Drinky Crow said:
That's the right model. Thanks, jinx! Forgot about Edmunds.
Why don't Rangers hold their value?
Because they haven't changed significantly since the mid-'90s; compared with comparable modern trucks they're small and gutless; a significant number of them go to fleet buyers (resale values drop sharply if there are tons of lightly used '03s and '04s on the market); and like all American cars, the chances are all too good that you'll have to replace some cheaply designed and executed part at extortionist prices. If you don't believe it, you should; I regularly see late-model Ford Rangers and F-150s on the side of the road with hoods up, usually with broken belts.
If you absolutely must have a Ranger, then a) I feel sorry for you, and b) you should buy one of the many used '03s or '04s and aim to pay less than $9K. Better still would be to buy an '01 or '02 Toyota Tacoma which would cost a little more (although if you see a dealer charging $20K or more, walk away.. it should be close to $10K). This would be a much better investment.
