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djsncman 07-03-2011 04:24 PM

Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
Which truck should I buy:

Getting a new truck this week, thought it would be fun to get some opinions and maybe some people have experience with a truck similar to these. Both have clean carfax reports. If anyone has a 4.0 regular cab can you please let me know how the power is compared to the 3.0, the 3.0 is what I currently have.

2005 with 66,xxx Miles
3.0l 4x4 Lifted
Manual Tranny
Black Tool box
Everything basic package
No trailer hitch
Dakota M/T tires
Clean Carfax 1 owner
$8,900

2005 with 111,xxx miles
4.0l 4x4 non lifted
Auto Tranny
XLT Package
Cruise and tilt wheel
Chrome rail bars
Sliding rear window
Trailer hitch
Dakota M/T tires
Clean Carfax 4 owners
$7,900

djsncman 07-03-2011 04:26 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
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4.0l xlt Auto 111,xxx miles

djsncman 07-03-2011 04:27 PM

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3.0l lifted manual 66,xxx miles

Demon-FX4 07-03-2011 05:13 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
deff the 4.0 non lifted. u can lift it urself and know its done right.

Lee_T413 07-03-2011 05:35 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
tough decision!! i would honestly go for the 3.0 just take a good look at how it was lifted.

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and you can probably get the price down since its the base model. although the mileage is pretty low, i would try to see how low you can get that price and if no luck go for the next!

StealthRanger 07-03-2011 06:13 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
Personally, I'd go for the 4.0! ;)

wvcat 07-03-2011 06:25 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
I picked the 4.0 just because it's a nicer truck(chrome bumper grill & fogs) but the 3.0 would be nice because of the mileage. You will probably want to put lower gears in the 3.0.

Redneckstone 07-03-2011 06:33 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
no on the 3.0L

and look around more for a lower mileage 4.0L

Sonic04edge 07-03-2011 06:37 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone (Post 473610)
no on the 3.0L

and look around more for a lower mileage 4.0L

I agree for the most part. The 3.0 in a regcab isn't bad, but try for a 4.0 with less miles.

djsncman 07-03-2011 06:50 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
Price needs to be no more than 10 preferably 9, so I don't know if I could find a lower mileage 4.0 for that price.

Demon-FX4 07-03-2011 06:53 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
i got my 4.0 fx4 level II for 12,000 bucks with 41,000 miles on it. deals are out there bro u just got to keep looking

djsncman 07-03-2011 06:55 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
better pics here:

4.0l

3.0

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Demon-FX4 (Post 473635)
i got my 4.0 fx4 level II for 12,000 bucks with 41,000 miles on it. deals are out there bro u just got to keep looking

Maybe i could broaden my search to places I might have to pick it up from?

Sonic04edge 07-03-2011 06:58 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by djsncman (Post 473636)
better pics here:

4.0l

3.0

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Maybe i could broaden my search to places I might have to pick it up from?

I didn't realize the 4.0 was a regcab. Use the miles as a negotiation tool. Its rare to find a regcab 4.0 4x4. So I would try and get that if the price is right.

EMB1230 07-03-2011 07:29 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
the XL with the 3.0 is NOT an EDGE!

Demon-FX4 07-03-2011 07:32 PM

Re: Which truck to buy...Opinions?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by djsncman (Post 473636)
better pics here:

4.0l

3.0

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Maybe i could broaden my search to places I might have to pick it up from?

i as well didnt see the reg cab 4.0 omg buy it lol and yes try to see if they can drop the price abit. u have to remember that ranger is going to last for a long long time. those miles will reach well over 200,000 if u take good care of it. :)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EMB1230 (Post 473661)
the XL with the 3.0 is NOT an EDGE!

x2 i saw that sticker and was like wtf are u kidding me. it makes u wonder what else the dealership or owner before messed with which is y i dont like and will never buy a already lifted truck. u never know if they did it quick to just sell it or if bolts are lose. its a danger really.


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