Anything close to Ranger reliability?
I am just seeing what some of you thought were some engines/models that are as reliable to the Ranger.
For reference, I have 2011 XL 2.3 Reg Cab 5-speed. Bought 3 years ago with 34k miles on it - have 130k currently. The engine just purrs and keeps going with minimal maintenance. I know this is an odd question, but I have recently just started to "see" what is out there. I know Toyota has a rep for reliability but mpg seems pathetic. Since I can admittedly say I do not know a TON about how engines work, and what makes an engine truly reliable, I just wanted to ask what you guys would consider good engines for the current lineup of trucks. Most truck owners might not care about MPG but I do, and I still use the truck plenty as a truck - 13ft skiff, kayak, mountainbiking, surfing, yard work, etc. I commute 80 miles per day for work 90% highway so I get some good MPG on this little guy. Everytime I start looking at new trucks I keep saying "my truck will never die, why bother" but I am urking for an automatic with cruise control nowadays since I am over manual tranny at boat ramps and in stop and go traffic.
I know many models have newer engines but, is there any evidence newer tech and engines could be potentially less reliable?
Thanks for any info guys, I honestly dont think Ill ever get rid of the Ranger even if I buy something new because... well, I can count on it.
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2011 Reg Cab Ranger XL 2.3L 5 spd
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