Hi everyone!
Well I'm new to the site and I'm here not because I have a Ranger, but because I want one. My dad had a 2000 Flare Side 4.0 v6 that was just great. My nephew rolled it... he's fine (thank God), but the Ranger is toast. I was hoping to buy it from my dad some day...
My wife and I just got a Buick for a family car and I decided I no longer wanted my PT Cruiser, a car I got from a series of bad choices, one of which was trading away an Explorer I absolutely loved
Anyways I'm a big fan of Fords, I've kept my first car, a 1981 Mustang, and will never sell it so now I want my daily driver / family "fun" car to be a Ranger!
Here's the question of the day, does the exact model I'm looking for even exist!? I am wanting a Ranger that is a 4cyl, 5sp, 2wd - for the better gas mileage as a daily drive. I also want a supercab, so we can all jump in and go camping, to the lake, whatever. I can't seem to find such a combo out there, at least where I live (southwest MO). Am I being too picky? I sold the Cruiser in one day on Craigslist so now I'm sitting on the money just searching for my perfect Ranger

there are no 4 cylinder supercab ranger 2wds built after 2000. all supercabs are 6 cylinder
closest you can come is a 2wd 4 cylinder regular cab, or a 2wd 6 cylinder Ranger Sport
2wd supercab

welcome to FRF, Levi!

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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)

What about before 2000? I'm not really opposed to getting a 90's Ranger at all. Thanks for the info and the welcome!

Not sure what the pre 2000's configurations are.
but i'm sure others can offer assistance!

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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)

I have been searching like crazy for something and have found a couple I think I want to check out. I'd love to know which one you guys think is the most worth checking out just from the what I can see online. Thanks!

2000 Ranger

94 Ranger

Welcome to FRF

I am from Springfield Mo

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to me, both of those are way overpriced for the amount of miles and that style ranger.
for about $3-5,000 you can get a nice 4x4 6 cylinder 2001+ ranger, which has a lot more power, better winter handling and gas mileage which is between 16-21 mpg.

but, if you really want a 4 cylinder 2wd supercab, keep checking around, there are better deals out there.

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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)

A major drawback with some older models, is that there is no suicide doors to access the back. That could be a pain when you get the kids in the truck.

Just something to think about.

Welcome to FRF!

Welcome to FRF.

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-LED License plate lights, Interior Dome Lamp
-HID Headlights and Foglamps
-265/75/R16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires
-Chrome Step Bars

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welcome!

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Sil- 06 Ranger 4x4
-cranked torsion bars
-32 tsl's

Well It's been quite a few days since I posted this. Thanks for the advice, I decided to keep looking and I'm going to be checking out this Ranger this evening.

Welcome to FRF! figured i'd help ya out and do a little looking on craigslist for you. heres a few i thought you might like i found near you.

http://springfield.craigslist.org/ctd/1793429068.html

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1790714728.html

http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/1776705879.html

good luck truck shopping!

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