I really enjoyed my truck over the past 12 years. Starts every time without issue, gives me respectable MPGs city/highway, and hauls everything I've needed to rebuild my home. Neighbors borrow it all the time as do my co-workers. I used it for a startup basement finishing business I had with a close buddy and it was our business truck for the first few months. I wish it had a little more pep but I really appreciate getting good gas mileage, so the tradeoff was worth it. Working towards 100K and the truck still looks good for its age and what its been through over the years. I use it as the daily driver to work so I think that you won't be disappointed in your Ranger should you get it. What year is the truck you are looking at? $4K might be a good price for a truck a little newer than mine with similar miles clocked (less at 134K). If its 2003 or so, I'd think it's a good deal provided it's clean. Did you do the KBB on it?

Kevin