Thinking about getting a Ranger
So I've been a ricer for a while, but I'm starting to think I've outgrown my MAZDASPEED days. I've been considering getting a light truck for a while, but I'm really picky. I think I finally found the one.
It's a 2000 Ranger XLT Supercab. 3.0 V6, 4wd. That sorta bluish, purplish color. 160,000 miles on the chassis, 76K on the engine and clutch. The owner says it needs new leaf springs. It's going for $4,500.
So I'm left wondering: how is the Ranger as far as owning one goes? Is it the maintenance diva my Mazdaspeed Protege was? Is it just a fun little truck to chuck around? What should I look for when I look at this truck? How competent is it as a daily driver? As an off-roader (I wouldn't mind doing some of that)? How is the community? (The Mazdaspeed community is actually really good around Atlanta.)
As far as off-roading goes, how do I find trails?
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