Howdy to all

I am back after a bit of a hiatus.

I purchased a new-to-me 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, Extended cab, 3.0 liter V6, w/automatic, 2WD in Deep Emerald Green Met. with 142480 miles on the clock back in November. I had been looking for the proverbial "Beater with a Heater" for hauling jobs since I bought my 2016 Mustang GT Premium. All I had been finding were well worn and beat up Rangers and F150s. in the price range I was willing to pay which was around $5000. I came across this beauty sitting at a Toyota dealership.




She was in immaculate condition which was RARE! I could not believe the condition it was in. It must have been garage kept for 18 years. Absolutely zero rust (only on the exhaust and differential), no body damage whatsoever. mint condition interior, extremely clean engine bay that belies its age! Stock 14" alloy wheels looked brand new with no oxidation or curb rash with new tires on it.

The only negatives were a small chip in the windshield and crispy cruise control switches that still worked and your normal scuffing and scratches but the paint was in great shape still shiny with no fading, blistering or peeling. It just needs a good buffing and waxing!. I know may have payed a bit more for it but the dealer knocked $1000 for black Friday. I payed just at $5000 for it. It drives great. No funny noises, no leaks and engine is strong and pulls real good. I did notice that the upped ball joint rubber boots are shot but there is no play in the joint itself. I am planning on doing a complete front end job next spring!

The only thing I have done to it so far is replace the factory audio system with a Kenwood digital Media Receiver and Infinity Reference speaker systems.

 

Great looking truck

Tony