Never bought a ford before, and may have a good idea for it!

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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I have a fraternity brother selling his 1999 5spd 4 cyl ranger for 3,000. only 100,000 miles. is that a good deal first of all? also.. is it possible to turbo these engines?i think it would be a good alternative gas and price wise compared to droppin in a 5.0. let me know what yall think!!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Mod Edit... keep it constructive or stay out of this section....

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Mod Edit... keep it constructive or stay out of this section....

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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 00Silv4.8
take it to the ford guys. My opinion they circled the problem on the front of the vehicle... I wouldnt buy it.
This is the Ford section....he did take it to the Ford guys

Try to keep this on topic guys....constructive answers would be beneficial.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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first check blue book value and nada.
make sure you know what all the options are that are on the truck.
it helps.
if you see that it below that, i would almost say it would be a good deal, price wise.
if you have any mechanic friends i would take it by them and have them check it out.
make sure all liquids are fresh or look somewhat fresh.
maybe get a carfax report on it.
i'm sure it would be a really good gas saver compared the 'burban that you are driving now.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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its not a circle ITS AN OVAL
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ford_tech_330
its not a circle ITS AN OVAL
It just shows how smart they are!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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u know when its a treat to u, it is a problem so i guess they ovaled it lol
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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i bought a 94 ranger from a guy for $1000 i was hoping to save gas i put a new clutch in it and drove it about a mile and it blew a piston i beleive it was a 2.3? but i still got like $800 for it now i have a civic
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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and they wonder why we cant get the ford guys in here. also i am very tired of coming in here when there are posts and having yall hit on them. i am going to start5 to take as firm action as possible if it keeps up. period.
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