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Old May 31, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Buying a Ranger

Hey everyone, my freind is selling a preowned 97' Ford Ranger EX Cab 2wd 5 speed on the floor. ive riddin in the truck many times and driven it once (learning how to drive stick, lol). hes selling it for $5k. is thisa good deal for a 97? any ideas would be great, thanks in advance
 
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Old May 31, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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its a good deal as long a the truck is in good shape
 
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Old May 31, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by spartan117_mc
Hey everyone, my freind is selling a preowned 97' Ford Ranger EX Cab 2wd 5 speed on the floor. ive riddin in the truck many times and driven it once (learning how to drive stick, lol). hes selling it for $5k. is thisa good deal for a 97? any ideas would be great, thanks in advance
Sounds VERY steep, pricewise, especially for a private party sale with no warranty. I have a 97 4x2 SuperCab XLT with a 5 speed, and 2.3. I bought it a year ago with 97k miles on it and brand new Michelin tires. It's absolutely spotless, and includes a fiberglass top painted to match. I paid $2700, and that was a year ago.
 
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Old May 31, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by spartan117_mc
Hey everyone, my freind is selling a preowned 97' Ford Ranger EX Cab 2wd 5 speed on the floor. ive riddin in the truck many times and driven it once (learning how to drive stick, lol). hes selling it for $5k. is thisa good deal for a 97? any ideas would be great, thanks in advance
Doesn't sound too bad. Make sure the clutch is in good shape. If the body is in good shape, no major problems with that, good interior and good glass. The two major blue books are estimating about the same price.

Let us know what you do. Good luck.
 
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