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Hi everyone I was thinking of buying a used ranger for a work truck instead of using my diesel f350. What I'm wondering is what kind of mpg's can I expect out of an extended cab ranger with a campershell and about 400#'s in tools? I'm looking to spend no more than $6000. on the truck. What year, motor & trans should I be looking for. I do mainly in town driving rarely going over 55 mph, not a lot of stop and go but there are a lot of hills around here. Can I realisticly expect to get 20 mpg's or better? Any input would be helpful.Thanks
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I have a 2000 3.0 5 speed rear wheel drive. I average 22-24MPG.
I've heard of people with the 2.3 (four cylinder) that get almost 30MPG!!!
Now, with several hundred pounds of tools, you're likely to see a bit of a decrease (I would guess 1 or 2 MPG) but nothing significant.
Stay away from the 4.0... it's a gas hog.
Unfortunately the 2.3 and 3.0 engines are a bit lacking in 'power'... they still haul well enough, just don't expect a race truck.
Then again, coming from a Diesel, I don't think that's going to be a problem for you.
I've heard of people with the 2.3 (four cylinder) that get almost 30MPG!!!
Now, with several hundred pounds of tools, you're likely to see a bit of a decrease (I would guess 1 or 2 MPG) but nothing significant.
Stay away from the 4.0... it's a gas hog.
Unfortunately the 2.3 and 3.0 engines are a bit lacking in 'power'... they still haul well enough, just don't expect a race truck.
Then again, coming from a Diesel, I don't think that's going to be a problem for you.
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My '99 gets about 17-18 mpg combined driving. The '07 gets 24-27 mpg in the same conditions, but its 2 wheel drive.
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Get your extra cab with the 2.3 duratec and 5 speed and you will get your mpg you seek. With 6 grand, look for between an 02-04. All 01's didn't have the duratec, my 01 had the 2.5 lima, it was a mid year change I believe.
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