I currently have a 1997 Ranger with 140k miles. I'm wanting a lifted truck but wasn't sure if I should buy a newer year or not. My truck is probably worth $4.5k.

I found a 2000 Ranger for sale at a dealer. In the same shape as mine with 114k miles. They want $6.9k.

I also found a 2001 F250. 7.3L V8 with 225k miles. Lifted on 35s. They want $8.5k


I want to know what I should do. Should I lift my 97? Or buy the '00 and lift that? Or should I buy the diesel truck?

Would it be cheaper to have a lifted ranger?
I would like a 6" lift with 33s for a ranger.
Any suggestions/thoughts on lifting a ranger? What lift kit..etc.
And what kind of dual mufflers would be good?

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1997 Ford Ranger, 4x4, V6, 4.0, 140k miles, white, no rust, ext. cab, XLT

thats alot of miles on the f250 plus, it depends on how much money you have to spend on fuel, i would get a lifted ranger.

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

Ya I thought the same on the miles but the f250 is a diesel and people say diesels last awhile. I'll probably go with lifting a ranger. Jut need help on right lift kit etc.

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1997 Ford Ranger, 4x4, V6, 4.0, 140k miles, white, no rust, ext. cab, XLT

Where are you living with Rangers going for those prices? How much would my ranger go for w/ 80k on the engine & 178k on everything else?

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2002 Ranger 3.0 XLT | 5Speed | Flareside | 2wd | 3.73open |
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The 7.3 if taken care of can easily do 500k miles. Some have done more

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2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7 DC 4x4
Ranger free since 4/14/14
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1974 Kawasaki mc1m 90

Even though diesels will last 500K+ easily, be wary of buying a used diesel unless you know the history of the maintenance.

A diesel is an expensive investment, all your repairs cost more and if the truck was not well maintained it could really bite you

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My uncle has a 7.3l and he has 315k miles on it and still runs better than a cummins. If you take real good care of it, it will last you for a long time. Rough country has some good suspension lift kits for rangers, but for only 93-97 rangers though.

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"Life is hard, It's even harder when your stupid" - John Wayne

Lift your truck. It would cost more to lift the 00 ranger. I would be a little afraid to buy something with 300k miles on it.

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225k is nothing for a diesel

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1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold
2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold
2005 Level II - Sold
2001 Integra GSR - Sold
1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled

But it's hard to tell what your getting with that many miles.

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Not if you know what you're looking for. Diesels last to 400k+

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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402
CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback
2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold
2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold
2005 Level II - Sold
2001 Integra GSR - Sold
1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled

You still don't know how it was treated or maintained.

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Same with a car with 50k miles....

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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402
CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback
2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold
2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold
2005 Level II - Sold
2001 Integra GSR - Sold
1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled

I'd feel way more confident in buying a car with 50k miles than 200k...

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Thats everyone.
Back on topic. Op lift yours cause if you get that 00 its gonna cost. $2k for a suspension lift

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2017 Lightning Blue Mustang GT PP 430/402
CJ Pony Parts Lowering Springs | Texas Speed Longtubes | PMAS CAI | Lund Tuned | Borla S-Type Catback
2013 F150 FX4 5.0 - Sold
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 5spd - Sold
2001 Mustang Bullitt - Sold
2005 Level II - Sold
2001 Integra GSR - Sold
1999 XLT - May 2013 TOTM - Totaled