hershy314 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I was going through craigslist lookin for a truck for sale, when I came across a 1995 Ford Ranger reg. cab for trade. The truck has a 4 cyl (good on gas) automatic trans and thats bout it. Far as I can tell it has no power windows or locks. My main concern is that the truck has 216k on it and has transmission problems. Could be a simple trans filter change for all I know. I'll def get more info on this thing later. Also my car is worth bout 300-400 dollars more than this truck. What do ya guys think? Should I inquire about it or move on to something else? Quote http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) I was going through craigslist lookin for a truck for sale, when I came across a 1995 Ford Ranger reg. cab for trade. The truck has a 4 cyl (good on gas) automatic trans and thats bout it. Far as I can tell it has no power windows or locks. My main concern is that the truck has 216k on it and has transmission problems. Could be a simple trans filter change for all I know. I'll def get more info on this thing later. Also my car is worth bout 300-400 dollars more than this truck. What do ya guys think? Should I inquire about it or move on to something else? unless your a full time mechanic I would move one, that has a lot of miles and with tranny problems your looking at dumping a lot of cash into it, possibly a while new tranny, if your a mechanic or have one in the family have them look at it, but otherwise I wouldnt waste my time, sounds like for the age and issues that its ready for the salvage yard to be parted out, just being honest Wanna link us to the ad at least ?? Edited April 12, 2011 by dereileak Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm no mechanic but I do what I can to keep my car on the road so I do know a few things. My grandpa was a mechanic for like 30 years so maybe he can look at it too.My link Quote http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azagtoth502 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 My sister had a 4cyl Ranger.....was a complete turd. Floor it and NOTHING happened. A/C vents fell apart after a few months. Poor quality....Move along Quote pa-pa-platypus sorry not everybody has a companies nuts so far down their throat they catch every drop ball sweat when it falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 well damn, back to the drawing board lol Quote http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm no mechanic but I do what I can to keep my car on the road so I do know a few things. My grandpa was a mechanic for like 30 years so maybe he can look at it too.My link funny how the ad says will trade for comparable vehicle that runs, ha ha, he is trying to get rid of his dud vehicle no doubt, skip it dude, there are so many cars out there, you can get much better Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah true I know that I wanna move onto a truck and get rid of the Taurus. What I will get is anyones guess. Quote http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 yeah...i definitely wouldn't even give it a second thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hershy314 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I contacted the owner just for shits and giggles, he says that the trans works fine in 1st and 2nd but slips alot in 3rd and 4th. Reverse works also, but slips a little. So yeah it will need a new trans soon. Really sucks but its whatever. He can get someone who has the time to fix it to buy it. I can do it, but I need a vehicle to get to and from work and this wouldn't get me there very well. Since it won't do over 40mph really. I did have a crazy idea, I do happen to have a low mileage motor and trans just sitting in a rotting pos. Hmmm 351w in a reg cab Ranger? Jk. Quote http://athphotography.deviantart.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/hershy314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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