Hey guy's I am looking for a single cab short bed ranger for a little project truck and daily driver. I would like to know what is the best year and engine ie (2.4 3.0 4.0) I should buy in order to get the best MPG's. Also what type of price range should I be looking to spend. I have been looking for about a month now and really need help in makeing the best descion. Im finding 04-06 4banger for like 6-7k with 100k miles and 97-2003 with 125k for 4-6k. Thanks a million guys looking to buy asap.

if you could score a reg cab short box with a 4.0 that would be the best just because the truck would be light. say over an ext cab 4x4 model

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What are you going to be hauling?

Nothing its just gonna be a daily driver and play truck so I want the best mpgs possible

2.3 reg cab short box 2wd 5 spd, xl since it has no power options or carpet and and a basic lightweight radio, might save you .01 mpg just by using xl.

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SOLD:'05 2wd Ranger xl with the 3.0
MODS-Alpine head unit, throttle cable mod, Black Rock wheels, FX4 lvl II axle swap, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, painted/aftermarket headlights/tails fold-a-cover and over 100 hp in stickers

'86 AMC Eagle and '01 Grand Prix GTP

So what u think mpg 24 to 29

my '99 2.5L 2WD gets 25-28mpg

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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..

cant say for sure, you'll need to ask the 4 cyl owners.

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SOLD:'05 2wd Ranger xl with the 3.0
MODS-Alpine head unit, throttle cable mod, Black Rock wheels, FX4 lvl II axle swap, pooleo's camo painted bezel and mustang dome, painted/aftermarket headlights/tails fold-a-cover and over 100 hp in stickers

'86 AMC Eagle and '01 Grand Prix GTP

I have a 2.3 5-speed ext cab and Iam getting 29-30 mpg combined hwy/cty if you drive it on the easy side.

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2011 XLT 2WD Ext. Cab. 2.3 5 speed
chrome wheels, spray-in bedliner, Extang RT Tonneau cover, tinted glass, tailgate lock, pin stripe. :

Wow on a xcab,,, nice thats what I like to hear!!!

hahaha, im seeing 24-29 MPGs. wish i could be so lucky at times. im at about 16-17 around town. 4.0 V6- love the power though!

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2006 Ford Ranger Sport 2wd 4.0 SOHC V6
-Flowmasters Series 40 Muffler
-Sound System (Speakers, Alpine Radio, Kicker Sub)

i get about 21mpg average in my truck and i dont drive like grandpa if you catch my drift

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

damn lol ive got the 3.0 edge and i get 17 haha but the power is worth it imo!

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Ford Ranger Edge Supercab, 2004 3.0 Auto, 2WD, 4.10 Axle 31x10.5x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's


My Truck Is My Mountain Bike's Ride!

Class III hitch, Rhino Bedliner, Almost Maxed T-Bar Crank, Tuff Country Add A Leaf, Custom Low Anchor Points, OEM ('99) Tow Hooks, Pro Comp Offroad Lights , Mustang Dome Light, Clear Corners, Slim Toolbox, Blinker Mod,Cargo Brake Light Mod,Expo Lighted Visors, Ultra Silverstar heads/fogs, Fog/high mod, Reverse/switched lights, Bike Fork Mounts

With my 04, 2wd 2.3L ranger I get 25-29mpg.

Sure wish it was a 4x4

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2004 Ford Ranger, 2.3L, 5spd.
Mods: Air box mod, Magnaflow exaust, K&N air filter, 30x9.50x15 Cooper stt tires, WAAG Brush Guard, Dezee Tool box, nice CD player, speekers, sub and amp.

Nice,,, I have been looking at 03 to 06 good to knoiw