Definitely between the two Fords. Less mileage, though it doesn't state the engine size. I used to have the same as the red truck. Got about 18mpg outta the 4.6. The 5 speed will save you some on gas mileage too.
If you require 4x4, go with the green one.
I don't necessarily require 4x4 although it would be handy. I do like the long bed though. I'm looking at starting a handyman business to fill in the layoffs so whatever truck I get will see some decent abuse.
At 118K it sure looks to be the better choice.
Tough market though. Any truck of that age could be a real PITA.
You just have to trust your instinct when you look and drive it. If you know you don't have that ability, best to bring someone along who does.
I'd say I probably have that ability. The last couple trucks I've had I've gotten burned on though. The Nissan('95 hardbody) I had for less than 6 months and the frame broke 3 times. I was told there were frame issues when I got it but that it should last a couple years. The Ranger('87) I picked up in the middle of th night and it has a number of issues(bent valve,/ valve seal tower on head destroyed(needs new head), leaking wheel seal, rotted out core support, vacuum leak in brake booster, etc.). That one has become my project truck. I paid about $500 for each of those. I hope to get 3 1/2 times the truck out of any of these.
There isn't much I can't fix, just limited by funds.
The newest vehicle I've owned was the '95 so all the computer stuff is foriegn to me. I normally avoid it as much as possible.
There is also a Pontiac Grand Am in the consideration, that one's a '99 V6 for $1999.
