Newbie with questions
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Newbie with questions
I am going to be selling my 2000 Lariat PSD soon and will be replacing it with either a Ranger2300 or B2300. 
I still don't know whether or not I should buy new or used.
I only want a new pickup for the peace of mind that I have maintained my truck well from the get-go.
Anyways, I was wondering....
What are the differences between the Ford and Mazda if any?
Should I buy Ford or Mazda?
If I decided to buy used, what years should I try to avoid?
What are the weak points of the truck?
What is typical gas milage for some of you veterans out there?
I will be buying a 5speed, any one have any major problems with it? What is the name of the tranny?
How's do these trucks handle?
I plan on keeping this truck for a long time...are these proven, reliable trucks? How many miles do some of you veterans have on your trucks?
Should I buy new? Dealers these days are giving good rebates and discounts on new 2003's.
Thanks.
BTW... I am new to FTE. Lots of great stuff and good people!
I still don't know whether or not I should buy new or used.
I only want a new pickup for the peace of mind that I have maintained my truck well from the get-go.
Anyways, I was wondering....
What are the differences between the Ford and Mazda if any?
Should I buy Ford or Mazda?
If I decided to buy used, what years should I try to avoid?
What are the weak points of the truck?
What is typical gas milage for some of you veterans out there?
I will be buying a 5speed, any one have any major problems with it? What is the name of the tranny?
How's do these trucks handle?
I plan on keeping this truck for a long time...are these proven, reliable trucks? How many miles do some of you veterans have on your trucks?
Should I buy new? Dealers these days are giving good rebates and discounts on new 2003's.
Thanks.
BTW... I am new to FTE. Lots of great stuff and good people!
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Welcome to FTE austinpower !!
This is one of those occasions where the best way to answer all your questions is with one answer:
"Search around in the archives."
It's the second little blue button from the right - near the top of this page.
I think that will give you some excellent source information. And enough of it to clearly see the trends for maintenance and repair of all the years/model variations you mentioned for yourself.
Again, Welcome!
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This is one of those occasions where the best way to answer all your questions is with one answer:
"Search around in the archives."
It's the second little blue button from the right - near the top of this page.
I think that will give you some excellent source information. And enough of it to clearly see the trends for maintenance and repair of all the years/model variations you mentioned for yourself.
Again, Welcome!
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Welcome to FTE!!!
I like buying new too. The only real differences between Ford & Mazda are the appearance and warranty. You may find the 4 banger under-powered compared to the PSD. Do a search on gas mileage, there are a few long threads here on the topic.
I like buying new too. The only real differences between Ford & Mazda are the appearance and warranty. You may find the 4 banger under-powered compared to the PSD. Do a search on gas mileage, there are a few long threads here on the topic.
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From: California Desert
You can either do a search like the others have suggested, or you can go here:
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/n...x.cfm/id/37566 for new or here:
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...ex.cfm/id/2306 for used. I used this guide to help me when I bought my Ranger. Hope it can help you!
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/n...x.cfm/id/37566 for new or here:
http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...ex.cfm/id/2306 for used. I used this guide to help me when I bought my Ranger. Hope it can help you!
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From: Cloverdale, BC
Just curious austinpower, why would you want to get rid of a PSD?
I have no idea on the mileage of a 4 banger, but my 3.0 V6 gets 500 km per tank. Decent power only when you stand on it, but pretty good all around.
I have no idea on the mileage of a 4 banger, but my 3.0 V6 gets 500 km per tank. Decent power only when you stand on it, but pretty good all around.
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Thanks Maticuno!
bigrigfixer,
Good question. Why do I want to get rid of my "semi?"
I just got married 2 weeks ago. I also just graduated in 2001 with 2 master degrees in EE, so I need to get rid of some debt including a $30k student loan. It doesn't help that my wife likes to keep the house at 30degrees during the summer, and at 90 degress during the winter.
I love my PSD and I hate the thought of selling it.
Some of my buddies suggested getting rid of the wife instead!
bigrigfixer,
Good question. Why do I want to get rid of my "semi?"
I just got married 2 weeks ago. I also just graduated in 2001 with 2 master degrees in EE, so I need to get rid of some debt including a $30k student loan. It doesn't help that my wife likes to keep the house at 30degrees during the summer, and at 90 degress during the winter.
I love my PSD and I hate the thought of selling it.
Some of my buddies suggested getting rid of the wife instead!
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