[–] Fahrvergnaked 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
It won't help you pick up ladies but you'll get from point A to B and can even make a side trip to C if you like.
I love the tone this guy has, humorous, though calm and understated, thorough, and reasonable. I have never wanted to grab a beer with a stranger so badly before. If I lived in the area I would consider looking at the truck just to make a friend.
[–] MrEvilPirate [S] 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Hey man... I didn't want to say it was my truck for sale off the bat, I wasn't trying to use Voat to sell it, just thought someone might get a kick out of the ad. If you're ever in CT look me up, I'll buy YOU a beer :)
[–] Fahrvergnaked 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Holy. Shit. Was not expecting that. Planning on some roadtrips in the near future, looks like I'm gonna have to see the east coast sometime!
Also, way got a kick out of the ad. I wish I had the fortune of dealing with people like you when I buy vehicles.
[–] TeranNotTerran ago
Who says it's a guy?
[–] Fahrvergnaked ago (edited ago)
The truck is a 1996 Mazda B2300, which is the same truck as the Ford Ranger except for different badges and a slightly different interior. It is extended cab with 2 drop down seats in the back. Has individual seats in front, not the bench. The motor is a Ford 4 cylinder 2.3 liter, has the Mazda M5OD manual transmission (Ford used the Mazda tranny in their trucks). Even the rear differential has Ford stamped on it. It is 2wd and has 238k on the clock.
The transmission shifts so smooth it has either been replaced before or is a marvel of modern engineering. If my new Ranger used the same tranny I would have pulled it and kept it as a spare. Clutch doesn't slip. All gears engage no growling or popping or having to hold the lever in place.
I've found that the valve covers sometimes get loose. You can tighten them without removing anything. I check the oil about once a month to make sure it's not low. I've found that I lose 0.5-0.75 quarts between oil changes. I run 10w30 full synthetic and do a 5,000 mile interval. Motor doesn't skip or stutter. It fires right up even in January. Starter is strong, battery is good. Gets about 20 MPG.
I think he took pretty good care of it. When I bought it the first thing I did was drain the transmission and differential fluid. They both came out very clean. I think he must have done it too. I replaced the fluids and made a new diff cover gasket and replaced the crush washer on the tranny drain plug. Neither leak. No coolant leaks. Previous owner did the timing belt about 25k miles ago.
Truck came on 14" wheels with these dinky looking tires. I put on 15" wheels from an XLT Ranger (way more tire choices for 15" wheel) and fresh rubber on all four corners.
Overall a great work truck (I'm in construction myself), beater, or 2nd vehicle for someone who wants the benefits of a truck.
Just a guess...
[–] NeedleStack 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
[–] MrEvilPirate [S] 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Is this the convention? To archive the site? My bad
[–] NeedleStack 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
No no you didn't do anything wrong. Craigslist ads expire so it's been archived to keep it.
[–] F0rmshifter 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
Lmao decommissioned thot patrol cruiser
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[–] MrEvilPirate [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The truck has been through worse. He'd probably just laugh and ask if you were in yet :)
[–] Reddit_traitor 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
one of us one of us one of us
[–] armday2day 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
The tailgate has 3 bumper stickers on it. A classic/vintage pre-Pence 'Trump' sticker, a "Hillary for Prison", and a "Deplorable Lives Matter" w/Pepe the frog. If that's a plus for you then high five! If not, well, I'll include a small bottle of goof-off with the sale and we can still be friends, we're all Americans here and on the same side. If you are no longer interested in the truck because "You support Trump so you are a racist misogynistic homophobic piece of crap", well, I'm sorry, but it's not my fault your wife won't let you watch while she bangs her boyfriend. Moving on...
[–] AnimeRuinedMyLife 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If that's a plus for you then high five! If not, well, I'll include a small bottle of goof-off with the sale and we can still be friends, we're all Americans here and on the same side.
annnnd here is the difference between us and the REEEEEEE left.
[–] Spaceballs-1 0 points 18 points 18 points (+18|-0) ago