Faults:

The car was bought with several problems like the front suspension totally ruined, all 4 shock absorbers unserviceable, and the battery was too small for the car (which implies poor power and mileage).

General Comments:

I bought the car because it was a "bargain", but later it turned out to be in quite bad shape.

I needed a pick up to carry small loads from place to place, and hate borrowing or renting cars for the purpose; besides, we needed another vehicle in the house.

The car looks good and handles quite well, had to spend some good money fixing the suspension and shocks. Still haven't bought the battery, since haven't had the need to use it, but will definitely do it in the future.

The interior looks good for a car that age, and is very comfortable. Being a short bed pick up, it rocks like a wild horse on rough roads, but other than that, I'm happy with it.

Faults:

My dash lights do not work.

When driving, when I proceed into fourth or fifth gear, the vehicle seems to lose some power.

Some alternator problems; just got a new one and it does not seem to charge.

General Comments:

Handles fairly well, and can get up and go. My uncle gave me this Ranger for my birthday, and I have been pleased with it so far. Although I need some advice?

I don't know if people can reply to these comments, but here is my question. My dash lights do not work. I had replaced the light bulbs and checked the fuses, and they still don't seem to work. Just wondering if anybody had any ideas what the problem might be. Thanks Guys.

Faults:

Original transmission wasted by my late brother letting fluid leak from the rear tail-shaft seal. I inherited it, replaced the A4LD transmission and drove it for two years. Just had to have THAT transmission rebuilt. That was a $1620.00 ARG!

Seat on driver's side sagged badly on the outside edge, making you sit with twisted (tilted) hips. Replaced them with BOMZ Racing seats. Had to sledge-hammer them to make them comfortable, they were too restrictive.

Headliner sagged flapping on top of my head. I removed the liner and stitched it back up by hand, and reinstalled it.

General Comments:

The 3.0 is lacking power. GM's 3.0 and 3.1 were much more responsive.

The A4LD transmission is a weak and poorly designed unit in my opinion.

It does handle well for a truck.

The ride was car-like until I put Gabriel Gas Charged Shocks on it. Now much stiffer. I wish I hadn't.

Wish it was an extended cab, not much room for a suitcase on trips. If you're debating it yourself, GET THE EXTENDED CAB!

Faults:

Slave cylinder @ 110000.

Heater core @ 113000.

General Comments:

Awesome vehicle, extremely reliable.

Any bigger than me and the cab may be uncomfortable (I'm 6'1, 175lbs.)

Not crazy about the interior looks, but it has held up very well despite hot sunny summer days in the south.

My only complain is gas mileage, expected a little better for a 4-cyl (gets 25 - 27 mpg).

Never had to have an alignment, if tires are rotated in a reasonable amount of time they wear perfectly even. Put 95,000 miles on the last set!

Won't make the mistake of getting rid of this truck, my kids may end up learning to drive on it.