Pictures of my old truck

[The Pirate]

I was cleaning out extraneous files on my computer and came across some old photos of my Ford Ranger.  I had this truck for two years or so, and traded it in with well over 100K miles, and no major issues.  I miss my truck.

These pics were taken when I first got it, I bought a cap for it and got rid of the nerf bars shortly thereafter.












In this last pic, you can see my old Bonneville as well.

[cawimmer430]

God I love the '80s. 

I bet your truck ended up on BAYWATCH, except it was painted yellow.

[TheIntrepid]

Nice truck. I'm sure you had a lot of good memories in. How many times did you get LUCKY in it? :P

[SaltyDog]

Nice

What year and engine? 

[The Pirate]

Nice

What year and engine?

1992, 4.0 V6 5 speed 4x4

[280Z Turbo]

My old '86 is still going. I sold it to my roommate who's going to drop a 5.0L V8 from a Mustang in it.



He's going to run it up at the Silver Lake dunes. The premiere off-road park in Michigan.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I always like the old Rangers. My cousin used to have a '90 with a 4cyl/5spd which I always liked, so I ended up buying a '94 with the 4.0/5spd. Now that same cousin has an '86 Chevy C-10, and I have a '79 C-10... wierd.

[SaltyDog]

1992, 4.0 V6 5 speed 4x4

That's what I like to hear.  Those are quick buggers.

[the Teuton]

Did you ever take it off road?

[The Pirate]

Did you ever take it off road?

Yeah, quite a bit.  It had the electric transfer case (which I didn't like), and ended up crapping the bed a few times.  Usually, I could just clean the contacts or do a mini rebuild on the shift motor, but I did have to replace it once or twice.  It was 2WD only the last winter I had it, as I didn't have money for a new motor at that point.  It was a fun truck though, but a bit thirsty with the 4 liter.

I do miss having a truck, as off road driving can be quite fun.  Plus, some roads to river put ins (for kayaking) are 4WD accessible only, which beats having to hike 4 miles with your kayak over your shoulders.


Edit:  As a matter of fact, I'm tentatively looking at replacing the Honda with another truck.  Of course, I also want to replace it with a Passat wagon, a Subaru Legacy, or a Mustang GT.  Or, I still want to keep in and drive it into the ground.  I don't really know what I'm going to do...

[Raza]

Passat wagon GLS 1.8T 4Matic.

[The Pirate]

Can you get the AWD with the 5 speed in the wagon?

[Raza]

Can you get the AWD with the 5 speed in the wagon?

I think so.  I'll check.

Thar she blows, matey:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=215557150&dealer_id=100003518&car_year=2005&search_type=both&num_records=25&keywordsfyc=&make=VOLKS&transmission=Manual&model=PASS&distance=0&make2=&address=18966&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=y&certified=&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&body_code=128&end_year=2005&keywordsrep=&color=&start_year=2000&drive=All+wheel+drive&engine=4+Cylinder&body_style=WAGON&fuel=&doors=&style_flag=2&cardist=235

[The Pirate]

Nice!  I really do need to test drive one at some point.  I have a feeling I'd probably just opt for the FWD.  Passats are bigger and heavier than Civics, so it should be better in inclement weather, even sans 4Motion.

[the Teuton]

And you know I'm going to be the first person to recommend you to the world of Subaru.  They're absolutely beastly in the snow.

[Raza]

Nice!  I really do need to test drive one at some point.  I have a feeling I'd probably just opt for the FWD.  Passats are bigger and heavier than Civics, so it should be better in inclement weather, even sans 4Motion.

I absolutely adore FWD 1.8T Passats.  Stay away from the V6.  Soft and smooth, but not as fast or as enjoyable as the 1.8T.