I am in the hunt for a Ford Ranger 4x4. Trying to get some opinions. Would you get a 2011 Ranger XLT with 26,000 miles for $21,000 or 2006 Ranger XLT with 47,000 miles for $16,000?

Deff 2011 five grand for five newer years and lower miles

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96 Ford Ranger 2.3 - Loads of mods
03 DSG Mustang GT 5 spd- CAI, Flowmaster cat back, Sequential tail lights, 70mm T.B. 265/305
1992 GMC C1500 4.3 Long Bed 91K

Agreed. Also, easier to track maintenance/care on a newer truck.

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'11 FX4 - LSD - 4:10's - T-Bar Crank.

Yeah if i had the money ide get the 2011

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2004 ford ranger xl. 2wd and a 3.0
double lifted 3 inch body and 3 inch spindles. Running 32/11.50/15 bfg Km2s.

If its feasible, then I'd go with the 2011. All the risk when buying a used vehicle lies in how well it has been maintained. With the 2011 there's been less time for someone to neglect it.

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yeah if your putting more than 10 grand on a truck defintley get the newer one.

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'10 Ranger XL 2.3 Liter 4 Banger, Throttle Cable Mod , Pioneer head unit and speaker set

Depends, the 26,000 mile 2011 for $21,000 sounds good, but a 2006 with 47,000 for $16,000 might be easier on the wallet AND Insurance. check what your premiums would be with both rangers and whatever is the best price that you can afford, go with that decision.

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2001 Ranger Edge 4x4 (sold)
2006 F150 Lariat 4x4 (sold)
2007 Explorer XLT (Destroyed by Deer on highway)
2014 Explorer XLT (inherited from parents)

Options have to be considered also, so if the 2011 were 2 door, but the 2006 were 4 door, I'd get the 2006. Also, it depends on how much a monthly payment I wanted and how much cash I had upfront. My current situation for instance, I'd get the 2006. Any used vehicle is a gamble, but 46,000 miles still is low, and the Ranger is a pretty solid vehicle. If oil changes are kept up, what really needs to have been performed with such low miles?

Hard to say for the 2011, but you can definitely find an '06 with those miles for less money. If you can swing the '11 you'll have the bonus of four wheel discs, traction control, some remaining warranty and the peace of mind that you'll always have the newest ranger on the road. Good luck!

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Mike
'08 Sport 4.0 4x2 5AT
'06 Acura TL 6MT
'96 XL 3.0 4x2 4AT (Sold 9/3/12)

I didn't originally notice the price on the 06', but market prices do vary. Your right that he should be able to find a lower priced Ranger with that mileage, but even here and performing a 100 mile search on www.cars.com gives a wide range in price for the same equipped vehicle. At least he has a starting point. Also, I bought my 08' in August 07', and the warranty was 5 year/60,000 miles.

A couple of options for the OP to check out...

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=2&Log=0


http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...gIndex=3&Log=0

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Mike
'08 Sport 4.0 4x2 5AT
'06 Acura TL 6MT
'96 XL 3.0 4x2 4AT (Sold 9/3/12)

Always request the carfax as well to see if their were any major accidents or if oil changes and regular maintenance has been kept up. I bought a 2010 ranger xl with standard cab 2wd for 11,000 it had 60,000 miles on it but it was very well maintained. If you don't need 4wd don't get it they cost more and are more expensive to maintain, but if you need it don't skip out on it because you will be glad that you have it.

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'10 Ranger XL 2.3 Liter 4 Banger, Throttle Cable Mod , Pioneer head unit and speaker set

I would buy the 2011

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2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0

2003 Ranger Regular Cab 7FT Bed XLT 3.0 (SOLD)
Mods: Throttle Cable, Air Silencer Removal, 06+ Badges, Tails, and Corners

Another thing to consider is the 2011 will have the electronic nannies like RSC, traction control ect while the 2006 wont. I personally hate traction control but some love it. The 2011 will also have rear disc brakes, the 2006 wont. The difference in mileage is actually pretty small, thats about a year and a half of miles for the average owner. If it were me buying and all options being equal I would go for the 06 probably.

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I have the 2011 and I love it. The traction control is really sweet sometimes, but you can't full disable it