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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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Question what should i do

im looking at a 1985 ford ranger. its got a 4 cyl with a 4 speed the only thing it looks like it needs is a box the old one is fixabul but i dont know if i should buy it or not
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Depends on the mileage and the price. With 200,000 miles (expected for that year) the truck is worth about $500, or so says the Blue Book.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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its only got 101,000 or soumthing like that and the guy is only asking 500
 
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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I'd say go for it if it runs pretty good.$500 ain't bad.If the 2.3L goes bad,you could always V8 one of those pretty easily .

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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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ya thanx alot i think im going to go for it
the only thing stoping me now is my dad
 
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