, full tune up and detailed it. Its not the greatest on gas, 15mpg is what the overhead display reads. The ride is plush and enjoys NYC potholes. Come by when you get a chance.
LMK if you need anything.
10-29-2008, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by EGgyLShatch
Dude. NYC? I was just there last week for a few days with the g/f. All my money is gone now, and that was the biggest clusterfuck of driving I have ever done. If I were to do it again, I would have ditched the car 50 miles outside the city and called a friggen cab. Maybe I'm too much of a country hick or something
