On Jul 6, 2:12 pm, zxcvbob wrote:
breaksthenews wrote:
This isn't quite a home repair question, but it is related. Plus, I
knew I could count on the collective wisdom of this group.

I am looking to buy a small to medium used pick-up truck between now
and next May. I've only got about $3,000 to $4,000 to spend, but I'm
hoping to squeeze about five good years out of this truck until I can
get a good full-time job.

I've heard Toyota Tacomas are good trucks, but those seem kind of
expensive, even in the 1996-1997 model years. Ford Rangers look pretty
good, but I don't know how reliable they are.

Any advice would be much appreciated.



I bought a 98 Mazada B2500 with 36K miles on it about 6-7 years ago.
It's the 2WD/Manual Transmission, 4 Cylinder, extended cab version,
and it's now got 175K+ miles on it.

It's been great, I've had to replace the shocks, a couple of the front
steering components, and 2 sets of tires, and that's about it. You
could probably find a late 90's now for your price range.

They are made in the same factory as the Rangers, and it's pretty much
the same truck.

M.

It's the same truck as the Ford ranger.