Hi all and thank you in advance,
I'm looking to buy my first Ranger. I am comfortable working on motorcycles and have for many years, I don't have a car or truck right now but think I can handle most things which would be required. I'm looking to spend $5,000 or less on a Ranger. My friends tell me I should be able to get something for around $2,000- not sure. Any thoughts?
To that end, I dont care what the truck looks like. I don't care if it's slow. I simlpy want something that I can haul one or two dirtbikes in reliably.
Because I want something cheap and reliable, something I can repair myself, and I don't care how fast it is and only plan to haul (in the bed, no space for a trailer) one or two dirtbikes I think I need a 4 cyclinder, manual, rear wheel drive. (seems the most simple, therefore easiest to work on and hopefully the best shape after all these years)
I have the impression Duratec engines are easier to work on but wondered about people's thoughts on that?
Lastly, could someone give me their thoughts on which of these would be better for me?
2003 Ford Ranger $2,900 (says no rust, Duratec)
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...745150551.html
2001 Mazda B2300 $1500 (rusty, not rusty I don't know. Lima/Duratec, I don't know)
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/c...734923464.html