1986 Ford Ranger

Pros: keeps going, good first vehicle, easy to handle. I just love it!

Cons: rust, frost, mpg, & more rust!

The Bottom Line: it's a great first vehicle for teenagers (like myself). it's also great around the farm (I've gotten about 5 loads of hay with my truck).

Review: when I turned 16 my mom bought a 1986 ford ranger super cab (4 wheel drive, automatic) off of a guy she worked with for $1,000. turns out when we got it, it needed new break lining (but that didn't shock us, we did only pay $1,000 for it!). since I...

Pros: Mechanically solid, no extras

Cons: Body is a bit weakened, no extras

The Bottom Line: This is a mechanically solid, small, old truck expect to make some allowances.

Review: I’ve had my ’86 Ranger since 1996. I bought it for $700 and consider it a great investment. I’m a contractor on the side, a salesman full-time. One of the first rules of business is to keep expenses down and profits up. Sales have been slower lately b ...

Pros: Reliable as the sun, very cheap to repair

Cons: Built in the days before style became fashionable

The Bottom Line: With any pickup this old, it's a crap shoot. If your budget puts you in this field, stack the cards in your favor by considering a Ranger.

Review: I bought my Ranger used back in 1998, with 162,000 on the clock. It had the 2.3L 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed transmission. The engine was a bit low on horsepower, but had a lot of torque down low, so it was great for hauling heavy loads.

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Pros: Strength and reliability

Cons: leak in windshield

Review: I have had my truck for 4 years and have changed the oil twice.I had to have it tested for emission control and it went through like a brand new truck. The operator couldn't believe it.It is a little rusted in spots on the box but is basically just as ...