thinking about buying a 99 ranger

ub3rn00ber · #1 08-19-2011, 08:50 PM

im looking at a 1999 ford ranger auto 6cly 4.0l ext cab, white, 133k miles. Its very clean power everything, no issues, cept it has been painted on, no frame damage. i can get it fpr 3k

the only catch i have to give them an answer by tommorow. I work at an auto buying place, if i dont get it tommorow it goes to auction monday morning.

The only thing ive head is the trans is not the best, dono if thats true. Can anyone give me some info, im really thinking about buying it but im 50/50

Christianguy · #2 08-19-2011, 08:59 PM

I own a 99 white ranger auto, but mine is only a 3.0 and has 155k
I knew mine was in need of a tranny when I bought it for $1000
I got an ok deal,but I think manual tranny's last longer myself!
$3000 is alot if you think the tranny needs replacing!

SalRanger2 · #3 08-19-2011, 09:01 PM

whats blue book on it?

ub3rn00ber · #4 08-19-2011, 09:05 PM

My mistake, the trans in this one is fine.

I have heard in general they arnt good

pp - 2600-3450
trade in 1500-2300

NADA loan 3150

manheim - 2300-3000 (auction)

TerrenceStuart · #5 08-19-2011, 09:24 PM

if you can, try to find a 2001+ 4.0. the sohc has about 50 more HP than the OHV of a 1999.

SalRanger2 · #6 08-19-2011, 09:25 PM

id try offering trade in and go from there or cant you really anymore

ub3rn00ber · #7 08-19-2011, 09:33 PM

ya there not getting my car as a trade in ive got 20x invested in it what its worth. Its an offroad jeep, and im getting this cause im going to drop a vw diesel in it, that will take some time. I just want a good little truck that i can put my harley in (sporster) and drive from texas to SC a few times.

SalRanger2 · #8 08-19-2011, 09:46 PM

thats not what i meant my bad, i meant offer the trade in value for it. (like offer 2300)

ub3rn00ber · #9 08-19-2011, 09:50 PM

oh haha, i see. ya i offered 2500 and my boss said no. He thinks at auction its going to bring 2700-3000...

Ive worked for him for a over year you would think he would cut me a deal.

SalRanger2 · #10 08-19-2011, 10:00 PM

wow yea you'd think so.
usually auctions sell stuff for pretty cheap.
id see if you could work him down a little bit, dont pay retail or close to it.
my rule of thumb is to always buy something that down the road you can still get your money out of it/make a buck.
totally up to you though man, hope it all works out!

Rango88 · #11 08-20-2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ub3rn00ber

oh haha, i see. ya i offered 2500 and my boss said no. He thinks at auction its going to bring 2700-3000...

Ive worked for him for a over year you would think he would cut me a deal.

whats $500 difference on a 12 year old truck thats been painted on, its not worth $3000 so if he doesnt cut you a deal, he can stick where he puts his thumb most of the time

. I wouldnt pay more then $2300 for it.