i was thinking of getting a different truck that gets better mileage. was thinking one with a 4cyl and 5 speed. what year trucks are best all around. i want this thing to last. im thinking of something early 2000s but what do you think??????

thanks!

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1991 Ranger 3.0 XLT

from experience 98-01 2.5L's have been good to me.. got 286,000 out of a '98 (sold it) and its still running today... great gas mileage, and very dependable, relatively cheap. gave $1300 for the one I have now ('99 mazda 2.5L)

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MY BUILD THREAD
1999 MAZDA 2500SE, 2.5L 4-clanger, 5 speed, Green n slow. Rangers as daily drivers since 1988.
ASE Certified Mechanic, Builder of Show Destroying Protouring and Classic cars..

ok cool. what do you think about the 2.3?

oh and i saw a truck on craigslist a 05 with 2.3 do you know much about those years?

thanks!

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1991 Ranger 3.0 XLT

Depending on your budget, since you want it to last, just look for newest one with lowest mileage,etc. you can find. The year not too important I think. Good time to find one now since some predict 5 dollar/gallon gas in 2012.

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JBA s.s. headers&exhaust, K&N cold air intake, Bosch Iridium Plus 4 plugs, Royal Purple in motor, 5spd & diff.,Superchips programmer, axle girdle. Also have but yet to install KYB Gas-A-Just shocks and Belltech sway bars.

dn't know much about the 2.3DOHC, but I can tell you there are plentiful amount of 2.3-2.5 lima engine parts, new and junk yards..

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MY BUILD THREAD
1999 MAZDA 2500SE, 2.5L 4-clanger, 5 speed, Green n slow. Rangers as daily drivers since 1988.
ASE Certified Mechanic, Builder of Show Destroying Protouring and Classic cars..

i've got the 2.3 OHV Pinto motor, it's pretty good so far.

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT, 2.3L I4, Auto, 2wd, Regular Cab, 91k miles. 7.5in 4.10 Open Rear Axle

Keep the air in the spare, and the bag in the wheel - Adam Carolla

my 2.5 lima is bullet proof. 128k and it runs like new.

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and I just learned you have a mazda

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MY BUILD THREAD
1999 MAZDA 2500SE, 2.5L 4-clanger, 5 speed, Green n slow. Rangers as daily drivers since 1988.
ASE Certified Mechanic, Builder of Show Destroying Protouring and Classic cars..

Hell yes, looks better than the ford. Flared fenders FTW!

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