I love my Ranger, the 3.0L plus the 5 speed is great on gas, it takes heavy loads like a champ, Been driving it more then a year and a half and I can't stop loving to drive it, it's comfy on road trips, and other then the pineon seal the maintenance has been simple! This truck is great and for anyone looking for a no b**s**t mid-size the ranger is the way to go!

This is the first small truck I have owned. I did allot of research on small trucks, and found the Ranger to be the most trouble free. It has a dated design, but , all the "bugs" are worked out of it. This truck I got has the 3.0L engine, it has good power and great fuel economy. The 4.0L engine does have more power, but , fuel economy approaches V-8 territory. The 4 door extended cab does come in handy and the ride of an extended cab is much better then the regular cab. Combined city and highway mileage is good, I get over 20 mpg. My old truck was around 14mpg , so it is a vast improvement. The truck rides well and is quiet. No squeaks or rattles, even with it being purchased used and having 55000km. ( the truck now has 147000km and still drives fine) This truck handles well on the highway, and in the city. I have no complaints with this vehicle, except it is a little under powered when you need to pass some one( the 4.0L would work better here) The transmission is a 5 speed auto and it seems to shift fine. Brakes work well and anti lock performs when needed. Despite being 2 wheel drive , the truck works fine in winter conditions. We added a cap on the back and it seems to help with snow traction ( added weight)

Very small in terms of cabin size, but the engine pulls great, its insane on gas, and lots of fun to rip around. Haven't had anything break down on it yet. And it looks pretty sharp too inside and out.

decent rice killer power, decent braking, handles like a pig. Great build quality except for trans. Interior styling very utilitarian. Exterior looks pretty good. OKAY gas mileage. very little maintenance if you get the automatic. Its pretty enjoyable to drive.

Wonderful and reliable truck. You can tighten your torsion bars and stick oversized tires underneath without a lift. This truck does great offroad may it be 2wd or 4wd. It sounds wonderful with an exhaust. It isnt a hotrod but will crawl through anything with the right tires.